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Review #66 – Krafty’s Burgers and Brews (Garner, NC)

FADE IN: FX:       Whirling newspaper that stops to reveal the headline “Krafty’s Burgers & Brews.” SUPER:    Burgertone News Presents! SOUND FX: Morse code telegraph sound -.- .-. .- ..-. – -.– .—-. … ANNCR:   ...

Review #65 – West Park Tavern (Cary, NC)

Please rise for the Honorable Judge and Burgiatrist in Residence Carolyn McLain. Carolyn: We are here today to hear the arguments of Senior Burgiatrist Michael Marino and Burger Evangelist The Reverend Donald Corey. Before...

The Straight Beef Podcast #24

The Straight Beef Podcast #24

Ketchup. Catsup. Which is it? Also, introducing the Reverend Don Corey. You can download the podcast directly from Libsyn, you can subscribe to our feed via iTunes, or you can listen directly from our app.

Review #64 – Mason Jar Tavern (Holly Springs, NC)

We rolled up separately in our suburban dad-mobiles so as to avoid unwanted attention. Our wily prey had taken great pains to conceal itself among the pedestrian surroundings of an infill shopping center, a...

Renegade Review: Burger 21 (Tampa, FL)

Renegade Review: Burger 21 (Tampa, FL)

I found myself with my family in Tampa, FL, hankering for a burger. My brother-in-law suggested heading to Burger 21, another contender in the “fast casual” boutique burger category. What I didn’t realize at...

The Straight Beef Podcast #23

In this, the 23rd episode of The Straight Beef Podcast, Scott and Michael finish up their discussion of the perfect grind. Which combination of meats give you the best burger? Skirt steak? Brisket? Flap...

10 NC Burger Joints

Here’s a nice article on 10 Burger Joints from North Carolina from onlyinnorthcarolina.com. It’s a pretty great list. TSB faves Johnson’s Drive In Al’s Burger Shack made the list. 10 Burger Joints In North...

Review #63 – Jimmy V’s Steakhouse (Cary, NC)

[Editor’s Note: Before you read this review, please take time to donate to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. We’ll make it easy for you. Just click here.] Listen, Baby, when Jimmy V was...