Food Network: 50 Burgers, 50 States

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XiaNaphryz

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Food Network's "one burger you absolutely have to try in every state". Let the bitching commence!

For the lazy (if you want more info on a particular one, you'll just have to go to the link):

Alabama: Creek Bank Restaurant's Large Cheeseburger
Alaska: Long Branch Saloon's Bacon Cheeseburger
Arizona: Carlsbad Tavern's Habanero Cheeseburger
Arkansas: Cotham's In the City's Hubcap Burger
California: In-N-Out's Double-Double
Colorado: Jack-N-Grill's The Juarez
Connecticut: Ted's Restaurant's Steamed Cheeseburger
Delaware: Nage's Prime Rib Burger
Florida: El Rey De Las Fritas' Frita Burger
Georgia: Holeman & Finch Public House's Down Low Cheeseburger
Hawaii: Hukilau Cafe's Loco Moco
Idaho: Big Juds' Big Jud Special
Illinois: Kuma's Corner's The Slayer
Indiana: Farm Bloomington's Lugar Burger
Iowa: Hickory Park Restaurant Co.'s Famous Garbage Burger
Kansas: Winstead's Steakburger
Kentucky: W.W. Cousins' Hamburger
Louisiana: Mason's Grill's Cajun Shrimp Burger
Maine: Owls Head General Store's Seven-Napkin Burger
Maryland: Mother's Federal Hill Grille's Heart Attack on a Plate
Massachusetts: Christopher's Restaurant & Bar's English Burger
Michigan: Hunter House Hamburgers' Hamburger
Minnesota: Vincent - A Restaurant's The Vincent urger
Mississippi: White Trolley Cafe's The Slugburger
Missouri: Blanc Burgers + Bottles' Inside Out Burger
Montana: Ford's Drive-In's Cheeseburger Deluxe
Nebraska: Twisted Cork Bistro's Twisted Cork Burger
Nevada: Kilroy's Classic Patty Melt
New Hampshire: Gilley's PM Lunch's Chiliburger
New Jersey: Stage Left's The Best Cheeseburger in the World
New Mexico: Clancy's Irish Cantina's Green Chile Cheeseburger
New York: Burger Joint's Cheeseburger
North Carolina: Raleigh Times Bar's The Raleigh Times Burger
North Dakota: Hi-Ho South's Double Cheeseburger
Ohio: Terry's Turf Club's Burger
Oklahoma: Johnnie's Grill's Fried Onion Burger
Oregon: Skyline Restaurant's Skyline Burger
Pennsylvania: Royal Tavern's Angus Burger
Rhode Island: Haven Brothers' Murder Burger
South Carolina: Nu-Way Lounge & Restaurant's Redneck Cheeseburger
South Dakota: Hemmer Brothers' The Squealer
Tennessee: Rotier's Cheeseburger
Texas: Perini Ranch Steakhouse's Hamburger
Utah: Acme Burger Company's Spicy Moroccan Lamb Burger
Vermont: The Shopping Bag's Scibek Sizzler
Virginia: Ray's Hell-Burger's Cheeseburger
Washington: Lunchbox Laboratory's Dork Burger
West Virginia: Hillbilly Hot Dogs' The Doublewide
Wisconsin: Great Dane Pub's Brat & Bacon Pretzel Burger
Wyoming: Terry Bison Ranch's Bison Burger Platter
 
The Texas option looks like it's in Buffalo Gap. May be heading in that general direction in the Fall, if so I'll consider trying it.
 
This reminds me that I've never actually been to Burger Joint.

Hmm...maybe I'll go sometime this week. It's only a 10-15 minute walk from the office here.
 
XiaNaphryz said:
Oklahoma: Johnnie's Grill's Fried Onion Burger
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I have to admit, Johnnie's is pretty damn tasty. However, my favorite is the Theta Burger--special sauce, shredded cheddar, mayo, and thick sliced pickles... OM NOM NOM
 
FLEABttn said:
The love of green chile in this state needs to end.
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You need to shut your goddamn face. =p Also, I wonder if it really is better than Bobcat Bite's burgers. Those burgers are unbelievable. Since I'm in Oregon now though, I'll have to try the Skyline's burger. I'm partial to the Slowburger myself, however.
 
Lets see if the Food Network asks for Dijon when they go to Ray's Hellburger in Virgina. Obama's on trial here America.
 
I have to try the Seattle, Wa and the Portland Or burger! Although I had in and out burger and I didn't think it was particularly special.
 
Monroeski said:
The Texas option looks like it's in Buffalo Gap. May be heading in that general direction in the Fall, if so I'll consider trying it.
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It's good. I haven't eaten the burger though. I got the ribeye the first time and devoured the prime rib the next time. The steaks were some of the best I've ever had anywhere in all my travels, and considering the fact that I do a lot of food shooting for magazine restaurant reviews, and steak is one of my favorite things to eat, that's saying a lot.

I was shocked to see this on the list. It's a cool place, but it's out in the middle of nowhere, really. I'll check out the burger if I ever go back.

EDIT: Having never had that burger, my personal pick for best burger in Texas right now is the Butcher’s Block Burger at Neighborhood Services in Dallas, TX. People say a lot (good and sometimes funny stuff) about chef Nick Badovinus (formerly of Hibiscus, The Porch, Cuba Libre, ect.) but Neighborhood Services is a pretty damn cool little laid back place, and that burger is fucking AWESOME.
 
