DiningBuzz! - America's Best Burger Cities 2012

Travel + Leisure - America's Best Burger Cities 2012 (http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-burger-cities/1)

I know we each have our favorites across America... :)

Top 5 from T+L's list :

1. Providence, RI
2. Philly
3. Chicago
4. Houston
5. San Juan, PR

For local burgers, my favorite is Rhea's in Roswell, GA. WRT chains, it's In-N-Out.

:)

Absolutely absurd. The best burger city is and always has been Los Angeles (and more importantly it's suburbs). After that, it would trickle north up the central valley all the way to Redding.:)

My favorite place for a burger is Tokyo. Four Seasons Marunouchi's wagyu hamburger is #1 for me.

Absolutely absurd. The best burger city is and always has been Los Angeles (and more importantly it's suburbs). After that, it would trickle north up the central valley all the way to Redding.:)

Redding??? How do you know about THAT place?? ;)

Bartel's was always decent...good milk shakes... Pak Out was good too, but that's now a Walgreens IIRC...

WRT chains, it's In-N-Out.

:)Five Guys has the best fries though!

Just had a fantastic burger at Pappas Bros in Houston. I think about it often!

Five Guys has the best fries though!

I agree completely...I am not a fan of In-N-Out fries...:)

If you are ever in Austin, TX you can't miss Hopdoddy's -- gourmet burgers and they are SO GOOD!

And don't forget to finish it off with their Nutella & Chocolate Cover Pretzel milkshake... OMg!

I suggest going before the usual lunch and dinner rushes because people will wait in line for over an hour for these and yes... they are worth it. However, if you can't wait that long and just want to try the milkshake, bypass the line and order it at the bar.

Try KUMA's if you're ever in Chicago. Awesome burgers & great music playing all the time.

Absolutely absurd. The best burger city is and always has been Los Angeles (and more importantly it's suburbs). After that, it would trickle north up the central valley all the way to Redding.:)

+1 ^

If you are ever in Austin, TX you can't miss Hopdoddy's -- gourmet burgers and they are SO GOOD!

And don't forget to finish it off with their Nutella & Chocolate Cover Pretzel milkshake... OMg!

I suggest going before the usual lunch and dinner rushes because people will wait in line for over an hour for these and yes... they are worth it. However, if you can't wait that long and just want to try the milkshake, bypass the line and order it at the bar.

That's a pretty good place, but my favorite burger place in Austin is Hut's (http://www.hutsfrankandangies.com/#/Hut's Hamburgers/Our Great Food/1/thumbs). I also would give third place to Hill-Bert's (http://www.hill-bertsburgers.com/). Fran's (franshamburgers.com/) comes in a close 4th.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

spgchampion@starwoodhotels.com

That's a pretty good place, but my favorite burger place in Austin is Hut's (http://www.hutsfrankandangies.com/#/Hut's Hamburgers/Our Great Food/1/thumbs). I also would give third place to Hill-Bert's (http://www.hill-bertsburgers.com/). Fran's (franshamburgers.com/) comes in a close 4th.

I've always ranked Hut's among the limited Pantheon of Bugerdom, along with a handful of others in the region, Kincaid's in Ft. Worth among them, but still find small joints in smaller cities and towns across the Southwest which remain true to tradition.

The prerequisites:

A "Flattop"
1/4 to 1/3 lb. patty, squashed thin, not pre-made, but from a ball of fresh ground, no more than 87% lean, preferably composed with a little of the remains of an old bull or dairy cow, some charring outside, salt & pepper are the only required seasonings, and some of the "trade names' overpower the beef.
"Store-bought" bun, toasted atop the Flattop to gain a bit of greasy essence.
Chopped onion, best "red", and best of all topping the patty when it's flipped.
Sliced Dill (or Sour) pickles
Tomato, ripe, sliced, best of all several thin ones.
Iceberg lettuce, chopped
Yellow Mustard, but Zatarain's Creole variety elevates the product.
Mayo, in the South, never "Salad Dressing", optional

For the brave and strong, a few slices of grilled fresh jalapeno are the frosting on the cake.

Of the modern, mass-retailer examples, 5 Guys will do, when there's no time to explore or seek advice from local "authorities".

Travel + Leisure - America's Best Burger Cities 2012 (http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-burger-cities/1)

I know we each have our favorites across America... :)



For local burgers, my favorite is Rhea's in Roswell, GA. WRT chains, it's In-N-Out.

:)

Providence #1? Really? :rolleyes:

Can anyone name a good burger place there?

Providence #1? Really? :rolleyes:

Can anyone name a good burger place there?I am quite confused by that choice as well.

Providence #1? Really? :rolleyes:

Can anyone name a good burger place there?

Maybe if I'd been to Providence...nope, cannot comment...

:)

That's a pretty good place, but my favorite burger place in Austin is Hut's (http://www.hutsfrankandangies.com/#/Hut's Hamburgers/Our Great Food/1/thumbs). I also would give third place to Hill-Bert's (http://www.hill-bertsburgers.com/). Fran's (franshamburgers.com/) comes in a close 4th.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

spgchampion@starwoodhotels.com

Sorry guys, but i'll have to say that the best place for burgers in Austin is Casino el Camino on 6th street... but Hopdoddy's and Hutt's are also good

For me in San Diego it has to be Hoddad's ! Then of course any city that has an In n Out...

Last day, I tried Ray's Hell burger at Wilson Blvd, Arlington and it was fantastic. The burgers are juicy, packed with flavor and everything on the menu wasn't expensive. The staff is efficient and performs well in rush times.

why are "best of" lists always horrible, completely wrong and seemingly always written by some jerk who gives the distinct impression that they've never been to any of the places they write about?

That's a pretty good place, but my favorite burger place in Austin is Hut's (http://www.hutsfrankandangies.com/#/Hut's Hamburgers/Our Great Food/1/thumbs). I also would give third place to Hill-Bert's (http://www.hill-bertsburgers.com/). Fran's (franshamburgers.com/) comes in a close 4th.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

spgchampion@starwoodhotels.com

AMEN...Hut's (as long as decent parking is available) and Fran's ROCKS^

Cheers,