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Hamburger America: Completely Revised and Updated Edition: A State-by-State Guide to 150 Great Burger Joints Paperback – May 10, 2011

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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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368 pages
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English
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Running Press Adult
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May 10, 2011
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7.5 x 1.63 x 9.25 inches
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0762440708
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978-0762440702
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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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Running Press Adult; Revised edition (May 10, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0762440708
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762440702
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.63 x 9.25 inches

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George Motz is a well-traveled Emmy award-winning freelance filmmaker, author and photographer. He has also been called the ‘foremost authority on hamburgers’ by The New York Times, and ‘America’s biggest burger name’ by Eater LA. In the spring of 2004 Motz completed Hamburger America, his second documentary film which he shot, produced, edited, and directed. The film was nominated in 2006 for a James Beard Award and in 2011 was recognized by the US National Archives as an integral part of American food history. The film's success led to a state-by-state guide to hamburgers, also titled Hamburger America, a State-by-State Guide to Great Burger Joints. And in 2016, Abrams Books released his first cookbook, The Great American Burger Book, available at booksellers everywhere. George can be seen on his new show Burger Scholar Sessions on Complex Media’s First We Feast, heading into its 5th season.

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G. Matot

It's also a how-to make better burgers at home.

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016

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I love this book. I read it slowly to make the pleasure last. In the Kindle edition there is some confusion regarding the photgraphs. Since the Kindle eliminates pages, knowing which burger photos go to which restaurant is often not clear. This is a better read on the Kindle Fire than the Paperwhite due to the color photos of restaurants and sandwiches.

Reading this book makes me hungry. I like it to use in my own home experimentation with cooking the ultimate home burger, which is harder than it seems since most restaurants have access to better ingredients than most of us can get in the grocery store.

I would like to add a couple comments based on personal experiences at a few of the restaurants in this book: You can easily miss the Billy Goat Tavern in downtown Chicago, the burgers there are totally not anything special. And with Hackneys on Harms in Glenview, IL, don't go to this location, it's a crowded cramped restaurant with limited parking. Instead, just a few miles to the west on Lake Avenue is the much larger much nicer Hackney's on Lake in the same town, exact same food with better surroundings and a huge parking lot.

I was not surprised to see a total lack of famous burgers from Arizona which made me consider writing that book myself.

Now what we all need is to compel George to write a next addition covering all new selections, coast to coast, or perhaps regionally (Hamburger America, East of the Mississippi?) Come on George, you know you need to do that for America!

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smokymountainfan

Burgers, we're on our way!

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013

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I saw this book while watching Burger Land on the Travel Channel. There were several burger places that we want to try and this book covers those same places as the program did. Disappointed that it is now off the air! The book (and the program gave very insightful information about the city, the burger place and the main thing, the burger itself. The book goes further in giving the address and in some cases the phone number. I was disappointed that not every state was represented in the book, but those that were have some burger places that we will definitely visit. Now that we have the book, it can travel with us and we can find those delicious bites.

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Arthur Lino

A Bible of Burgers

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2013

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Author George Motz comes across in his book (AND his TV show) as someone who is genuine and passionate about the All American Hamburger. He's thorough and complete in his choices by state, and seems to be the type of guy you'd LOVE to not only sit down and enjoy a burger and a beer with, but road tripping with him would be a never ending stretch of fun stories, experiences and adventures. The book is a must have for anyone that enjoys hamburgers.

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NOT A COOKBOOK ~ AN ADDICTION

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2014

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Sounds like a cookbook. HAMBURGER AMERICA by George Motz. What is a love story about hamburger (not really) and a travel guide to fine the best burger stands in the country. It is THE burger guide (there aren't many). I really enjoyed the book. It made my mouth drool. This book is divided by states and a little history of each burger joint with addresses and hours provided. Hit the road! Have a burger. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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music lover

George has a great job!

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2013

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I accidentally found "Burger Land" on the Travel channel, which eventually led me to this book. I really like the series on TV and was ready to buy the first edition. Before I could order the second, updated version came out. This is a goldmine of information about burger places to try, organized by state. It's a fun book to look through (don't do it on an empty stomach) and will be useful to us as we travel the US. Recommended.

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R. Spencer

Excellent Book and Show!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018

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Loved his Show on Burgers and this is an excellent book, helped me find some new Burgers spots in States near me when traveling and closer to home I found a couple.

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MRSKI

Excellent volume with great graphics

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2015

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Excellent volume with great graphics. Needs a updated companion volume, but will be hard with the hundreds of other great offerings in the marketplace.

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KBonline

Excellent Read...

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013

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By George, I think hes got it! A perfect travel companion. Also gives good hints about making burgers at home (you can easily replicate many of the styles and recipes). I highly recommend this to every young chef who wishes to start a burger stand. I hope George makes it to Phoenix soon - we gotta get on his map.

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Silmarin

Bester Reiseguide ever!

Reviewed in Germany on June 25, 2015

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Wir haben auf unserem RoadTrip quer durch die USA einige der Burgerläden abgeklappert, die in dem Buch erwähnt werden.
Die meisten waren wirklich einen Eintrag in diesem Buch wert. Es hat Spaß gemacht, die Läden zu besuchen, die man schon aus dem Buch kannte und sich selbst eine Meinung über die Burger und Fries zu bilden.
Ich kann das Buch nur jedem Burger-Liebhaber wärmstens empfehlen!!!

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CASM

All about Hamburgers

Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2020

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Makes you want more

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