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Burgers

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    ROK:BRGR to Open in South Miami

    Looks like the South Miami/Coral Gables area is becoming a hotspot for burger joints and gastropubs with ROK:BRGR Burger Bar Gastropub announcing a late summer opening.ROK:BRGR is already a popular eatery in Fort Lauderdale, and owner Mark Falsetto is expanding the popular concept, with plans to o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2012

    Pink Slime and Now Mad Cow? Skip the Beef, Opt for a Homemade Veggie Burger Instead

    Emily CodikVeggie Burger from Green Gables CaféOn Tuesday, the USDA confirmed the detection of Mad Cow disease in a California dairy cow. Even though the agency also announced that American beef and milk continue to be safe for consumption, reports have already surfaced of countries like Indonesia ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    The Grind on Refunds: 50 Percent Off Next Year

    Last Week's Miami burger battle, The Grind, was well attended, had a diverse roster of participating restaurants, and a good cover band. The evening would have been a successful first-time event except for one problem.Excessive smoke caused by a perfect storm of problems, including the failure of a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Florida Woman Offers Sex in Exchange for Two McDonald's Dollar Menu Cheeseburgers

    We're not sure that sex with a prostitute whose fee is two cheeseburgers would actually be worth it. In fact, maybe just eating the cheeseburgers ourselves would be a better use of our resources. How good could it be for two cheap burgers? We'll never know though, because the cheeseburger bugger is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    660 at the Angler's Hemingway Burger: $20 and 45 Minutes

    ​There is a new lunch menu at 660 at the Angler's, and the item getting the most hype is the Hemingway burger -- "a blend of sirloin, brisket, and short rib, baby arugula, tomato, caramelized onions and mushrooms, Vermont cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and 660 sauce." So naturally I wante ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    The Grind Names Participating Restaurants, Backyard Burger Winners

    ​The Grind, Miami's home grown burger competition is coming soon and all over Miami, people are salivating with the promise of eating burgers from over two dozen participating local restaurants. The key word here is local. Unlike some other burger events in the Miami area, the Grind features burge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Sweet Tomatoes, Red Robin Coming to Miami

    ​No longer will fans of Sweet Tomatoes ;have to drive all the way to Broward, nor will Miami Red Robin fans have wait much longer for the chain's menu because the salad buffet-style and gourmet burger outlets are both making their way to town.The new Sweet Tomatoes restaurant will be built in The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    Enter the Short Order Best Backyard Burger Competition at the Grind

    ​Calling all burger chefs in Miami!; You know who you are -- you're the guy or gal that prides yourself on your burgers.You probably own several aprons with funny sayings on them and one of those custom branding irons so you can put your initials on your creation.If you have your own meat grinder, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    SoBeWFF: Burger Bash Awards We'd Like to See

    Courtesy of SoBeWFF​Each year at the Burger Bash, standard awards are doled out for people's choice, best-dressed burger, best side dish, and judges' favorite at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, which opens Thursday.. Some chefs cheat by offering the same burger every year, yet nevertheless ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Miami's Ten Best Burgers: Bourbon Steak, Blue Collar, Lokal, and More

    ​"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," said Popeye's pal Wimpy. He was clearly the smarter of the pair.Burgers these days can be made from anything -- lamb, turkey, pork, tuna, vegetables, ostrich. But as most will agree, the best ones are the classic. Give us a good-size hunk of ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 15, 2011

    CG Burgers versus DGB: Damn Good Burger

    ​"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," said Popeye's pal Wimpy. He was clearly the smarter of the pair.Burgers these days can be made from anything -- lamb, turkey, pork, tuna, vegetables, ostrich. But as most will agree, the best ones are the classic. Give us a good-size hunk of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    Smashburger Finally Makes it to Miami UPDATED

    The Classic Smash & fries​Billed as "the nation's fastest growing 'better burger' restaurant", Smashburger is unveiling its first Miami location (14730 Biscayne Blvd.) on Saturday, December 31 (a last-minute switch from next Wednesday, December 21). The popular chain has well over 10 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2011

    Where This Burger At? CG Burgers, That's Where!

    Lee KleinCG's Pub Burger​On Monday we put up this photo of a hamburger and asked the simple question: Where it at?Well, granted, it was a tough one. Excepting the fries and size of the burger, there wasn't much to go on. Guesses ranged from -- well, just about every burger joint in town was mentio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Five Better Alternatives To Burger King's New Chef's Burger: Think Price!

