Happy Pasadena Cheeseburger Week

This week Pasadena, California, is celebrating its claim as the birthplace of the cheeseburger—specifically at the Rite Spot Cafe around 1924—with Cheeseburger Week running until January 20. Pasadena Restaurant Week has a listing of restaurants in Pasadena serving cheeseburgers and cheeseburger-inspired dishes, along with some special deals for the week.

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5 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, January 16, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Tagged: California, hamburger history, Pasadena

Los Angeles: Head to Vertical Wine Bistro on Thursdays for Burger Night

The normally upscale and French-inspired menu at Vertical Wine Bistro gets a burger makeover every Thursday night that's worth a closer look.

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3 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, August 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, California, Los Angeles, Pasadena, recommended, reviews, Southern California, Vertical Wine Bistro

The Epic Excess of the Pastrami Burger at The Hat in Pasadena, CA

Los Angeles is famous for its In-N-Out style burgers, but could just as well be known for its pastrami burgers. The Hat has been serving them up for almost 60 years.

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17 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, November 3, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Los Angeles, Pasadena, pastrami burgers, recommended, reviews, Southern California, The Hat

A Burger Tradition Continues at Connal's in Pasadena, CA

A classic Pasadena sandwich shop is still making quality, tasty burgers that keep the regulars coming back.

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7 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, July 7, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Connal's, Los Angeles, Pasadena, recommended, reviews, Southern California

Photo of the Day: Cheeseburger from Pie 'N Burger in Pasadena, California

[Photograph: Los Angeles Foodie] From Los Angeles Foodie comes this bulging cheeseburger topped with everything from the over 40-year-old Pie 'N Burger in Pasadena. Too pretty to eat? Almost. Related: Pie 'N Burger a Purely Californian Experience...

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5 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, March 12, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Tagged: Los Angeles, Pasadena, Photo of the Day, Pie N Burger, Southern California

The Origin of Fast Food at Wolfe Burgers in Pasadena, California

[Photographs: Damon Gambuto] Wolfe Burgers 46 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena CA‎ 91101 (map); 323-254-9138; wolfeburgers.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: An old-school burger joint that hearkens back to a time when "fast food" wasn't a pejorative. Want Fries with...

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8 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, January 13, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Damon Gambuto, Los Angeles, Pasadena, recommended, reviews, Southern California, Wolfe Burgers

Remembering The Original Tops in Pasadena

The Original Tops 3838 E Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena CA 91107 (); 626-449-4412‎; theoriginaltops.com Cooking Method: Charbroiled Short Order: A classic burger spot is remade as a very good fast food spot Want Fries with That?Yes, please. These are a...

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12 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, February 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Damon Gambuto, Los Angeles, Pasadena, reviews, Southern California, The Original Tops

Season's Greetings From Lucky Boy In Pasadena, California

Lucky Boy Drive-In 640 South Arroyo Parkway Pasadena, CA 91105 (map); 626-793-0120 Cooking Method: Char-broiled Short Order: An old school greasy spoon delivers on the grease Want Fries with That? No, no, no. Please, no Prices: 1/4-pound hamburger, $2.90;...

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10 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, December 24, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Damon Gambuto, Los Angeles, Lucky Boy Drive-In, Pasadena, reviews, Southern California

Pie 'N Burger a Purely Californian Experience

Biting into the burger at Pie 'N Burger is a wondrous experience. Perfectly balanced textures come from the soft bun, the snap and crunch of the pickles and the generous helping of lettuce, and the beef, exhibiting both crunch from the charred exterior and ethereally buttery tenderness from the inner flesh.

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13 Comments | Posted by Nick Solares, September 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, California, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Pie 'N Burger, reviews, Southern California

Slow But Steady Growth After In-N-Out Founder's Death

Relax. In-N-Out isn't going to change with the death of cofounder Esther Snyder. From the Los Angeles Times: The new head of In-N-Out Burgers said Monday that the venerable restaurant chain would remain in family hands and stay true to...

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Post a Comment | Posted by Adam Kuban, August 9, 2006 at 8:12 AM
Tagged: Adam, California, countries, Culver City, In-N-Out, Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, U.S.