All about the Burger

From conception to perfection, a complete history of the hamburger, for fans of Mark Kurlansky,Tom Standage, Jared Diamond, andBee Wilson. Discover the food history you've been missing in this entertaining book. Do you know what the first burger chain was? That Taco Bell was originally known as Bell Burger-and was founded in the same city as McDonald's? Have you heard of the 1980s Burger Wars? All About the Burgercovers all these topics and more... All About the Burgerwill take you on the burger journey of a lifetime, an informational magic carpet ride. You'll learn about restaurants, cooking styles, and different eras that have made the burger the juggernaut that it is. From White Castle to Shake Shack, from simple sandwich to specialty burger, you won't miss a bite. Thisis the definitive Bible of Burgers. After reading this book, you will learn: · The contributions burgers have made to food culture · The evolution of the burger from carnival treat to an American staple · Where to go to find your next favorite burger · And much more! Praise for All about the Burger "Sef's pursuit of the real story, along with the way he writes about the histories of these storied American restaurants and companies, truly conveys the respect and love he has for the subject."-Bob Gatewood and Brian Easley, president & vice president at Druther's "A book so meticulously researched and passionately written, it is the crowning achievement of one of our greatest food authorities. You will devour it instantly."-Lee Schrager, Food Network's South Beach Wine & Food Festival, founder

In September of 2008 Sef ""BurgerBeast"" Gonzalez opened up a blogger account with the hopes of documenting his burger excursions around South Florida and beyond. Burger Beast has appeared on South Florida television and was featured on the Travel Channel's Burger Land Miami episode. He is also the owner of the world's only museum dedicated to the history of burgers, comfort food, and advertising, the Burger Museum by Burger Beast, located at Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida. You can catch his Top 25 Burgers list for the Miami Herald every May during National Burger Month.