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Hard to imagine SE could omit Swanky Franks in Norwalk, Rawley's is good. Swanky is better. Great to see Ann's in Glen Burnie is included. Ben Ali's chili version in Washington should come with a roll of Rolaids. No contest!

New York? Don't make me laugh. Pizza perhaps, but burgers are popular in New York now because it's become 'fashionable' thanks to Shack Shack and several other Johnny Come Lately spots.

The best places are where hamburgers are 'in the blood.' Texas and California are at the top of the list. Austin alone has dozens of GREAT burger joints, many unassuming and decidedly unfashionable - Dan's Hut's, El Camino Casino, the list goes on. And they'll be there ten years from now, long after New Yorkers have gone back to eating sprouts, wraps and other vegan goodies.

Midwest is a distant second thanks to variety - butter burgers, White Castle and several excellent regional chains. Virginia deserves mention - White Spot in Charlottesville, Ray's Arlington, Pat's Roanoke and of course Five Guys spreading the word, now going nationwide.

Good topic!

It depends on the pizza leftover. Thin crust can become too hard, brittle to reheat in an oven, Chicago needs to placed directly on oven rack not in a pan or it's mushy, outer edges become petrified if there's already a nice char ala coal-fired, microwave sucks, period! etc, etc.

Late at night after a long day, it's hard to beat the English Club on the room service menu at the larger Hyatt Hotels. Always made to order - fresh sliced turkey, apple smoked bacon, a fried egg, lettuce, tomato, with a light and flavorful mustard/mayo concoction on choice of bread. It's served warm and goes great with a tall glass of milk.

You need to visit Maryland. Cheeseburger subs are everywhere. Here's one of the best:

Ann’s Dari Crème – 7918 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie
A local institution; since 1951 Ann’s has been serving hot tasty foot longs and burgers. The cheeseburger sub “all the way” (with mustard, onions, relish and chili) is simply a visit to heaven for hamburger cognoscente. Ann’s rolls have a wonderful chewy texture with crunchy crust. The 4 patties and American cheese slices on the whole cheeseburger sub require two to handle its notable dimensions.

Highly recommend The Saloon on 7th Street in south Philly. Despite the name, it's an old school Italian place specializing in traditional fare - clams, mussels, daily pasta specials, chicken/veal, plus the steaks, huge and always sizzling on the platter, are exceptional. Make a resv, it's always packed.