Many of America's most iconic spots are out and away from the hustle-and-bustle of skyscrapers and public transport systems that run later than 8pm. And places like that just don't really exist on this side of the pond. Except for when they do.
Inspired by American diner culture and regional fast food joints in the United States, Manna's ultra-simple menu houses one of this country's best smash burgers.
Manchester-born That Burger Place is a slice of authentic Californian hamburger culture transplanted into the north of England, and it takes that level of authenticity very seriously.
It may have started humbly with backyard barbecues between 4 friends who just loved burgers, but the success of the Beefy Boys brand now resembles a runaway train with no signs of stopping.
Our next two recommendations have something in common: they both feature a take on the same famous American regional hamburger. Ahead of those posts, I figured it would be a good idea to tell you all about that burger, and why it's so important. It's not the original hometown of the American hamburger, but there's … Continue reading Hamburger History: The Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger
When a British burger restaurant comes inspired by a roadtrip across America, it can go one of two ways. It can, in the worst case scenario, end up as a gimmicked mess, focusing more on the 'Murican aesthetic than the food itself. Or it can take notes on the important bits: paying close attention to … Continue reading Almost Famous
When you stride into Spitalfields Market - a kind of foodie utopia nestled on the east side of London - you’ll find queues. And as you weave through the food vendors and the stalls and the busy-Londoners-on-lunch-breaks, you’ll notice one queue that snakes on, and on, and on, quite a lot longer than the rest. … Continue reading Bleecker
While it's undoubtedly popular, fast food is the main contributor to the fact that hamburgers are seen as unsophisticated, low-culture food. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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