Friday, July 30, 2010
Burger Politics
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Apparently Barack Obama isn't the only one who goes for burgers... Although it appears that the Canadian doesn't actually eat a hamburger.
Apparently Barack Obama isn't the only one who goes for burgers... Although it appears that the Canadian doesn't actually eat a hamburger.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Exactly what is needed; A Fab Hot Dogs for hamburgers
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Over on the left coast, Jonathan Gold writes about a restaurant in Los Angeles where you can get a variety of regional dogs. Or as he writes: "a Carolina slaw dog and a North Jersey Italian hot dog, a Bald Eagle and a Midwestern-style Coney dog." Personally my favorite line is "the frankfurter diaspora."
It occurred to me, especially after seeing the film Hamburger America, that doing something like for the hamburger would be wonderful. Instead of having to travel all over the place (whether it was the country or Montreal is irrelevant) all you would need to do is park yourself in one seat and eat to your heart's content! Guber Burgers, Butter Burgers, Deep Fried Burgers, along with everything that didn't make the cut in the film all in one place - Awesome!
Over on the left coast, Jonathan Gold writes about a restaurant in Los Angeles where you can get a variety of regional dogs. Or as he writes: "a Carolina slaw dog and a North Jersey Italian hot dog, a Bald Eagle and a Midwestern-style Coney dog." Personally my favorite line is "the frankfurter diaspora."
It occurred to me, especially after seeing the film Hamburger America, that doing something like for the hamburger would be wonderful. Instead of having to travel all over the place (whether it was the country or Montreal is irrelevant) all you would need to do is park yourself in one seat and eat to your heart's content! Guber Burgers, Butter Burgers, Deep Fried Burgers, along with everything that didn't make the cut in the film all in one place - Awesome!
More on Cheeseburger Baby
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- The press release.
- Voluntary Mother Earth's website.
- And the place to download Cheeseburger Baby.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Episode 64: Five Guys
Episode 64: Five Guys [11:48]
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In today's episode Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein drive to what seems the end of the earth, but is in fact Vaudreuil, so that they can visit and eat at the very first Five Guys restaurant in Quebec. Why Five Guys? Why Vaudreuil?
But before we get into the complete Five Guys experience, and answer questions like those, we need to back up slightly - actually a lot. Five Guys, in Quebec (and eastern Ontario) is run by Wayne Sellers and Caleb Koeppel. They met playing hockey, but not where you think. And then an introduction to Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein is de rigueur. (If you are interested; e coli is a gram negative rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. Most E. coli strains are harmless, they are part of the normal flora of the gut, and can benefit their hosts by producing vitamin K2, and by preventing the establishment of pathogenic bacteria within the intestine.)
Here at the Montreal Burger Report we start with a checklist. A checklist of things to pay attention to, a checklist of things to concentrate on, and a checklist to focus us on the task at hand - eating hamburgers and cheeseburgers. In this episode we go over the items on the checklist.
Five Guys burgers and fries is located at 54, boulevard de la Cite-des-Jeunes in Vaudreuil. Their phone number is 450-510-0710 and they are open seven days a week from 11AM to 10PM.
View The Montreal Burger Report Map in a larger map
In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is My Dinner with Andre meets Rocky & Bullwinkle at Martin Picard's place. It is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and E Coli go out have a couple of burgers, some pop and talk about them and to the people who make them. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at http://montrealburgers.blogspot.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. If you would like to write to us, our email address is MontrealBurgers@Gmail.com.
The Montreal Burger Report is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, both with and without bacon in Montreal.
This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written and produced by Chris Zeke Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, and YOU for listening.
(Download:
MP3 15MB / FLAC 115MB / Ogg Vorbis 8MB / Stream)
(or play it here)
In today's episode Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein drive to what seems the end of the earth, but is in fact Vaudreuil, so that they can visit and eat at the very first Five Guys restaurant in Quebec. Why Five Guys? Why Vaudreuil?
Five Guys in Vaudreuil
But before we get into the complete Five Guys experience, and answer questions like those, we need to back up slightly - actually a lot. Five Guys, in Quebec (and eastern Ontario) is run by Wayne Sellers and Caleb Koeppel. They met playing hockey, but not where you think. And then an introduction to Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein is de rigueur. (If you are interested; e coli is a gram negative rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. Most E. coli strains are harmless, they are part of the normal flora of the gut, and can benefit their hosts by producing vitamin K2, and by preventing the establishment of pathogenic bacteria within the intestine.)
E Coli
Here at the Montreal Burger Report we start with a checklist. A checklist of things to pay attention to, a checklist of things to concentrate on, and a checklist to focus us on the task at hand - eating hamburgers and cheeseburgers. In this episode we go over the items on the checklist.
A Checklist
Five Guys burgers and fries is located at 54, boulevard de la Cite-des-Jeunes in Vaudreuil. Their phone number is 450-510-0710 and they are open seven days a week from 11AM to 10PM.
View The Montreal Burger Report Map in a larger map
In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is My Dinner with Andre meets Rocky & Bullwinkle at Martin Picard's place. It is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and E Coli go out have a couple of burgers, some pop and talk about them and to the people who make them. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at http://montrealburgers.blogspot.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. If you would like to write to us, our email address is MontrealBurgers@Gmail.com.
