Author: michaelm

Burger World Turned Upside-Down Yet Again

Burger World Turned Upside-Down Yet Again

The Straight Beef’s Rating System Revised To Include Quarter Points Here’s the Triangle’s new Top 10, based on our new average scores: 1. Mojoe’s (Raleigh) 4.83 2. Brewmasters Bar and Grill (Raleigh) 4.67 2. Buns...

Review #17: Brewmasters Bar and Grill (Raleigh)

Review #17: Brewmasters Bar and Grill (Raleigh)

Joint: Brewmasters Bar and Grill Burger: The Hangover (Michael), The Brewmaster (Scott), The Standard (John) Category: Classic Rocks (John), Look at Me! (Scott and Michael) Michael’s Review Michael’s review: 4.75 out of 5. Scott’s...

Review #16: City Beverage (Durham)

Review #16: City Beverage (Durham)

Joint: City Beverage Burger: Fuego Diablo (Michael), Blackened Blue (Scott), Super Deluxe (John) Category: Look At Me! (Scott and Michael), Classic Rocks (John) Michael: Is anyone else having a hard time writing the City...

Review #15: MacGregor Draft House (Cary)

Review #15: MacGregor Draft House (Cary)

Joint: MacGregor Draft House Burger: Kansas City Burger (Scott), Fromage a Trois (John), California Burger (Michael) Category: Classic Rocks Scott’s Review If you asked me to recall a meal from my childhood—let’s say something...

Review #14: Abbey Road (Cary)

Review #14: Abbey Road (Cary)

Joint: Abbey Road Burger: George Burger Category: Classic Rocks John’s Review Abbey Road to Nowhere With a Little Help from My Friends, I was encouraged to give Abbey Road another try. I’d been there...

Renegade Review: Ray’s Hell Burger (Arlington, VA)

Renegade Review: Ray’s Hell Burger (Arlington, VA)

After eating at Ray’s Hell Burger, I decided to do some research on this fine burger establishment. I came across four comment cards written by some of Ray’s famous patrons.

Ask the Burgiatrist

Ask the Burgiatrist

Wary in Weehawken DEAR DR. BLUMENTHAL: I don’t believe that “burgiatry” is an actual field of study. In fact, I don’t believe that any self-respecting educational institution would include it in its course offerings....

Review #13: Buns (Chapel Hill)

Review #13: Buns (Chapel Hill)

Joint: Buns Burger: Double Stack (various toppings) Category: Classic Rocks John’s Review I’m a sensitive man, and I’m proud of it. Many a time have I found myself overwhelmed by a sudden revelation of...