San Francisco: Burgers that Almost Live Up to the Name at Super Duper

Currently, there are only two locations of Super Duper, both in San Francisco. But the restaurant has all the makings of a fast food chain, and that might be a good thing, because Super Duper serves a very solid and reasonably priced hamburger.

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8 Comments | Posted by David Kover, June 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: Adriano Paganini, AHT reviews, California, recommended, review, San Francisco, Super Duper

San Francisco: The Stunt Burgers at Uncle Boy's

It only takes one look at the menu at Uncle Boy's to find yourself somewhat mesmerized. Their Hip-Popper is a hamburger with two jalapeno poppers on top, and the Mama-Mia comes with four mozzarella sticks and marinara sauce. Is the addition of some fried goodies enough to save a pretty mediocre patty?

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3 Comments | Posted by David Kover, June 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, California, Inner Richmond, review, San Francisco, Uncle Boy's

Proposing The Burger Cognition Theory

While the Pizza Cognition Theory might state that "the first slice of pizza a child eats becomes, for him, pizza," I propose a similar but distinct Burger Cognition Theory: "The best burger a person eats becomes, for him, the burger."

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32 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, March 31, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Tagged: Bob's Burgers, Brazil, burger, burger cognition theory, chains, Pie 'n Burger, pizza cognition theory, review

Reality Check: Royale Steakburger and M&M Shake from Steak 'n Shake

Steak 'n Shake's newest item, the Royale Steakburger, commands respect. The regal burger is topped with two steak patties (made from T-bone, sirloin, and round steak), American cheese, bacon, and a fried egg.

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23 Comments | Posted by Erin Jackson, March 9, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, chains, fast food burgers, Reality Check, review, reviews, Steak 'N Shake

San Diego: Asian Fusion Burgers at JWok

JWok's burger is far from traditional. With toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, and tom yum mayo, this Asian fusion burger is in a class of its own.

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3 Comments | Posted by Erin Jackson, February 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, California, JWok, review, San Diego, Southern California

Reality Check: Tommy's Double Cheese (and Chili) Burger

Original Tommy's Double Chili Cheeseburgers are billed as "a Southern California Tradition." Fueled by morbid curiosity, I had to experience one for myself.

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31 Comments | Posted by Erin Jackson, October 26, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, chain restaurants, Original Tommy's, Reality Check, review, reviews, Southern California

SquareBurger in Philadelphia's Franklin Square

Square Burger 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia PA 19106 (map) Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: Pretty good, but not as memorable as the Cake Shake. Eating in a park is a plus. Price: Hamburger, $4.50; Cheeseburger, $4.75 The Franklin...

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2 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, August 28, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, review, SquareBurger