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Review #12: The Raleigh Times (Raleigh)

Review #12: The Raleigh Times (Raleigh)

Scott’s Review (Classic Rocks) THIS JUST IN: Researchers Call Raleigh Times Burger “Weak-Ass” According to a recent report by the National Burgiatric Institute (NBI), a federally funded research and development center established to determine...

Renegade Review: B&D Burgers (Salt Lake City, UT)

Renegade Review: B&D Burgers (Salt Lake City, UT)

I was in a cheap hotel near the Salt Lake City International Airport, a little tired and a lot hungry. I consulted Urbanspoon’s iPhone app for the ideal burger joint to cure what ailed...

Reviews #10 and #11: Bonefish Grill (Cary) and Cheesecake Factory (Raleigh)

Reviews #10 and #11: Bonefish Grill (Cary) and Cheesecake Factory (Raleigh)

John’s Reviews: A Kind of Kobe Komparison   Preface: Let me speak for the TSB faculty and state for the record—for anyone who may look upon the comparative review that follows with a measure...

Renegade Review: The Varsity (Atlanta, GA)

Renegade Review: The Varsity (Atlanta, GA)

It’s been contrary to the Straight Beef credo to visit fast food joints, but The Varsity in Atlanta is a notable exception. It’s beyond fast food. It’s trans-fast. It’s supra-fast, if you will. According...

Review #9: The Corner Tavern and Grill (Cary)

Review #9: The Corner Tavern and Grill (Cary)

Joint: The Corner Tavern and Grill Burger: Corner Burger (Scott and John), Mickey Burger (Michael) Burger Category: Classic Rocks John’s Review Corner Burger (Classic Rocks with a twist…pretzel twist, that is) When I updated...

Renegade Review: No Name Saloon and Grill (Park City, UT)

Renegade Review: No Name Saloon and Grill (Park City, UT)

My journey to Park City was long, and the stale, re-circulated airplane air had taken its toll. Wanting nothing more than some grub to satiate my hunger, I got out of the hotel’s Escalade...

Review #8: Tribeca Tavern (Cary)

Review #8: Tribeca Tavern (Cary)

Joint: Tribeca Tavern Burger: Land and Sea (Scott), Southern Lovin’ (John), The Masterpiece (Michael) Burger Category: Look At Me! (Scott and John), Snooty Beauty (Michael) Michael’s Review There was a lot to like about...

Renegade Review: JG Melon (New York, NY)

Renegade Review: JG Melon (New York, NY)

Since 1972, the Upper East Side’s JG Melon (3rd Avenue at 74th Street) has been delighting out-of-town pilgrims and neighborhood faithful alike with what many call the best burger on the isle of Manhattan....