    ​Burger King recently announced its new Chef's Choice burger to much hype. The official press release describes the meat sandwich in flowery and loving terminology. "Superior from every angle, this 5.5 ounce flame-grilled burger is made with seasoned ground chuck and is topped with thick-cut bac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Now Open for Lunch

    ​Hood hangout Wynwood Kitchen & Bar (named our Best New Bar this year) just launched lunch service last week, with a few new tricks by executive chef Miguel Aguilar, who took over the kitchen this past summer. His "daily express lunch specials" are sort of a bento box minus the Japanese fare, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    Judging The Burgies: 22 Burgers in Two Hours (Photos)

    ​When Burger Beast Sef Gonzalez asked me to be a judge at the third annual Burgie Awards, I said sure. I've judged a few competitions. They're usually fun, you get a badge, and you meet some new people. When you're asked to oversee a burger competition, you naturally assume you'll be tasting burge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2011

    The Burgies: Sakaya, JRs, Tobacco Road, and Others Compete

    Burger Beast himself.​So you like burgers, huh? Not as much as Sef Gonzalez, the guy behind the Burger Beast blog, the Food Truck Tracker, and, returning this weekend, Miami's annual Burgie Awards. The annual celebration of the city's best buns (and patties and toppings) comes to Magic City Casino ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2011

    Burger King's Muffaletta-Sized Burger and Rude Call Center Operators

    ​Miami-based Burger King is once again living up to its name, "The King." Last week the company announced it will release a giant pizza-sized burger in Japan over the holidays as an alternative to Christmas dinner that will get people saying, "Merii Kurisumasu."Giant, Mexican-style burgers for Chr ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 18, 2011
  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Smashburger to Bring "A Burger With Soul" to Miami

    ​Our city is certainly not short on burger joints, but that doesn't stop new concepts from popping up all the time. The most recent to announce its arrival is Smashburger, promising fresh, "smashed-to-order" burgers along with handspun Häagen-Daz shakes and an array of local craft bottled beers a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    Consumer Reports: Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, Papa Murphy's Tops

    Five Guys scored highest among burger chains linked to Miami​Advice culled from a fast food survey among Consumer Reports readers in the August issue: "Next time you have a craving for fast food, think twice about slowing down for Burger King, KFC, McDonald's, or Taco Bell."These big names f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Sonic Beer: Now You Can Get 25 Types With Your Burger

    via wfyurasko's Flickr​We pretty much have to be drunk to find ourselves eating hydrogenated oil and FD&C Blue #1-infused grub at fast food chains like Sonic or Burger King. But maybe that's the strategy some greasy food peddlers are banking on: that lots of people are down to order trip ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 16, 2011

    Food & Drinks Readers' Poll Winners

    via wfyurasko's Flickr​We pretty much have to be drunk to find ourselves eating hydrogenated oil and FD&C Blue #1-infused grub at fast food chains like Sonic or Burger King. But maybe that's the strategy some greasy food peddlers are banking on: that lots of people are down to order trip ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 16, 2011

    Best of Miami: Food & Drinks

    via wfyurasko's Flickr​We pretty much have to be drunk to find ourselves eating hydrogenated oil and FD&C Blue #1-infused grub at fast food chains like Sonic or Burger King. But maybe that's the strategy some greasy food peddlers are banking on: that lots of people are down to order trip ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    Damn Good Burger Celebrates One Month Anniversary With Specials

    Damn Good Burger is a month old today - and you get to celebrate.​Most restaurants wait a year to celebrate their anniversary, but like most couples in high school, Damn Good Burger just can't wait an entire year to proclaim their existence. Today, Damn Good Burger is celebrating its "one-mo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    May 2011 Restaurant Openings and Closings

    Paula NiñoEl Vato Tequila and Taco Bar​And the burgers keep on coming. May saw the opening of two new burger places and more are slated to begin operation this summer. Can we get a little variety here? The good news is there were a few welcome additions, such as Little Lotus, a small restaurant s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    More Free Burgers, CG's Moves to Kendall

    South Moon Photography/Alissa DragunThe CG Burger. ​The recent proliferation of burger joints has left a remarkable trail of options, so does Miami really need yet another burger chain? Last week Damn Good Burger opened with a burger give-a-way, and now CG's attempts to win fans with a similar bri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Damn Good Burger For Free Today

    Damn Good BurgerThe house burger with lettuce, tomato, onions and DGB's special sauce. ​We told you that Damn Good Burger was coming downtown. Now that day dawns with a big burger give-a-away. The doors fly open at 11 a.m. sharp and the first three hundred customers to show receive free double pat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    The Six Worst Fast Food Burgers

    The McDonald's Angus Burger -- the "best" of the "worst."​In honor of National Burger Month, Short Order featured some great burgers in Miami, but, thus far, has totally ignored the way most people get their burger -- at the drive thru. Yes, there are wonderful places to enjoy a quality bur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    New 5 Napkin Burger: Design the Miami Burger and Win $1,000

    5 Napkin BurgerThe "Signature" Burger.​Another New Yorker attempts to win our hearts and stomachs with the soon to open 5 Napkin Burger, just down the street from Shake Shack on Lincoln Road. With established beach burger faves like Burger & Beer Joint, 8 Oz. Burger Bar and Cheeseburger Baby a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2011

    The Five Best Burgers in Miami (From $4 to $32)

    Lesley Elliott The juicy burger at Burger & Beer Joint. ​While the origins of "National Burger Month" are difficult to trace, the popularity of hamburgers goes back to the early 20th century. When factory workers needed a quick meal that fit in one hand (for productivity? Those early in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Damn Good Burger To Open In Early May

