Promotional McDonald's Children's Book from 1965, 'Let's Eat Out!'

Let's Eat Out! is a charmingly illustrated children's book published by Melmont Publishers, Inc. in 1965 to celebrate McDonald's 10th anniversary. You can read the whole book at And Everything Else Too. In the story, an American boy's family treats his German friend to the "American treat" of hamburgers and fries and they marvel at the American practice of mass-production. It ends with a history lesson on the hamburger's multi-cultural origins.

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1 Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, August 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Tagged: books, McDonald's

AHT Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Hamburger America' by George Motz

This month, burger documentarian George Motz released his guide to America's best burgers, Hamburger America, featuring 150 roadside stands, nostalgic diners, mom-n-pop shops, and college town favorites across the country, accompanied by plenty of hunger-inducing photographs. Enter our giveaway for the chance to win a copy!

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147 Comments | Posted by The Serious Eats Team, May 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Tagged: books, George Motz, giveaways, Hamburger America

Hamburger America: Shady Glen in Manchester, Connecticut

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! The inside of the Shady Glen looks...

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11 Comments | Posted by Hamburger America, February 13, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: books, Connecticut, George Motz, Hamburger America, Manchester, reviews, Shady Glen

In-N-Out History Book Reviewed

Remember that In-N-Out book by Stacy Perman that we mentioned last month? The blog Eat Me Daily has a review: "... by the end of my 300-plus page slog, I was left feeling more hungry than anything else. This is...

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1 Comment | Posted by Adam Kuban, February 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: books, Eat Me Daily, In-N-Out

Hamburger America: Dick's Drive-In in Seattle, Washington

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. Dick's Drive-In just turned 55 years old, so visit...

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20 Comments | Posted by Hamburger America, January 30, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Tagged: books, Dick's Drive-In, George Motz, Hamburger America, reviews, Seattle, Washington

Breaking: Book on History of In-N-Out Burger Due Out in April

George Motz is reporting on Hamburger America BusinessWeek staff writer Stacy Perman has written a book on the history of In-N-Out Burger. It's due out on April 9. Sounds like it's something only rabid In-N-Out fans would dig, but there...

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2 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, January 9, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Tagged: books, George Motz, Hamburger America, In-N-Out

Hamburger America: Helvetia Tavern in Hillsboro, Oregon

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! Nestled in the rolling farm country of...

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12 Comments | Posted by Hamburger America, January 8, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Tagged: books, George Motz, Hamburger America, Helvetia Tavern, Hillsboro, Oregon, reviews

Hamburger America: Gilley’s PM Lunch in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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! Gilley’s PM Lunch is an old Worcester...

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10 Comments | Posted by Hamburger America, December 22, 2008 at 1:45 PM
Tagged: books, George Motz, Gilley's PM Lunch, Hamburger America, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, reviews

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

Interview with Burger Historian, Andrew F. Smith

The Washington Post interviewed Andrew F. Smith, author of Hamburger: A Global History. Smith calls hamburgers "the first commercial global food" and names Five Guys as a current favorite....

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Post a Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, November 24, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Tagged: Andrew F. Smith, books, Q and A