Hamburger pornography: Tasteful, beefy centerfolds and their buns

By The Reverand Dave Ciancio On November 11, 2009 · 37 Comments

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As founder of Burger Conquest (dedicated to the glorious pursuit of delicious burgers) Rev. Dave Ciancio knows a thing or two about ground beef. Here are his 10 favorite hamburgers in North America. Yep, that’s his hand.

Oddfellow’s, Toronto

The Apple Pan, Los Angeles

Kuma’s Corner, Chicago

The Vortex, Atlanta

Father’s Office, Los Angeles

Melt Bar, Lakewood, OH

Arthur’s, Hoboken, NJ

Sunburnt Cow, NYC

Shake Shack, NYC

Trailer Park, NYC

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The Reverand Dave Ciancio

Dave likes to eat…A LOT. He runs www.burgerconquest.com and is a founding member of the world’s #1 steak club, www.steakclub7.com. He also hosted 2009's NYC Wing-Off. When not chowing burgers, he also manages some very loud musicians.

http://yesthereissuchathingasastupidquestion.wordpress.com/ Kate Sedgwick

Man, he likes ‘em rare, don’t he? But they look tasty enough to incite some vegan anger.

http://burgerconquest.com Rev

When a burger is seared on the outside and juicy in the middle, well it just doesn’t get any better than that!! There are a couple of veggie burger reviews on the site, including my fave: http://burgerconquest.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-burgerthday-to-you.html

Rev

http://waywardlife.wordpress.com Tom Gates

I’ve never waited in line for a Shake Shack burger but after this picture, I’m starting to consider it.
http://carlo-alcos.com Carlo

I like my steaks medium-rare to medium. But not my ground beef!

I will admit though, that Shake Shack burger does look tasty.
Ryan

Toronto is in which of the United States?

http://burgerconquest.com Rev

Tom and Ryan – regardless of locational “semantics” the Oddfellows Venison Burger is worth the 1 hour drive over the border!!
Lyndsey

You’re joking, right? Toronto is in Ontario, Canada
PS Those burgers are ALL drool worthy, and havin em a bit pink inside is the only way to go…mmmmmmmmm

http://matadortravel.com/travel-community/candicew86 Candice

*virtual heart attack*
Kathy

Most of these photos were pretty disgusting to me but the tater tots in Atlanta look scrumptious!
http://waywardlife.posterous.com/ Tom Gates

Ryan – The editor of this section is an idiot and obviously screwed up about suggesting Toronto as an annex to America. He should be shot.

Also, I am the editor.

http://matadortrips.com/ Hal Amen

judge, jury, and executioner you are, tom.

http://musictravelwrite.wordpress.com Michelle

Wow, look at that grease…
Ross

Wow, awesome piece but how could you leave out the Corner Bistro in New York!??

http://burgerconquest.com Rev

Ross – I have an answer to that question and you can read about it here:
http://burgerconquest.blogspot.com/2008/12/corner-bistro-dont-believe-hype-vs-old.html

Ross

Btw, most of those burgers are perfectly cooked. All of you ordering “medium well” burgers are missing the point. It’s all about the juice, baby!

http://burgerconquest.com Rev

AMEN!!!

Ross – where do you live?

-Rev

Ross

Ha. SF.

http://burgerconquest.com Rev

Ross

Have you been to Joe’s Cable Car? It’s fantastic.
http://burgerconquest.blogspot.com/2009/08/joes-cable-car-burger-addict-eatcation.html

Rev

bob

with a Schaefer beer..it’s all good.
http://enlightenyourday.com/ Jonathan | EnlightenYourDay.com

Great post! HUMmmm NOW I crave a Cheeseburger……
lisa

Dave, did you see the episode of How I Met Your Mother, the one where they were in search of the perfect burger? It was priceless haha.

http://burgerconquest.com Rev

Lisa

Does this answer your question?
http://burgerconquest.blogspot.com/2009/02/corner-bistro-if-at-first-you-dont.html

-Rev

Sandy

This is so not the website to look at right before dinner. Now, nothing will suffice but a burger. NOTHING!
http://www.justinbroadbent.com Justin Broadbent

Odd Fellows!!!???
Needs to try The Roxton. Way better.

Great list!
ashley

not a single burger from texas! leaves me kind of sad….and craving a chicken oil burger…..
Matt Scott

I’m licking my screen- these look great. I’m on a constant hunt to find a good ( not even great) burger in France. Have yet to come even close to success.
pat

Dude, you’ve got two places from NYC, but not the Corner Bistro?!! Definitely one of the best burgers in the U.S.A.

http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/corner-bistro/

Tim

Corner Bistro sucks. There is nothing special about their broiled burgers in the least. Go a couple blocks away and get the burger at The Old Homestead instead.

http://missexpatria.wordpress.com Miss Expatria

OMG BLASPHEMY. Corner Bistro is not only delicious; it is scientifically proven to sober you up, and also costs like 6 bucks. It is by far my favorite burger in New York.

charlie74

i love the fact that the “trailer park” serves shaefer.
charlie74

…and am i the only one that realizes Toronto is in North America? I know pluto is no longer a planet(which is bullshit by the way) but isnt Canada still part of North America?
http://missexpatria.wordpress.com Miss Expatria

Corner Bistro, NYC, for the money shot!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/missexpatria/4137689089/in/set-72157612559355126/
http://www.steakclub7.com Cjoe

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Karl

This burger porn is awesome!!!

…but I still subscribe for the articles
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