The Montreal Burger Report is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, both with and without bacon in Montreal.
This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written and produced by Chris Zeke Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, and YOU for listening.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
IGA has some serious marketing talent
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In the summer issue of Inspired (the in-house advertisement dressed up like a magazine for IGA) they had a hamburger on the cover,
so I, naturally, had to pick it up. Nothing special inside, just a whole bunch of advertisements and a whack of recipes using things you can only buy at IGA. But what jumped out at me was the phrase butcher-style technique. They use it to describe some of their new hamburger products. But what I want to know is what exactly does it mean?
In the summer issue of Inspired (the in-house advertisement dressed up like a magazine for IGA) they had a hamburger on the cover,
so I, naturally, had to pick it up. Nothing special inside, just a whole bunch of advertisements and a whack of recipes using things you can only buy at IGA. But what jumped out at me was the phrase butcher-style technique. They use it to describe some of their new hamburger products. But what I want to know is what exactly does it mean?
Freer interprovincial trade in meat?
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It appears that more and more barriers are coming down. According to Meat Trade News Daily (yes, I read 'em all) one of the results of all the Agriculture Ministers' meeting in Saskatoon was a pledge toward creating pilot projects toward freer interprovincial trade in meat. Basically getting something figured out so that provincially inspected abattoirs can sell their meat interprovincially.
On first blush, I'm not so certain I like this idea...
It appears that more and more barriers are coming down. According to Meat Trade News Daily (yes, I read 'em all) one of the results of all the Agriculture Ministers' meeting in Saskatoon was a pledge toward creating pilot projects toward freer interprovincial trade in meat. Basically getting something figured out so that provincially inspected abattoirs can sell their meat interprovincially.
On first blush, I'm not so certain I like this idea...
Monday, July 26, 2010
Teatro Hamburger making
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Got a nice video here from the Teatro Restaurant in Calgary about making burgers. Personally, I like the use of a knife (and not a grinder) to chop the meat. But I think he handles it just a little bit too much.
Got a nice video here from the Teatro Restaurant in Calgary about making burgers. Personally, I like the use of a knife (and not a grinder) to chop the meat. But I think he handles it just a little bit too much.
L'Epicerie on Ketchup, Mustard & Relish
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Looks like I can get a couple of videos out of the way all at once. Back in June L'épicerie did a 5 minute segment on condiments (thankfully at the beginning of the show). Tout.tv doesn't do embedding, so click here if you'd like to watch.
Or I can summarize: Three cooks, Michel Daviau from Frites Alors, Simon Frechette from Les Belles Sœurs and Peirre-Luc Chevalier from La Cantine sit around on a deck. They dip french fries into ketchup, hot dog bits into mustard, and eat relish using a spoon. They make inane comments ("mmmm," "this is good," "I don't like this one," etc) while tasting. And then somehow they decide which ones are best.
Given that Frites Alors uses pre-peeled potatoes, I'm inclined to discount anything and everything M. Daviau says. And as they are only tasting industrial food, I also question why anyone would want to eat it. But according to them (but I don't know how they chose) Selection, President's Choice and Heinz Organic are the best ketchups, Heinz has the best mustard, and No Name is the best relish.
Yeah, right...
Looks like I can get a couple of videos out of the way all at once. Back in June L'épicerie did a 5 minute segment on condiments (thankfully at the beginning of the show). Tout.tv doesn't do embedding, so click here if you'd like to watch.
Or I can summarize: Three cooks, Michel Daviau from Frites Alors, Simon Frechette from Les Belles Sœurs and Peirre-Luc Chevalier from La Cantine sit around on a deck. They dip french fries into ketchup, hot dog bits into mustard, and eat relish using a spoon. They make inane comments ("mmmm," "this is good," "I don't like this one," etc) while tasting. And then somehow they decide which ones are best.
Given that Frites Alors uses pre-peeled potatoes, I'm inclined to discount anything and everything M. Daviau says. And as they are only tasting industrial food, I also question why anyone would want to eat it. But according to them (but I don't know how they chose) Selection, President's Choice and Heinz Organic are the best ketchups, Heinz has the best mustard, and No Name is the best relish.
Yeah, right...
The Great Hamburger Pictures never stop...
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So my best intentions for July went out the window. But I'm back with more pictures and more podcasts about Hamburgers. I hope you are enjoying your summer as well.
My Burger (Best in show) Photo by Zdenko Zivkovic
So my best intentions for July went out the window. But I'm back with more pictures and more podcasts about Hamburgers. I hope you are enjoying your summer as well.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Morer Good Lookin' Cheeseburger Pictures
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Delicious cheeseburger with onion rings. Also known as the Rox Burger, Photo by horsepj
Photo by staceymccool
Bulldog Bacon Cheeseburger Photo by Monkey River Town
Fat Burger Photo by pgsvensk
The Piemonte Whopper Photo by Rubber Slippers In Italy
Friday, July 9, 2010
Ricardo tries to do Burgers
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And being the big star that he is, he tries to do something new. Namely using ground chicken to make his burgers and using the ground beef to make more kebab-like food. It doesn't work for me, although my main, major and big complaint is that he handles his food too much.
