Last week, I visited Elevation Burger, an organic burger chain from Falls Church Virginia, The Counter, a high concept design-a-burger chain from California, Go Burger, a brick-and-mortar version of the truck based on a Los Angeles burger joint, and Smashburger, the rapidly expanding Denver-based chain that just opened its first New York location in Brooklyn. At each restaurant, I ordered a few burgers, tried all of their sides and special menu items, as well as a milkshake. How'd they compare to each other, and more importantly, are they going to be key players in the New York burger landscape? Let's take a look at them one at a time and see. More

California-based build-your-own-burger chain The Counter is opening their first location in New York City next Monday, December 20, in Times Square at Broadway and 41st Street. 1451 Broadway, New York NY 10036 (map); 212-997-6801; thecounterburger.com; Opening hours: Sun. to Thurs.... More

Burger from The Counter topped with honey cured bacon, caramelized onions, jalapeno jack cheese, and mix greens. [Flickr: Mike Saechang] I'm not much for the "greeting card holidays," but since I love my Pop and a good burger deal,... More

The Tasty Island Pomai of Hawaii-based blog The Tasty Island reviews the recently opened outpost of Californian "build your own burger" chain The Counter in Honolulu's Kahala Mall. The Counter is known for its extensive list of toppings resulting... More

Burgers from Fatburger and Five Guys. Kevin Pang of the Chicago Tribune eats at five burger chains in the Chicago area in five hours (accompanied by a bottle of antacid): Sonic Drive-In, Fatburger, Meat Heads, Five Guys, and The... More

Burgers from Father's Office and The Original Pantry Cafe. Photographs taken by Nick Solares. Vice's new Guide to Eating in Los Angeles is full of burger recommendations. What do you think of their list? East Side: Cliff's Edge Downtown... More

Photograph of Epic Burger from JOE M500 on Flickr Serious Eats Chicago correspondent Michael Nagrant reviews three recently opened burger spots for Newcity Chicago in search of the best griddled patty: Epic Burger in the South Loop, Marc Burger in... More

California-based gourmet "build a burger" chain The Counter is planning to open 25 to 30 stores in Northern California—within the next 10 years. They currently have seven locations in California and are planning to open 11 more locations around the... More

Westchester County Location Also in the Works Subject: Counter Burger Coming to West Hartford CT Just talked to the northeast franchisee, and he said, permits standing, it will open in Blue Back Square in West Hartford, Connecticut, at the end... More