PrintBest Burger in the World at The Little Owl?
[Photograph: Ed Levine]
According to the London Observer, the best burger in the world—in the world, people—is Joey Campanaro's LaFrieda-pattied, bacon-topped cheeseburger at New York's The Little Owl. (Would that they'd found a more authoritative expert consultant.)
Well, at least they didn't pick the Corner Bistro. The Little Owl's burger is a beaut, with a shortrib-brisket blend and maple-cured bacon. Ed Levine raved about this burger, claiming the "house-made bun propels it to mythical, hall-of-fame status."
Still, though—how does anyone pick the world's best burger? Presumably, head to the United States of Burgers, pick an all-around culinary heavyweight town, and find the best burger there. That's logic that might work, say, for the pastrami on rye at Katz's (another entry on The Observer's list); there are only so many old-school delis in this great land of ours. But with so many burgers on so many griddles across this great meat-eating land, the notion of picking the best seems pretty ludicrous.
What's your nomination for the world's best burger? And could it beat The Little Owl's in a cagefight?
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13 Comments:
Since I'll never try them all, the world's best burger is whatever one I get to eat next :)
ratbuddy at 8:37PM on 09/16/09
The burger shown is...dare I say it...too much meat? The burgers at "Island's"...a burger chain in the U.S. (mostly California and Florida) are quite good and, equally important, consistant. AND...their fries are endless and twice-fried! Very good on all counts! Bob
PS: And you're right, ratbuddy, the next burger I get could be the best!
sticky wicket at 8:58PM on 09/16/09
A double cheeseburger (mustard, pickles and mayo) from Schoop's. After that, a Double-Double from In-N-Out. Honorary mention: a bacon cheeseburger from Kilroy's Pub in Lansing, IL.
NotAmerican at 3:14AM on 09/17/09
I'll go with my old standby - Cheeseburger from Molly's in San Bernardino CA is my fav with the crinkle cut fries and the old fashioned chocolate shake! Although I do enjoy a Double Double from In N Out, how about a messy Double Cheeseburger from Baker's Drive in (throughout So Cal)?
Ahhh yes the good ole days!
Lvn4life at 11:24AM on 09/17/09
Minetta Tavern might be it...or possibly a Steak 'n Shake double.
greenolivemedia at 3:02PM on 09/17/09
1. Julius
2. Shake Shack
3. sure... double double from In N Out
patrickamory at 3:45PM on 09/17/09
Best burger I've ever had? I have had many burgers in my lifetime, and some really great ones, in fact. In N' Out, Island Burger, Shake Shack, etc
But --
There's a bar in a little town near where I grew up that has by far the best tasting burger I have ever had, ever, period, end of story. The bar is a dump, patronized primarily by the scum and villainy of the earth (much like the Star Wars cantina) -- but I swear to you the burger is unreal.
DJ SpecialSauce at 4:19PM on 09/17/09
Oh and I forgot to add... the burger is like $1.75, the value of the century.
It's not a gigantic burger ($1.75) but the taste is amazing.
Lee's Place. Geneva, OH. Trust me it is awesome.
DJ SpecialSauce at 4:26PM on 09/17/09
I dunno.. sometimes "the best" burger is all about the environment and how far you've travelled and waited for it, to culminate in a sort of optimal hunger/anticipation to taste ratio.
The burger at Le Tub in Fort Lauderdale, after traveling 1600 miles, driving past it five times before seeing it and waiting an hour and a half during sunset was pretty darn worth the best burger award.
Food Monstar at 4:32PM on 09/17/09
JG Melon, New York City is my all-time favorite. I know that the AHT folks disagree, but it always does it for me.
Minetta black label for an earthy flavor explosion (and if I feel like parting with 26 bucks).
Shake shack for something quick and painless on the wallet.
burgerblogger at 5:24PM on 09/17/09
Is there such a thing?? I mean there are some really great burgers all over the world!
I don't think you can honestly answer this if you haven't traveled! That said, everyone raves over In-N-Out burgers but living on the East Coast makes it impossible for me to try one!
Just enjoy the great ones in your neck of the woods!
jlewfoodie at 4:51PM on 09/18/09
There is no such thing as the best burger. There are so many types of burgers you cant simply bundle them together. You cant compare a shack burger to a double double the same way you cant compare apples to oranges.
Q80 BurgerBelly at 7:08PM on 09/19/09
For fancy burgers, the best I've ever had is the burger at La Laiterie in Providence, RI. For a cheaper, take-out burger, I'd say Shake Shack then In-N-Out.
slin1 at 9:07PM on 09/20/09