GQ: The 'Try Before You Die' 20

Here's a killer list we've mentioned on AHT but have never elaborated on. It's Alan Richman's top 20 from his July 2005 story "The 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die" in GQ. Do click through to read the entire piece; it quickly made its way onto the Required Reading list at AHT HQ. Bon appétit! ...

1. Sirloin Burger, Le Tub 1100 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood FL 33019 [map]

2. Luger Burger, Peter Luger Steak House 178 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11211 [map]
A Hamburger Today on the Luger Burger

3. Not Just a Burger, Spiced Pear Restaurant at the Chanler Hotel 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport RI 02840 [map]

4. Rouge Burger, Rouge 205 S 18th St., Philadelphia PA 19103 [map]

5. Kobe Sliders, Barclay Prime 237 S. 18th St., Philadelphia PA 19103 [map]

6. California Burger, Houston's 202 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90401 [map]
A Hamburger Today on Houston's (New York City)

7. Buckhorn Burger, Buckhorn Tavern San Antonio NM 87832; call for directions: 505-835-4423 [map]

8. Hamburger, Miller's Bar 23700 Michigan Ave., Dearborn MI 48124 [map]

9. Cheeseburger, Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien Hotel 118 W. 57th St., New York NY 10019 [map]
A Hamburger Today on Burger Joint

10. Number Five, Keller's Drive-in 6537 East NW Hwy., Dallas TX 75231 [map] 3766 Samuell Blvd., Dallas TX 75228 [map] 10554 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas TX 75220 [map]

11. Grilled Bistro Burger, Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard Lane, Napa CA 94558 [map]

12. Hamburger, Bobcat Bite 420 Old Las Vegas Hwy., Santa Fe NM 87505 [map]

13. Cheeseburger, White Manna 358 River St., Hackensack NJ 07601 [map]
A Hamburger Today on White Manna

14. Hamburger, J. G. Melon 1291 Third Ave., New York NY 10021 (at 74th St.) [map]

15. Build Your Own Burger, The Counter 2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90405 (at 29th St.) [map]
A Hamburger Today on The Counter

16. Hamburger & Fries, Burger Joint 700 Haight St., San Francisco CA 94117 [map]

17. Double Bacon Deluxe with Cheese, Red Mill Burgers Phinney Ridge, 312 N 67th St., Seattle WA 98103 [map] Interbay, 1613 W Dravus St., Seattle WA 98119 [map]

18. Hamburger, Poag Mahone's Carvery and Ale House 333 S Wells St., Chicago IL 60604 (in the 175 West Jackson Building) [map]

19. Our Famous Burger, Sidetrack Bar and Grill 56 E Cross St., Ypsilanti MI 48198 [map]

20. Hamburger Sandwich, Louis' Lunch 261-263 Crown St., New Haven CT 06510 map]

The 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die [GQ]

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