Hilbert said:
I have to try the Seattle, Wa and the Portland Or burger! Although I had in and out burger and I didn't think it was particularly special.
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I have the Dork Burger (mixture of Duck and Pork) every so often, it's fantastic. The only problem with Lunchbox Lab is that they're extremely expensive. My wife and I dropped $42 for two burgers, two orders of fries and two Nutella shakes.

www.lunchboxlaboratory.com
 
scorcho said:
Absolutely bullshit. In-N-Out is not the best burger in CA, and Burger Joint in NYC is vastly overrated.

Burger lovers only have one guide - http://aht.seriouseats.com
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They never said the best, just "one burger you absolutely have to try." But regardless, any list like this will cause debate. ;)

They also seem to be looking for different things when you look at the descriptions, so it doesn't seem consistent at all. Their description for In-N-Out: "Yeah, California has lots of highfalutin farm-to-table burgers, but ask locals where to find a good, simple burger, and the answer is In-N-Out."
 
distantmantra said:
I have the Dork Burger (mixture of Duck and Pork) every so often, it's fantastic. The only problem with Lunchbox Lab is that they're extremely expensive. My wife and I dropped $42 for two burgers, two orders of fries and two Nutella shakes.
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Sounds delicious. In NYC we have a burger (Prune Restaurant) that mixes lamb and sirloin that's served on english muffins with a butter spread. Freaking fantastic, and the lamb adds an aged flavor to the beef.

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FLEABttn said:
The love of green chile in this state needs to end.
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While I think red chile is better, you can't go wrong with either in New Mexico. That state has BY FAR the best chile in the world. Not. Even. Close.
 
distantmantra said:
I have the Dork Burger (mixture of Duck and Pork) every so often, it's fantastic. The only problem with Lunchbox Lab is that they're extremely expensive. My wife and I dropped $42 for two burgers, two orders of fries and two Nutella shakes.

www.lunchboxlaboratory.com
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Yeah, I actually ate there 2 days before I saw this list for the first time, and it is indeed fantastic. Pricey, but fantastic.
 
distantmantra said:
I have the Dork Burger (mixture of Duck and Pork) every so often, it's fantastic. The only problem with Lunchbox Lab is that they're extremely expensive. My wife and I dropped $42 for two burgers, two orders of fries and two Nutella shakes.

www.lunchboxlaboratory.com
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That's not a real burger. Real burgers have, uh... ham.
 
Jeez..my grandparents lived like 4 blocks from the best one in PA (according to FN) and I never even heard of the place...sounds like a reason to head back into philly.
 
Mmmmm. and to think I used to live a 2 minute walk away from In n out. :D
I wouldn't trade CA burgers for the world.
 
ChrisGoldstein said:
I wonder if it's in a place where I can park and not get shot/hassled by bums if I go there.
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That one sounds like a bitch to get though. The description:

"The cheeseburger isn't on the menu at this pub, for fear that it's all anyone would order. Two cheese-smothered chuck-and-brisket patties are topped with house-made bread-and-butter pickles and served on a brioche bun. Only 24 are available nightly at Burger Time, 10 PM, announced by megaphone."
 
slidewinder said:
Spread. Needs to spread.
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Yes, more people need to experience the awesome of green chile

I'll have to try the burger for New Mexico sometime. I remember hearing about Bobcat bite burgers from the food network and they were amazing.


Just looked them up, and they're a good 3 hour drive from me. :( I'll end up visiting there eventually though.
 
Muerte_X said:
Yes, more people need to experience the awesome of green chile

I'll have to try the burger for New Mexico sometime. I remember hearing about Bobcat bite burgers from the food network and they were amazing.
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A Green Chili Cheeseburger from the Bobcat Bite is incredible.
 
Jeff-DSA said:
While I think red chile is better, you can't go wrong with either in New Mexico. That state has BY FAR the best chile in the world. Not. Even. Close.
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The world eh? I will take that challenge and present to you Old Mexico with Chile colorado and Chile verde, long simmered with tender pork.

Either way, I am sure both are delightful.
 
In'n'Out? Really? What the fuck....So they track down all these awesome small ddiners and local grills in the other states,but they fuck California over with In'N'Out? Why didn't they just put White Castle for NY or Jersey?

Oh, In'N'Out is probably the best fast food burger (though I think I'd say JitB's Sirloin with swiss and grilled onions beats it) but if someone came to CA and asked 'what burger do I HAVE to try?' I'd probably take them to either an awesome greasy diner (eg. Canyon Inn in Redwood City) or to a place doing some creative burger work (eg. Boomerang's in Clairmont).
 
FLEABttn said:
The love of green chile in this state needs to end.
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No, this is almost the best thing about living here. I can get a green chile cheeseburger at just about any place here that serves burgers!
 
Jasconius said:
No, this is almost the best thing about living here. I can get a green chile cheeseburger at just about any place here that serves burgers!
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I live in New Mexico too, Albuquerque?
 
I think it's hilarious that California's best burger is from a fast food chain. Kinda sums up the state entirely.
 
Hilbert said:
The world eh? I will take that challenge and present to you Old Mexico with Chile colorado and Chile verde, long simmered with tender pork.

Either way, I am sure both are delightful.
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New Mexico's climate is much better suited for growing chiles.
 
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