    ​ Damn Good Burger's kitchen...waiting for the burgers.​Damn Good Burger, the restaurant slated to replace Mia at Biscayne, has announced an early May opening.The restaurant will combine the "upbeat atmosphere of the 1950s and 1960s in a modern setting," said Mia's marketing and events manag ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2011

    Burger King's Japanese Meat Monster Whopper Takes Miami Beach

    Photos by Laine Doss Carla from Orlando contemplates the BK Meat Monster.​Forget nuclear death. Japan has something to smile about this week with the Miami-based Burger King Corp.'s promotion of the new "Meat Monster," a Godzilla-size sandwich available only in the land of the Rising Sun. I ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 17, 2011

    Rachel Ray, the Ritz, & Burgers

    Photos by Laine Doss Carla from Orlando contemplates the BK Meat Monster.​Forget nuclear death. Japan has something to smile about this week with the Miami-based Burger King Corp.'s promotion of the new "Meat Monster," a Godzilla-size sandwich available only in the land of the Rising Sun. I ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 27, 2011

    Right Anglers

    Photos by Laine Doss Carla from Orlando contemplates the BK Meat Monster.​Forget nuclear death. Japan has something to smile about this week with the Miami-based Burger King Corp.'s promotion of the new "Meat Monster," a Godzilla-size sandwich available only in the land of the Rising Sun. I ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 27, 2011

    Waxy On, Waxy Off

    Photos by Laine Doss Carla from Orlando contemplates the BK Meat Monster.​Forget nuclear death. Japan has something to smile about this week with the Miami-based Burger King Corp.'s promotion of the new "Meat Monster," a Godzilla-size sandwich available only in the land of the Rising Sun. I ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 27, 2011

    Learn to Sustain

    Photos by Laine Doss Carla from Orlando contemplates the BK Meat Monster.​Forget nuclear death. Japan has something to smile about this week with the Miami-based Burger King Corp.'s promotion of the new "Meat Monster," a Godzilla-size sandwich available only in the land of the Rising Sun. I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2011

    Blog Watch: Cobaya, Burgers and Pancakes

    Paula NiñoGiant oyster with habanero-citrus cauliflower by chef Joshua Marcus at the latest Cobaya dinner​Food for Thought offers a recap of the latest Cobaya dinner at Chow Down Grill.Chadzilla suggests we check out American Noodle Bar and Pastry is Art.Les Dames d'Escoffier are holding the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Broward vs. Miami-Dade: Who Has the Best Burger?

    Photo by Riki AltmanThe winner!​I just love a challenge. Actually, it's fairer to say I love being the guest judge at a challenge when other people have to cook for me. Who wouldn't want that gig? I not only get a free meal (or the equivalent of three or four meals, which is most often the case), ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Labor Day Bonus: Ten Recipes From Finalists in $100,000 Burger Contest

    Hey Burger Beast, how 'bout some blueberry mustard on that?​Sutter Home is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Build a Better Burger contest by holding its high-stakes burger cook-off on September 23, at Collins Park in South Beach. The prize money this year has doubled to $100,000 for the mos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    McDonald's Big Loser In Consumer Reports Burger Survey

    Consumer Reports recently polled 28,000 online subscribers and asked them to rate hamburgers from 18 fast food restaurants around the country. Those surveyed were asked to rate each burger from 1 to 10, the scale going from least delicious burger ever eaten to the most delicious. McDonald's finished ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2010

    Plato Royale: Five Guys vs. Shake Shack

    When it comes to the heated war over who serves the best burgers and fries in town, people are quick to defend the establishments to which they've sworn allegiance. With New York City's famed Shake Shack having recently set up shop on Lincoln Road and Mid-Atlantic franchise Five Guys opening five lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2009

    New Burger King Whopper Bar South Beach Holding Casting Auditions

    via Whopper Bar now hiring ad on CraigslistHahahaha. Doesn't that sign look like it says "Shave it your way?" ​​What is Whopper Bar? A high-falutin' fast food joint with an upscale interior, 22 topping choices for a Whopper-based menu, the fatter-patty casual dining upgrade burger, Whopperistas ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 10, 2009

    Dress to Tear Flesh

    via Whopper Bar now hiring ad on CraigslistHahahaha. Doesn't that sign look like it says "Shave it your way?" ​​What is Whopper Bar? A high-falutin' fast food joint with an upscale interior, 22 topping choices for a Whopper-based menu, the fatter-patty casual dining upgrade burger, Whopperistas ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 28, 2009

    Burger Battle '09

    Where can the best burger for the buck be bought?

  • Dining

    December 27, 2007

    Well Done

    Five Guys burgers come to Miami, ready to wrangle with the best.

  • Dining

    October 26, 2006

    Pretty Patties

    Oneburger meets your meatery needs

  • Dining

    November 17, 2005

    This Kosher Carrot Kicks Ass

    Who knew health food could be so tasty?

  • Dining

    May 21, 1998

    Here Comes the Neighborhood

    Who knew health food could be so tasty?

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