Hamburger America: A State-By-State Guide to 200 Great Burger Joints Kindle Edition

I was looking forward to finally reading this and so glad I did. George Motz has become a food hero of mine with all the research and man hours he’s poured in to his works on the hamburger, between his books and documentary work. I love the way in Hamburger America he hilights so many classic yet previously not-well known places outside of their region with long, colorful histories.The book provides the reader with good information about the subtle (and not so subtle) regional differences when it comes to making hamburgers while giving ample description of each individual place Motz has visited. Somehow he manages to give each their own unique description and avoids becoming too redundant, something that would be easy to do given that he is largely paying homage to only one menu item. The book never became boring and I looked forward to each section. It seems he writes just enough paragraphs about each place and sprinkles in just enough personal details to keep you interested without spending too much time on any one. In between the various state chapters are included some special side tips and explanations that add to the burger knowledge.I’m looking forward to trying a lot of these great burger joints found in this book.

When first looking at Hamburger America I was expecting restaurant reviews and not much else; however, I’ve come to the conclusion that it is much more. Not only do you get top notch reviews from a burger expert but you get the extravagant history and rich culture surrounding each and every patty. It adds a unique and intriguing atmosphere to the restaurants if you decide to venture to one. The burgers themselves are top notch and I have faith that every time I try a place in this book I will be delighted with the sensation of taste in my mouth. Knowing the birth and background of each variation of the american classic makes it all the better. Speaking of variations, this book opened my eyes to the endless combinations and differences between regional burgers. What’s normal to burger consumers changes drastically depending on where you are in the united states. Author George Motz is not without error though. Something that I was surprised to see is that there is not at least one burger for every state. I know that the state just might not have a top notch burger but I find it hard to believe that you can’t find at least one burger that is really good. I have this complaint as the book boasts “the burger guide for America” but doesn’t include all of America. One last complaint would be the explanations of taste. While the history of the restaurant is extensive, as well as how the burger is made differently from other places, the actually taste and texture that you find in most food reviews is lacking. However, it can be argued that the sense of mystery can be an incentive to try it for yourself.

Have used various editions of this book for 10 years while traveling to get off the beaten path, really see the USA, and experience some of the best places, people and FOOD out there! Detailed research, interesting facts and useful tips make this an essential buy - you won't be disappointed. This newest (3rd) edition is the best yet... Thanks, George!

Great update to the best burger book out there. Such a good book I actually felt compelled to leave a review which is rare.

This is a great coffee table book with a lot of fun information.

George Motz takes you on a state by state journey of some of the greatest urger joints in America's history and gives some insight on their regional history. Great book for any burger aficionado.

I have every version. Particularly liked the write up about the Bellaire Broiler Burger place in Houston.

Could use an update and maybe a little more history on burger culture in general, but this book is so much fun and very well-researched. Take notes from it before you travel anywhere

If you like burgers this is a great read, great recipes too

Wahnsinnig dicker Wälzer mit detaillierten Infos zu Bergerrestaurants in allen Staaten. Zu allen Restaurants sind auch echte authentische Bilder der Speisen beigefügt.

Makes you want to travel to taste them all

Die Hamburger sind einfach der Hammer. Die Rezepte sind simple aber Klasse

Brilliantly written, haven’t stopped reading it since.