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Manhattan: Joe Junior
What a great story, Nick. I, like you, prefer simplicity in my hamburgers, and your pics and commentary had me drooling.
Eat This, Not That: The Worst Foods in America
Agreed, Richard. Of course, the lack of anything groundbreaking isn't exactly a surprise, considering the author is the editor-in-chief of Men's Health. The entire published knowledge base of that magazine can be summed up in four words: "Great sex, awesome abs." Hardly innovative.
The sad thing is, they'll sell a billion of these books, because people will really want to know which ginormous-bacon-triple-cheeseburger-with-fries they can have, and still say they're "eating healthy"...
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The 'New York Times' Is Not a Fan of Ted Allen's New Food Network Show
I watched part of the first episode and HATED IT! It's far too gimmicky and the science behind most of the verdicts was questionable at best. (Example: cooked shrimp harbors more bacteria than hard-shelled candy. Groundbreaking stuff.) AB (of whom I'm a great fan) might have done a better job, but I'm not sure even he could have saved FN from themselves on this one.
I don't know much about Ted Allen himself, other than his role on Queer Eye, but I agree with the other posters that his delivery is terrible. Enough with the barking already and just talk to us like we're adults!
I won't watch it again.
Manhattan: Joe Junior
What a great story, Nick. I, like you, prefer simplicity in my hamburgers, and your pics and commentary had me drooling.
Eat This, Not That: The Worst Foods in America
Agreed, Richard. Of course, the lack of anything groundbreaking isn't exactly a surprise, considering the author is the editor-in-chief of Men's Health. The entire published knowledge base of that magazine can be summed up in four words: "Great sex, awesome abs." Hardly innovative.
The sad thing is, they'll sell a billion of these books, because people will really want to know which ginormous-bacon-triple-cheeseburger-with-fries they can have, and still say they're "eating healthy"...
The 'New York Times' Is Not a Fan of Ted Allen's New Food Network Show
I second all opinions about how Ted Allen does not seem to have the credentials to judge anything relating to food. However, if I am wrong and he really does, he still has a problem because he doesn`t know how to express them in a reassuring way. His comments are just not intelligent, knowledgeable or even remotely intesting. Plus, who told him he is funny? Some people should just realize that they are not funny and accept it! I didn`t like him in QE and every time I see him on a panel, the show loses major points for me.
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Thanks again for the support everyone.
@ Hillary you are right but if BK wants to fly me to London to try it out I promise to keep an open mind....
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Nick...amen! I completely agree. When I want a burger, THAT is what I want...juicy straight up burger on a regular bun. Yum! Great first post! Looking forward to more.
Hillary
Chew on That
P.S. I bet you HATE the idea of the $170 burger in London from Burger King...
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Nick,
I am so happy to see someone reviewing that has so much knowledge in beef and burgers. 2 THUMBS UP! Gonna have to go to Joes real soon.
MayaMo
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Nick,
I am a retired restaurant owner, and your comments about burgers are right on the mark. Keep it simple stupid.........I made a fortune selling burgers in 8 restaurants making them the way you like them.......ground chuck (no more than 80% lean), toasted bun, and american cheese along with great crispy fries, and a setup (tomato, lettuce, and onion) on request only. All burgers were served medium rare unless requested otherwise.
Ed
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Well done, Nick. Like a previous poster mentioned, I share your opinions regarding simplicity in a burger, but you articulate it prefectly. I'm looking forward to more of your reviews.
Manhattan: Joe Junior
well written, sir along with some fine photos as stated above! welcome.
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Thanks for a very warm welcome everybody, I am glad to be here.
@ foodinmouth I think that the rankings would be quite different if one subtracted veggies from the equation. Personally I have been eschewing adornments lately to get closer to the burgers soul.
@thewnyc We would love to know your impressions if you do make it back there.
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Burger porn at its finest, and meant in the nicest possible way. Congrats on a great inaugural post. I'm so craving this burger right now!
Manhattan: Joe Junior
I went vegetarian for about 5 years and my first meal, post-veg? bacon-cheese deluxe. awesome.
