Howdy Burger vs. Mytiburger in Houston

Eating Our Words contributor Jay Francis of the Houston Press eats at Howdy Burger and Mytiburger (one right after the other in true hamburger-lover fashion) to fulfill his craving for the old-style burgers of his youth. He prefers Mytiburger...

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2 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, January 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: Houston, Howdy Burger, Mytiburger, reviews, Texas

Fried Egg-Topped Texas Smashburger from Smashburger Chain

Houston Press food critic Robb Walsh praises the Texas Smashburger from Colorado-based burger chain Smashburger, which he topped with jalapeños and a fried egg. Next time he says he'll add bacon. Related: On Smashburger and Smashed Burgers in General...

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Post a Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, January 8, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Tagged: Houston, reviews, Smashburger, Texas

Juicy Cheeseburgers From Leonard's Famous Burgers in Houston

Houston Press food critic Robb Walsh recommends Leonard's Famous Burgers for their juicy cheeseburgers dressed with American cheese, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions on a toasted bun....

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Post a Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, December 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: Houston, Leonard's Famous Burgers, reviews, Texas

Hamburger America: Christian’s Tailgate Bar & Grill in Houston, Texas

Editor's note: Burgermeisters! Here's another excerpt from George Motz's book Hamburger America. George and his publisher were kind enough to allow us to run them here, along with George's beautiful photos. Eat up! Imagine walking into an open mic night...

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1 Comment | Posted by Hamburger America, December 8, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Tagged: books, Christian’s Tailgate Bar and Grill, George Motz, Hamburger America, Houston, reviews, Texas

Good Cheeseburger at Saint Dane Bar and Grille in Houston

Houston Press food critic Robb Walsh praises the cheeseburger at Saint Dane Bar & Grille for being moist and juicy and only setting you back $6 with a choice of any side. Another potential plus: the bar is dog-friendly....

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1 Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, December 1, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: cheeseburgers, Houston, reviews, Texas

Alison Cook's Houston Burger Reviews; an 'A' for Sparkle's Hamburger Spot

Photograph from Sparkle's Hamburger Spot by Alison Cook Alison Cook of the Houston Chronicle reviews burgers every Friday in her food blog, Cook's Tour. She points out the good, the bad, the prices, the meat quality, and the overall experiences...

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1 Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, October 28, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: Houston, reviews, Sparkle's Hamburger Spot, Texas

Robb Walsh on Five Guys

Robb Walsh of the Houston Press praises Five Guys' burger, pointing out "the big stack of fresh crispy vegetables they pile on it" and the throughtful construction. He wasn't a fan of the fries though, which he said were overcooked....

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1 Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, August 26, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Tagged: chain burgers, Five Guys, Houston, reviews, Texas

Houston Food Writer Robb Walsh Accused of Hamburglary

My friend Robb Walsh, whom many of us have always suspected works for the BIA (Burger Intelligence Agency), was caught (blood) red-handed photographing the "Cowboy Burger" at JR’s Texas Bar-B-Que in Houston. The free-form half-pounder, topped with bacon, Monterey...

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9 Comments | Posted by Ed Levine, August 4, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Tagged: bacon burgers, Houston, Houston Press, JR’s Texas Bar-B-Que, Robb Walsh, Texas

Korean Fusion Burger: The Bulgoki Burger

The Houston Press Here's a new one on the fusion-burger front: A bulgoki burger. Robb Walsh, food writer for the Houston Press, found this thing at the a Korean-owned restaurant called Burger House on the Gulf Freeway. The bulgoki...

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8 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, April 10, 2008 at 3:45 PM
Tagged: fusion burgers, Houston, Korean, Texas