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I'm alright with this because MCDonald's doesnt really make burgers. I don't know what to call what they do, but it isn't food.

will the size of the beef patty's be the same as the double cheeseburger or will they be smaller? anyone know?

I participated in a survey about this! I'm glad this is what they decided to go with. Anyone know effective when?

Shake Shack got a quick glimpse tonight on Law & Order: Criminal Intent on the USA Network...I'm talking about an extremely quick glimpse. The episode actually guest stars Neil Patrick Harris. The scene I am referencing is at a Shake Shack green table and then a moving shot focused at the end of the silver hangover roof at the burger pickup area showing the word "SHAKE". No clear identification, but I'm certain it was SS. I'm not sure if it's a re-run or not.

Just thought I'd highlight the Shake Shack on TV. The episode is called "Want": http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0629600/

@kathryn The Resto burger has pork fatback so it needs to be cooked through. I don't consider it a hamburger as it is not 100% beef (same goes for the Prune burger)

@JudgeFudge: Thanks for the intel on Burger Joint. Glad to hear it's still up to snuff.

@sprout: "fusion burgers" is merely the tag for anything that appears on AHT that's burger-derived but not really a burger -- like cheeseburger spring rolls.

@FastFoodCritic: These aren't Jeno's Pizza Rolls I'm talking about. These are like egg rolls or spring rolls but with pizza filling. Though I do like Jeno's Pizza Rolls.

@Soup_Dumpling: You are right about the crowds and the price on SS. I don't agree that the burger is bland. But, yeah, if you take the crowds into account, then it's overrated as far as standing in line goes. If you discount the crowds, I don't think Cuozzo has anything to complain about.

@SoundBitesNYC: I've heard some different things about CB burger. That there are some they parbroil and leave sitting to finish/reheat and that there are some that they cook to order. I think I've gotten the parbroiled kind more often than the cooked-to-order kind. I've always thought that it somehow manages to be the juiciest dry burger I've ever eaten. It drips with juices yet the meat has that squeaky dry texture of bad chicken. Will have to go on an off hour and see if I can get one cooked to order.

@Nick: For reals? I guess I've asked for it cooked to medium-rare and they haven't batted an eyelash, but I've always thought it was more a placebo-ical form of customer service. No matter what I've asked, they usually come out about medium, which is fine with me.

@Kathryn: I still haven't had the Resto burger, so I can't add it to my "overrated list," though I think I could add it to my "overhyped list." That place just hasn't called to me. It's another case of a chef just adding fat to shit to get the foodies crapping their pants about it.

Shake Shack will certainly cook burgers to order, you just have to ask.

Shake Shack is definitely overrated. the burgers are good, but expensive for the meager 4oz patty or whatever it is. they won't serve them medium rare. it takes forever even when there is no line (still don't understand that). and overall the burger is just bland. the best thing about it is the bun. its worth a 10 minute walk from madison square park to go to resto for a real burger.

for the amount on money and the amount of time it takes, there are thousands of better places in the city to eat.

and what is with the 7-11 style cheese on the fries?

The Weber Q is great! I got a 200 series this summer and haven't looked back. It is bigger than the Baby Q and puts out some more BTU's. With the 200 series you can also purchase a better stand for it than just the portable one. I think it being a little bigger and harder to lug around is totally offset by the larger cooking area and very stable stationary cart.

Definitely do it.

Invite them over, and you'll probably have a better chance of winning them over.

Excellent idea, sprout! Do let us know when you're here.