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Jolly good article.
Harry would be proud, .... & drooling.
Manhattan: Joe Junior
this place is across the street from my high school
i got caught many a time cutting class having a burger or omelette here
it has to be 30 years since i ate here
now i have to go back
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Its easy to judge a burger if its defined by various factors such as ingredients such as meat blend, cheese, bun, toppings, sauces and then by cooking methods etc. However it is difficult to judge a very basic burger with three basic ingredients.
Great photos !
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Perfect burger logic.
The photo of the 3 patties grilling on the flat top is just plain beautiful.
My compliments to Nick Solares!
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Nick's definitely the sexiest food blogger and hamburger photographer I've ever known...
Manhattan: Joe Junior
Nicely done.
I share the same sentiments but could hardly articulate them so appropriately. I like this guy.
Manhattan: Joe Junior
great post!
do you think burger rankings would be different if we had a "no veggies" ranking versus a "deluxe burger" ranking?
Manhattan: Joe Junior
WOW. Welcome aboard Nick!
Manhattan: Joe Junior
THANKS, NOW I'M HONGRY.
Eat This, Not That: The Worst Foods in America
One thing: calories are not created equal. You said "the ham, egg, and cheese on an English muffin (310 calories) is a better bet than the multigrain bagel with light cream cheese (500 calories)."
I'm pretty sure that's a white english muffin(no Dunkin Donuts here, correct me if that's wrong). Plus the saturated fat.... The bagel may not be a fantastic breakfast, but it's got fibre. I'd say it might be worth the extra calories.
Eat This, Not That: The Worst Foods in America
Yes, we are all amazed at the success of a book that seems so obvious. Yet, is it really that obvious? Maybe to those of us who read and write on this particular website. But is it obvious to the main stream public who for some reason or other, love to eat at McDonald's? I mean, McDonald's is still in business and thriving! People are eating there regularly, but can't figure out why they are overweight.
I guess the success of this book proves that the obvious, isn't so obvious.
And frankly, it doesn't bother me one bit that what seems like such a waste of paper is a huge success. Maybe we are just upset that we didn't think of writing this book first!
Eat This, Not That: The Worst Foods in America
"Chipotle has some fine tasting food, but I believe it is owned by McDonald's corp.,"
Basically McDonalds just funded a bunch of money and chain-expanding knowhow to Chipotle to get them started. There was a good article in Time or some other similar magazine about it. They never really influenced the food side of the business, which has always been about fresh ingredients cooked in-store.
You can cut that 1000 calorie burrito down a whole lot by leaving off the sour cream and the tortilla. The chipotlefan website has a nice calculator for figuring out what each topping "costs" in calories.
I don't eat at Chipotle much anymore since my office moved next to a great Cuban restaurant and a locally owned burrito shop with similar quality just opened closer to my house.
Eat This, Not That: The Worst Foods in America
All practical considerations aside, the book just may have its uses in the fight against fatness simply because of its design. It is small, cute, and strong (not the words or information, but the book itself).
I can see it being purchased and carried about as if it were a powerful rune to be used more as a ritual than as a source of information. Pull it out, put it on the table, and the fear will come upon one. The Right Thing will be ordered simply because the book is there glaring at everyone in sight, saying "Eat This, Not That".
The ability to restrain oneself often has more to do with emotions than facts.
Eat This, Not That: The Worst Foods in America
Chipotle has some fine tasting food, but I believe it is owned by McDonald's corp., correct me if Im wrong...I stay away from the place for that reason alone for my own personal health concerns.
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I watched part of the first episode and HATED IT! It's far too gimmicky and the science behind most of the verdicts was questionable at best. (Example: cooked shrimp harbors more bacteria than hard-shelled candy. Groundbreaking stuff.) AB (of whom I'm a great fan) might have done a better job, but I'm not sure even he could have saved FN from themselves on this one.
I don't know much about Ted Allen himself, other than his role on Queer Eye, but I agree with the other posters that his delivery is terrible. Enough with the barking already and just talk to us like we're adults!
I won't watch it again.