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Daddy-O

“Killer drinks and a GREAT burger!”

- Recommended by chef Joe Dobias (JoeDoe and JoeDough Sandwich Shop in New York, NY)

West Village | American / Bar Food

44 Bedford Street, New York, NY 10014

T:212.414.8884

www.daddyonyc.com

Where To eat Burgers Around the Country

May is sanctioned as National Hamburger Month and the 28th is National Hamburger Day. Not that we need a national holiday to celebrate the burger, but it makes for a nice excuse to do a round-up.

From butchers to chefs, here are their favorites places to grab a burger around the country.

Burger Round-Up

May 14, 2012

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Breslin

“For the chargrilled lamb burger with feta, cumin mayo and thrice cooked chips.”

- Recommended by chef Marc Vidal (Boqueria in New York, NY)

Flatiron | British

Ace Hotel, 16 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001

T: 212.679.1939

www.thebreslin.com

Northeast

- Maine | Portland

- New Jersey

- New York | Manhattan

Mid-Atlantic

- Maryland | Baltimore

South

- Florida | Miami

- Georgia | Atlanta

- Louisiana | New Orleans

- South Carolina

Southwest

- New Mexico | Santa Fe

- Texas | Austin

- Texas | Houston

west

- California | Los Angeles

- California | San Francisco

- Nevada | Las Vegas

Northeast | New York, NY

Burger Joint

“I love the whole burger experience, so it's always a lot of fun to go the Burger Joint with someone who's never been.”

- Recommended by chef Chris Santos (The Stanton Social, Beauty and Essex in New York, NY)

Midtown West | American / Burgers

119 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019

T: 212.708.7414

www.parkermeridien.com

Northeast | New Jersey

Mid-atlantic | Baltimore, MD

Woodbury Kitchen

“Like everything else they serve, the quality of this burger is outstanding. It is sourced locally, grass fed, and the bread to meat proportion is perfect, one of the key things I look for in a burger.”

- Recommended by chef Benjamin Lambert (Wit & Wisdom in Baltimore, MD)

Downtown | American

2010 Clipper Park Road, No. 126, Baltimore, MD 21211

T: 410.464.8000

www.woodberrykitchen.com

Photographs courtesy of Shake Shack | Bachi Burger | Nosh Kitchen

JG Melon

“The Bacon Cheeseburger from J.G. Melon is one of my favorites! The crispy bacon and American cheese that smothers the eight ounce patty is just want I need when I’m looking for the ultimate indulgence.”

- Recommended by: chef Julian Medina (Toloache, Toloache 82, Yerba Buena Perry, Yerba Avenue A, Coppelia, Toloache Taqueria in New York, NY)

Yorkville | American

1291 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10021

T: 212.650.1310

Minetta Tavern

“This is where I would always take a visiting butcher or chef to show off how they respect meat.”

- Recommended by meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda (Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors in New York, NY)

Greenwich Village | French

113 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012

T: 212.475.3850

www.minettatavernny.com

P.J. Clarke’s

“For the Cadillac Burger, which is topped with smoked country bacon and American cheese. This classic establishment is a saloon-style restaurant and always lively. It’s one of my favorite places in the city to sit down and enjoy a burger.”

- Recommended by: chef Laurent Tourondel (BLT American Brasserie in New York, and Chicago, IL)

Midtown | American

915 Third Avenue, 55th St New York, NY 10022

T: 212.317.1616

Lincoln Square | American

44 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023

T: 212.957.9700

www.pjclarkes.com

Lamb Burger & Fries at The Breslin | Entrance To Burger Joint | Burger at P.J. Clarke’s

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White Manna

“The Cheeseburger Sliders from White Manna are my absolute favorite – be sure to order them with ‘the works’ – you won’t regret it.”

- Recommended by: chef Michael Psilakis (MP Taverna, Kefi, and Fishtag in New York, NY)

Hackensack | American / Burgers

358 River Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

T: 201.342.0914

Northeast | Portland, ME

Nosh Kitchen & Bar

““The Apocalypse Now Burger is an artery missile built from foie gras, pork belly, bacon, American cheese. These guys know how to bring the delicious.”

Recommended by: (Formerly of Evangeline)

- Recommended by chef Erik Desjarlais (formerly of Evangeline in Portland, ME)

Downtown | American

551 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101

T: 207.553.2227

www.noshkitchenbar.com

Kooper’s Tavern

“Working in the restaurant industry, I'm always searching for great late night food options I can enjoy after I get off work. I'm a huge fan of the $5 burger at Kooper’s tavern. It is on my way home, the perfect late night snack and at a great price point.”

- Recommended by chef Benjamin Lambert (Wit & Wisdom in Baltimore, MD)

Fell’s Point | American

1702 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

T: 410.563.5423

www.koopers.com

South | Atlanta, GA

Holeman & Finch Public Finch

“The cheeseburger is outrageous.”

- Recommended by chef Sean Brock (McCrady’s and Husk in Charleston, SC)

Buckhead | American

2277 Peachtree Road, Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30309

T: 404.948.1175

www.holeman-finch.com

Bocado

“They are renowned for the cheeseburger. It’s a double patty burger and it’s delicious”

- Recommended by chef Linton Hopkins (Holeman and Finch and Restaurant Eugene in Atlanta, GA)

West Midtown | New American

887 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318

T: 404.815.1399 (make a reservation)

www.bocadoatlanta.com

The 10 O’Clock Burger at Holeman & Finch Public House

Photographs courtesy of: Holeman & Finch

South | New Orleans, LA

Port of Call

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“Great hamburgers.”

- Recommended by chef Edgar Chase IV (Dooky Chase in New Orleans, LA)

Marigny | American

838 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

T: 504.523.0120

www.portofcallnola.com

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Photographs courtesy of: Shake Shack | Port Of Call

South | Miami, FL

Shake Shack

“For lunch, the Shack Burger.”

- Recommended by chef Michael Schwartz (Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in Miami, FL and Grand Cayman)

Miami Beach | American / Burgers

1111 Lincoln Road, Miami, Fl 33139

T: 305.434.7787

www.shakeshack.com

South | Sullivan’s Island, SC

Poe’s Tavern

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“It’s one of the only places in SC where you can order a hamburger rare. State law mandates that if you serve hamburgers less than well-done, you have to grind the beef to order, and most places don’t go to the trouble!”

- Recommended by The Lee Bros (The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook and Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern)

Sullivan’s Island | American

2210 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

T: 843.883.0083

www.poestavern.com