an entire chapter dedicated to the Frita Cubana! The Beast gives burger lovers the cheese on the birth and evolution of one of the most enduring cultural and culinary American phenomenon.”
—Ivonne B. Ward
“A must-read for anyone who agrees that the burger is one of the most iconic foods in America. This book has been painstakingly researched with so many details and inside information that will satisfy the cravings of any burger aficionado. With all of the craft burgers we have available now, this book gives us a historical view on how this American food staple became so prominent in our culture.”
—Adrian Simo
“The Burger Beast is tapped into the main line of South Florida burger culture. Hamburger aficionados will be fascinated by the Beast’s collection of burger lore.”
—JC Lopez
“This is exactly like eating fries out of the drive-thru bag. The next bit of history is better than the last and leaves you wanting more of that salty goodness.”
—Charlie Calderin
“Burgers, history, business, and great stories! Love it. We drive by these places every day and sometimes we take them for granted. Thanks for sharing the stories of these visionaries with us Burger Beast.”
—Javier De La Vega
“If you love food and consider yourself a foodie, then this is the book for you. Burger Beast’s attention to detail is second to none. Beast has a real passion for telling the history of the burger. Run, don’t walk to get many copies of this book, and give them to your friends, especially the vegan ones.”
—Dan Vezina
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All About the Burger: A History of America’s Favorite Sandwich
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication number: 2019932091
ISBN: (print) 978-1-63353-962-4, (ebook) 978-1-63353-963-1
BISAC category code HIS054000 HISTORY / Social History
Printed in the United States of America
Ingredients
Chapter 9: A Better Burger Revival
Chapter 10: Regional Specialty Burgers
Chapter 12: Burger Competitions
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