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Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger
That article shouldn't even be mentioned (except in ridicule) on AHT. Thumbprints are for those who overwork the meat. Its personal preference, but cmballa is right - handled as little as possible and packed so loose they almost fall apart leads to the juiciest result. 'Exactly 3 mins'? That's ridiculous. Salt and pepper well ahead? Knock yourself out, but don't do that to my burger, thanks. And if grilling buns is the only civilized way to eat them - I'll stick with the cavemen at Shake Shack, PJ Clarke's, White Manna, Corner Bistro, etc.
Another Slider Misnomer on 'Chopped'
Is an English Muffin a bun?
Top 10 Grilled Burgers in NYC?
Thanks, Nick - It's about time Wollensky's Grill got involved in the top tier. It was always pretty good meat, but when they re-worked it a year or two ago it skyrocketed up on my list. The true test of a top burger is one that needs no ketchup - and, though I love ketchup, it would take away from WG's superior product.
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5 Guys has better fries? Uh, they look better...until those knuckleheads stuff em in styrofoam, which should be legally prohibited from ever coming in contact with fried anything. Everyone knows that the paper bag was invented by Albert Einstein specifically for the transportation and temporary storage of fried potato products, and to put them in anything else is heresy.
Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger
That article shouldn't even be mentioned (except in ridicule) on AHT. Thumbprints are for those who overwork the meat. Its personal preference, but cmballa is right - handled as little as possible and packed so loose they almost fall apart leads to the juiciest result. 'Exactly 3 mins'? That's ridiculous. Salt and pepper well ahead? Knock yourself out, but don't do that to my burger, thanks. And if grilling buns is the only civilized way to eat them - I'll stick with the cavemen at Shake Shack, PJ Clarke's, White Manna, Corner Bistro, etc.
Another Slider Misnomer on 'Chopped'
Is an English Muffin a bun?
Top 10 Grilled Burgers in NYC?
Thanks, Nick - It's about time Wollensky's Grill got involved in the top tier. It was always pretty good meat, but when they re-worked it a year or two ago it skyrocketed up on my list. The true test of a top burger is one that needs no ketchup - and, though I love ketchup, it would take away from WG's superior product.
Chowhounders Discuss NYC's Most Underrated Burgers
Vastly underrated? Gotta be Wollensky's Grill. They changed everything around - including 86ing those starchy, dry potato wedges. The burger is sublime - juicy and aged-steak tasting. It instantly made my Top-5.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
Prime, dry-aged NY Strip, Porterhouse, Ribeye, Hanger, Skirt. So many steaks - so little time...
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
Billy Mays is becoming the chronic rash of TV. I refuse to buy this item just because he's pitching it.
Robb Walsh on Five Guys
Five Guys ignores the most serious rule for fries: Never, ever, EVAH introduce them to styrofoam. The sole purpose of the invention of paper was the temporary storage and transport of fried potato products.
L.A.'s The Counter Coming to East Coast: West Hartford, Conn., by End of May
Not sure if Hartford is the 1st EC opening - Counter just opened in Wellington, Fl - hoping to get there soon. Will let you know...
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
Hanger for 'let's have a steak tonight'. Porterhouse if you live within two hours travel time of one of the Luger establishments. If you're not that lucky, the most ethereal of all are the perfectly aged and cooked strips. I can still remember the top 5 of all time.
Deep-Fried Cheeseburger
Hackney's a small Chicago-area chain of pub-style restaurants, used to cook their burgers in the deep-fryer and serve them on blackbread - they were tremendous. Pretty sure the health police have put stop to the deadly practice. What a shame.
New York's Three Best Steakhouses
Luger's is the most consistently near-perfect steak over the 25 yrs I've been eating red meat in NYC. Service/attitude can be rocky at times, but the meat is the issue - and Peter Luger is always phenomenal.
Not top-3, but the hangar steak at Les Halles belongs on anyone's must-have list. It's the whole package: Great frites, great atmosphere. Following a frisee aux lardons salad, you can't go wrong.
New York French Fry Honor Roll: Add Yours to the List
Turtle Bay (dark, skin-on, peanut oil). Brother Jimmy's (consistently good for quite some time). And the winner in the classicly-prepared, diner-style category (hands-down): Pearl Street Diner burn-em-and bag-em...delivered in a brown paper bag (which was invented by the Almighty specifically for the purpose of transporting deep-fried potato product - though few seem to understand that).
O'Connell's Pub; St. Louis
How bout Blueberry Hill? A fine effort to say the least. O'Connell's is enhanced ny the 'hood and the eclectic crowd...but hey- that's part of the deal, right?
Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger
@Mike5966: If you have a high BTU grill it is possible. I crank up all the burners on mine and the temp reaches ~700f. I rotate the burger a couple times before the flip to get more char on the burger. If you can get your grill hot enough you will achieve what you are looking for.
Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger
Lvn4life.. Imedium means pink in the middle. Medium well is almost no pink and well is zero pink.
Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger
Mike5966 - George Foreman? lmao j/k
btw - I am a medium kinda girl. I dont really want to see a pink center when I bite in
Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger
I wonder if there is a way to combine the crispy carmelization of griddling with the picnicky smokiness of grilling into one perfect patty... if someone could/has achieved this or knows a place that has, please do tell.
Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger
I am a big fan of irradiated beef for hamburgers. It nearly eliminates any risk of illness from undercooked beef.
Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger
Still don't understand the popularity of medium rare when the threat of foodborne illness is considerably high.
E. coli is very real, there is a reason why some restaurants refuse to serve any meat not well done. When you become ill, there will be no one to blame but yourself!
Ten Steps to the Perfect Cheeseburger
That picture is revolting-- looks like some serious e-coli waiting to happen. Guess I'm not a foodie.
Deep-Fried Cheeseburger
This looks scrumptious!!!
Deep-Fried Cheeseburger
Without the cheese, my local chip shop in Britain has been making deep fried burgers for the last 30 years plus. It's not a Scottish thing, it's a 'chippy' thing to go alongside the heart attack in batter of a Spam fritter!!
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
Spraying with Pam first helps, but I have found that if you use 93% lean beef, that works best. If you use less than 93%, the grease tends to splatter on the cooking service. If you use 97% lean beef, the patties tend to stick to the cooking surface. Hope this helps. We love ours!
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
i dont know what everyones problem is with this product. I LOVE MY SLIDER. and a forman grill is not the same thing. and as for the grease i flip mine and if there is grease dump it. but i like turkey sliders.
Top 10 Grilled Burgers in NYC?
I don't know it they are griddled or grilled, but Pipers Kilt up in Inwood (one of three locations) has my gold standard for pub burgers. I just cant believe they haven't been written up here yet?
Top 10 Grilled Burgers in NYC?
I don't know if they are grilled or griddled, but Pipers' Kilt in Inwood has by gold standardurger I have ever had.
And PFY PJ Clark's burgers are definately griddled, cause while I was eating oysters with my Guiness last week I peeked in the kitchen and saw a bunch of burgers lined-up and staying warm on the griddle. I just hope they don't sit there too long. 5 guys are griddled too.
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
I already have a Foreman grill, isn't that almost the same thing if I just throw small scoops of meat on it and close the lid?
L.A.'s The Counter Coming to East Coast: West Hartford, Conn., by End of May
The Counter Burger is PHENOMENAL, better than Plan B (which tasted a little dog-meatish in a few bites). I used to go to the Santa Monica CB location at least once a month but now that I have moved back to CT, it's been amazing having one of my fav spots to eat cow back on my home turf. Truly, one of the best burger spots. Ever. And AMAZING milkshakes as well. The apple-pie shake and the Churro shake are to die for.
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
Joe Ades would kick Billy's....
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
I would use a lower fat meat
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
I agree with most of you this guy would make a deaf guy want to commit suicide. the commercial says it can be used on "all" cook tops but the book that comes with the product says it cant be used with halogen or quartz cooktops. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN. as for the grease issue i would use a
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
After reading all these comments, I will not buy after all. Also one thing I noticed in the ad, that all the stove tops were the same flat type. Some people like myself have the tradition spiral burner and some may have the gas, all three tend to distribute heat different.
Another Slider Misnomer on 'Chopped'
That was no slider if was ground beef on Italian bread or French biquette?? Those fries or potatoes were terrible even he admitted they weren't cooked and he won give me a break.......
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
My Grandkids love this burger maker//I use diet lean ground beef and have had no problem//martins potato rolls with a slice of cheese warmed in the oven what fun we have
Top 10 Grilled Burgers in NYC?
I have hesitated for a very long time to mention my favorite burger in the city, but finally i realize, why not share the love? The burger at Cafe Loup on 13th street is phenomenal. It's huge, fantastic meat quality, and perfectly cooked. It's a classic burger, no fancy shit: subtle spice (just salt, I reckon); nothing but bloody, juicy meaty goodness. (And chedder if you're into that sort of thing.) Absolutely delicious. It is arguably "better" than all of these burgers, with the exception of Spotted Pig's. I mean, that's just the no-competition antichrist of burgers.
Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
Hahahaha, sandydee8!
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Big City Slider Station Works Almost As Well as in its Infomercial
Has anyone seen Billy's energy drink infomercial? Perfect spokesman for it. I almost bought some, because, obviously, it REALLY works.
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5 Guys has better fries? Uh, they look better...until those knuckleheads stuff em in styrofoam, which should be legally prohibited from ever coming in contact with fried anything. Everyone knows that the paper bag was invented by Albert Einstein specifically for the transportation and temporary storage of fried potato products, and to put them in anything else is heresy.