Eric's Burgers

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this oneSo, if not…

10 Incredible Food Documentaries On Netflix

Hell’s Kitchen not exactly cutting it for you tonight? Here’s a menu of the most powerful food documentaries available to stream.

10 New-School Jewish Delicatessens and Eateries

These 10 modern delis and eateries are part of the resurgence making Jewish grub so cool it’s hot.

How to Grill a Better Burger (and Steak)

Sharpen your grilling skills! These 10 simple tips for grilling burgers and steaks will help you cook juicier, tastier meat.

Why Some Chefs Just Can't Quit Serving Bluefin Tuna

Japanese sushi chefs often can't resist bluefin tuna on offer. Some American chefs can't either, even though conservation groups and marine biologists have been badgering them about bluefin for years.

10 Facts About Italian Food You Might Not Know!

Italian food is well known around the world, but there are still so many myths about it. I want to list some of the most common ones in this post. Most of the time people traveling to Italy realize the differences only when they get there. Back home of course we can still keep eating …

Burgers Must Be Burgers, But Doctors Might Just Not Be Physicians

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” – From Through The Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. *** Let’s say you’re running a restaurant and because you’ll only pay your meat supplier $100 a week for hamburger, … Continue reading

Burgers and Fries Might Actually Be Healthy for Your Muscles

According to an upcoming study, the frozen-and-fried crap you get from your average food court is just as effective in helping your muscles recover from a workout as energy bars and sports drinks.

Most Americans Think Burgers Are Healthy

You Probably Need to Salt Your Burgers More

The importance of salt can not be overstated, particularly when it comes to meat. Though I’ve never not salted my ground beef before smashing it in the pan, it took a trip to a faraway land for me to realize that there was still room (on the patty) for improvement (more salt).

Could These New Ketchup Leather Squares Change Burgers Forever?

Plan Check in Los Angeles is known for their insane dishes. One of the cooler innovations from the Plan Check kitchen is their "Ketchup Leather...

The 10 Best Bourbons to Pair With Burgers

It’s July already, and that means it’s time to clean the cobwebs out of the grill and start cooking up some burgers. Summertime is barbecue season,

Everything I Learned While Eating 330 Burgers in One Year

One thing I learned: how it changed my cholesterol.

We've Been Eating Burgers Wrong This Whole Time?

Why Bison Burgers Are All the Rage at Trendy Burger Spots

It wasn’t so long ago when bison burgers (sometimes called buffalo burgers) started to pop up on restaurant menus as a novelty, something semi-adventurous eaters could sample if they wanted to expand their horizons with a relatively low risk of disappointment. Within the past few years, however, bison burgers have begun popping up on more and more restaurant menus, and it’s not a fad.[related]

Twice As Nice: 5 Ways to Use Up Leftover Burgers

Summertime means grilling time. It also means you might find yourself with an excess of cooked burgers from hosting family and friends. Instead of tossing those leftovers, turn them into chili, tacos, sloppy joes, a 20-minute Bolognese sauce and even wontons.