Author: michaelm

The Straight Beef Podcast #6

The Straight Beef Podcast #6

In this episode, we talk about the differences between chains and local burger joints and why we haven’t reviewed certain places. There’s also a little meditative interlude near the end. Download this episode and all...

The Straight Beef Podcast #5

The Straight Beef Podcast #5

Scott and Michael talk about the joys and differences of flat grill vs. open grill cooking. Scott also puts Michael’s extensive condiment knowledge to the test. Download this episode and all of our back episodes...

Review #42 – Gorman Street Pub (Raleigh, NC)

Review #42 – Gorman Street Pub (Raleigh, NC)

These Are Not The Burgers You’re Looking For The voice of the Ancient Burgiatrist Kobe-Wan came quietly into the Straight Beef’s collective conscious: “You will go to the Gorman Street System.” Gorman Street? “There...

The Straight Beef Podcast – Episode 4

The Straight Beef Podcast – Episode 4

In this very special episode, Scott and Michael discuss perhaps the most hotly debated issue in the history of burgiatry. Also: We got some fancy new podcasting equipment, so you should be able to...

Review #41 – Geer Street Garden (Durham, NC)

Review #41 – Geer Street Garden (Durham, NC)

Geer Street Garden (Durham) Durham’s popular Geer Street Garden—spitting distance from Duke Tower—offers one burger, infinite ways. The third of its three listed toppings—bacon, cheese, and “What-Have-You”—summoned the inner Seuss in each of us…...