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So far, I've been told to try Totto, Minca and ippudo.

And, of course, there's always momofuku noodle bar.

Great advice, Kenji. I prefer the standard 8-inch Victorinox, but that's just personal preference. All the Victorinox knives are great tools, and well worth the money.

Kinda surprised to not see a silicone spatula in there somewhere? Other than my knives or tongs, probably my most used tool.

I always thought it was "Toad in *a* hole", not "Toad in *the* hole".

Either way, it's deelish!

Awesome. We're heading to NYC for 3 days of eating at the end of this month, and this place is now on my short list of must-visits. Tongue, cheek, sweetbreads...can't wait!

Man vs. Food is awesome. He gives local eateries some much needed love and attention. I've personally eaten at several places that he's been to, and he's usually spot on his recommendations, and they are places I never would have found or even heard of had it not been for MvF.

He doesn't just go to places that make great big food, he eats at local places that just make great food, period.

It is so good. I've had it on spaghetti and pizza (which is good), but it's best use by far is as a dipping sauce for lumpia.

How could they possibly not include The Thurman Cafe for Ohio??

The best burger I've had in my life ever, bar none.

http://www.thethurmancafe.com/

Still have a soft spot for A&W. I grew up in a tiny town in California with only two choices for "fast" food; A&W and Foster's Freeze. But, the company that ran A&W when I was a kid is long dead and gone now.

If you have a Kitchen Aid mixer, the grinder attachment is absolutely fabulous. For $40 (Amazon.com) you can't beat it. Easily my top recommendation for a powered meat grinder.

Also note that you can make pretty good hamburg/ground beef using a food processor according to Alton Brown.

Actually, I grew up in the west, so I had no idea about Crystal/White Castle until I was much older.

When I was in the Navy, the term 'slider' refers to all burgers, regardless of size/thickness/origin, mainly due to their tendency to 'slide' around the grill while the ship is rolling or pitching.

So, to me, when someone says 'slider', I don't think of a small burger, nor do I think of Crystal or White Castle, I just think 'hamburger', period. A 'slider' is completely non-specific.