#burgers

#burgers

Guy Fieri is a connoisseur of America's food scene. At the time of writing, there are 43 seasons of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," which means he has visited a heck of a lot of restaurants in the U.S., including plenty of joints in the Midwest. He has sampled burgers and Costa Rican sandwiches in Illinois, chowed down on spicy chickpea miser key wot in South Dakota, and even nibbled on gizzards in Michigan.

Culver's and Steak 'n Shake are two sides of the same buttered bun. As far as fast food chains go, the two have plenty in common. Both chains take pride in having Midwestern roots (Culver's from Wisconsin and Steak 'n Shake from Illinois), and lean into that old-school diner-like appeal. Both cook the burger patties using a proper, hot-off-the-griddle smash technique, and yes, butter the buns.

The team continues to grow their Hayes Valley footprint with a casual offshoot called RT Bistro. It'll be right next door to their original Rich Table and is their third concept after nearby RT Rotisserie (with another location in NoPa). Expect wood-fired vegetables, icebox pies with roasted fruit, and a burger topped with toma cheese and bacon jam.

While there are countless ways to dress up a burger, sometimes less is more - especially according to Anthony Bourdain. The late celebrity chef, TV host, author, and food adventurer was vocal about not overcomplicating a burger. And when it came to adding tomatoes as a topping, he had a golden rule for doing so with grace: Just add one slice, and make it thin.

Campus Burgers in San Jose is offering 1,000 free smashburgers and small fries on August 9, 2025, from 11am to 2pm at their new location.

The menu at Burgers & Half Bottles features American wagyu burgers with beefsteak tomato, lettuce, red onions, house dill pickles and a secret sauce.

Owner Radi Od, who won our 'Best of Coffee' contest in 2024, opened The Buttery to pursue his passion for burgers, stating, 'I opened up because this is something I really wanted to do.' The Buttery features 100% halal meat with a menu that blends classic and trendy burger recipes, alongside cheesesteaks and homemade drinks.

Broadway Cuisine in Chinatown, which was damaged by an alleged arson fire in February, is reopening today, July 11, after five months of remodeling and restoration.

The Oakland Burger Trail provides a detailed map showcasing more than 20 burger joints, featuring a variety of proteins and creative toppings, perfect for burger lovers.

The new Bleecker location in Soho will feature original artwork by London-based artist Ashton Attzs, celebrating joy and community, alongside award-winning burgers.

Tzatziki sauce offers a light, refreshing twist to summer burgers, balancing heavy flavors with its tangy Greek yogurt base while enhancing the overall taste experience.

I will literally go to a drive-thru, In-N-Out, and I'll wind the window down, and I'll ask for a Double-Double animal style, and they recognize me and they give me lots of extras. So I just stack them, jump in the backseat, and eat them all.

In my quest for the cheapest cheeseburgers, I found that all options at Applebee's, Chili's, and TGI Fridays were cooked properly and served with ample fries.

The burgers were perfectly juicy, and the simple toppings made the process easy.

The American hamburger, in its many variations, has remained on menus and people's plates through wars, revolutions, space exploration, and even pandemics.

To make your burgers more intriguing, soy sauce offers an umami flavor boost that beautifully complements the richness of the meat.

Melanie Blatt, former member of the 90s pop group All Saints, has launched a burger residency at The Londesborough pub in London, offering unique burgers every Tuesday.

"I tell people, we only do it one day a week because it's kind of for the local community. It's nice to have for them when they want something new to eat."