America's hamburger expert George Motz returns with a completely updated edition of Hamburger America, now with 150 establishments where readers can find the best burgers in the country. George Motz has made it his personal mission to preserve America's hamburger heritage, and his travelogue spotlights the nation's best roadside stands, nostalgic diners, mom-n-pop shops, and college town favorites--all with George's photographs and commentary throughout. Whether you're an armchair traveler, a serious connoisseur, or curious adventurer, Hamburger America is an essential resource for reclaiming this precious slice of Americana.
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Bobby Flay
“Hamburger America should be a staple in anyone’s travel bag.”
Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor, New York City
“Just looking at this book makes me hungry, and reading George’s stories will take you on the ultimate American road trip.”
Martha Stewart
“A wonderful book. When you travel across the United States take this guide along with you.”
About the Author
George Motz is a documentary filmmaker and America's foremost hamburger expert. He has taught a course on hamburgers at NYU and has consulted for many hamburger restaurants. Hamburger America (the film) became required viewing in a food course at Princeton University and was nominated for a James Beard award. George has been featured on the Martha Stewart Show and other national outlets including USA Today, Saveur, and the New York Times for his hamburger expertise. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and two children.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Jim
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This is a great book for hamburger lovers all over. I live in Oklahoma and have already tried some of the joints here in my state. Can't wait to go on vacation. This is a must for road travelers.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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"Hamburger America," is the greatest book ever written about the greatest food item ever, written by the greatest Burger lover ever, George Motz. The book has now been "Completely Revised and Updated," just as the title states.
The original edition of the book featured 100 stories, reviews and photos of some of the most important Burgers that make this great country as great as it is. It is a veritable bible of quality Hamburgers that can be used as a historically based road map for those of us on a Glorious Pursuit of Delicious Burgers.
I met George in October of 2009 as he invited me out to have a Burger at Schnipper's Quality Kitchen in NYC, which later was added to my list of The Best Burgers in NYC on burgerconquest.com. George is always smiling, always laughing. always excited to eat and or talk about Burgers and is the man behind The NYC Food Film Festival. It's a week long event based around George's passion for film and food. It's a fantastic series of events and when they announce the line up for 2011, you best jump to get tickets.
George is the Indiana Jones of Hamburgers and this book is his way of keeping the ark from becoming lost. No Hamburger lover should be without.
The original edition of the book featured 100 stories, reviews and photos of some of the most important Burgers that make this great country as great as it is. It is a veritable bible of quality Hamburgers that can be used as a historically based road map for those of us on a Glorious Pursuit of Delicious Burgers.
I met George in October of 2009 as he invited me out to have a Burger at Schnipper's Quality Kitchen in NYC, which later was added to my list of The Best Burgers in NYC on burgerconquest.com. George is always smiling, always laughing. always excited to eat and or talk about Burgers and is the man behind The NYC Food Film Festival. It's a week long event based around George's passion for film and food. It's a fantastic series of events and when they announce the line up for 2011, you best jump to get tickets.
George is the Indiana Jones of Hamburgers and this book is his way of keeping the ark from becoming lost. No Hamburger lover should be without.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By MarthaC
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Motz has created the perfect American Travel guide everyone that goes anywhere in the US will love following these stops.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By B. Kessler
Format:Paperback
Of course you do. This is THE guide, from the world's burger expert. And ladies get this book for your man if he is serious about his burgers.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Condimented
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There is no other burger guide like this. Each entry is a gem. Grab the book. Jump in the car. And go...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jadie
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Good read. One of the restaurants in the book was the Kewpee from Lima, Ohio. Since I grew up there it was fun to see that it was included in Hamburger America.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Bas
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great book, it will be my traveling guide next time I visit the US and tell all my friends back in holland that there is more on earth than mcdonald
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Malek
Format:Paperback
Last summer, I drove from LA to Memphis, using a GPS and a copy of Hamburger America for navigation.
Reading account after eye-watering account, I ventured into joints where I never thought I'd go, discovering new flavors, meeting different people, and sharing stories over a Coke, burger and fries.
Food is culture. Culture is identity. Stopping at burger joints in each State along the way contributed more in the way of discovering the nation and its people than siteseeing and museum visits. The small, light, juicy burgers of California. The oversized, sizzling fried onion burgers of El Reno, Oklahoma. The delicious deep fried burgers in Memphis, Tennessee. The overpriced burgers in New York.
Every time, Motz's writing gave context and a sense of place and history to this most humble and mundane of foods.
For travellers, this book is essential reading.
Reading account after eye-watering account, I ventured into joints where I never thought I'd go, discovering new flavors, meeting different people, and sharing stories over a Coke, burger and fries.
Food is culture. Culture is identity. Stopping at burger joints in each State along the way contributed more in the way of discovering the nation and its people than siteseeing and museum visits. The small, light, juicy burgers of California. The oversized, sizzling fried onion burgers of El Reno, Oklahoma. The delicious deep fried burgers in Memphis, Tennessee. The overpriced burgers in New York.
Every time, Motz's writing gave context and a sense of place and history to this most humble and mundane of foods.
For travellers, this book is essential reading.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Motz is the Man! Burger is the Land!
George Motz set out to doing something I always dreamed of doing. Actually, I have done it when possible but he made a living doing it on a widespread basis. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. M. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
all Beef and all good
dug this book and of course looking for places that have the most happening Burgers. its always a trip to be in a state or a city and never know about a particular Burger Joint and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by A customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable Burger Odyssey
This is an invaluable guide to excellent burger joints throughout the U.S. But before departing on your belt busting road trip, I would suggest packing a Rand-McNally Road Atlas... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Shifty Lazar
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