And being the big star that he is, he tries to do something new. Namely using ground chicken to make his burgers and using the ground beef to make more kebab-like food. It doesn't work for me, although my main, major and big complaint is that he handles his food too much.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Yet another set of good lookin' burgers
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The Brie Burger Photo by spcbrass
Cheesburger & Pommes Frites Photo by JaBB
Cheeseburger From the Habit Burger grill Photo by Harvey-Harv
Roseleaf Burger Photo by Falling Sky
Hamburger Photo by _gem_
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Episode 63: Burger de Ville
Episode 63: Burger de Ville [10:44]
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In today's episode Chris Zeke Hand and Linda Extra Pickles Besner continue talking with Red Whaba proprietor extraordinaire of the latest and greatest entry on the Montreal Burger Scene. He talks about the future plans for Burger de Ville. Zeke and Extra Pickles then close the joint and Zeke debriefs Extra Pickles on her Montreal Burger Report experience.
Burger de Ville is located at 59 Westminster in Montreal West, their phone number is 514 564 9902 and they are open seven days a week from 11 in the morning to 9 at night.
The Montreal Burger Report is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and Extra Pickles go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them. It is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sliders in Montreal. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at http://montrealburgers.blogspot.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. If you would like to write to us, our email address is MontrealBurger@Gmail.com.
Burger de Ville
Address: 59 Westminster
Phone Number: +1 (514) 564-9902
This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written and produced by Chris Zeke Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, The Sweetback Sisters and the one the only the incomparable Brad Slyde of DiscoBreak.com for the music, and YOU for listening.
View The Montreal Burger Report Map in a larger map
(Download:
MP3 15MB / FLAC 115MB / Ogg Vorbis 9MB / Stream)
(or play it here)
In today's episode Chris Zeke Hand and Linda Extra Pickles Besner continue talking with Red Whaba proprietor extraordinaire of the latest and greatest entry on the Montreal Burger Scene. He talks about the future plans for Burger de Ville. Zeke and Extra Pickles then close the joint and Zeke debriefs Extra Pickles on her Montreal Burger Report experience.
Burger de Ville is located at 59 Westminster in Montreal West, their phone number is 514 564 9902 and they are open seven days a week from 11 in the morning to 9 at night.
The Montreal Burger Report is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and Extra Pickles go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them. It is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sliders in Montreal. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at http://montrealburgers.blogspot.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. If you would like to write to us, our email address is MontrealBurger@Gmail.com.
Burger de Ville
Address: 59 Westminster
Phone Number: +1 (514) 564-9902
This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written and produced by Chris Zeke Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, The Sweetback Sisters and the one the only the incomparable Brad Slyde of DiscoBreak.com for the music, and YOU for listening.
View The Montreal Burger Report Map in a larger map
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
The Victoria Burger Blog does Toronto
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While I was relaxing, The Victoria Burger Blog was touring the country. Specifically, Toronto. Personally, I want to know when they are going to show up here?
While I was relaxing, The Victoria Burger Blog was touring the country. Specifically, Toronto. Personally, I want to know when they are going to show up here?
20 'new' hamburger joints in the United States
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The now web only version of Bon Appetit lists 10 but βurgerβusiness takes exception with Bon Appetit's definition of new, and lists another 10.
The now web only version of Bon Appetit lists 10 but βurgerβusiness takes exception with Bon Appetit's definition of new, and lists another 10.
Brasserie T! getting good press
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First from La Presse, Rue Frontenac, The Gazette, and one, two three, four more.
The reason I mention it here, is that apparently there is a hamburger on the menu...
First from La Presse, Rue Frontenac, The Gazette, and one, two three, four more.
The reason I mention it here, is that apparently there is a hamburger on the menu...
Monday, July 5, 2010
Some Great Burger Pictures
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While it hasn't quite been as relaxing as I had hoped, the break has proved to be interesting to say the least. There have been (and will continue to be) changes here, there, and elsewhere, most notably; I'm going to try to publish three new posts on or about hamburgers and cheeseburgers in Montreal before 9AM every day that there isn't an episode podcast. And then, depending on how things go, I might start changing the nature of the podcasts, somewhat. But more on that development if and when it happens.
The Strasburger Photo by voteprime
burger with milkshake and fries horizontal Photo by MLA 2.0
Cheeseburger Photo by mhaithaca
Roasted Garlic Cheeseburger Photo by amanky
Photo by timothybscott
While it hasn't quite been as relaxing as I had hoped, the break has proved to be interesting to say the least. There have been (and will continue to be) changes here, there, and elsewhere, most notably; I'm going to try to publish three new posts on or about hamburgers and cheeseburgers in Montreal before 9AM every day that there isn't an episode podcast. And then, depending on how things go, I might start changing the nature of the podcasts, somewhat. But more on that development if and when it happens.
Good Lookin' Burger Joint Signs
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Burger Barn Photo by vintage roadtrip
Samo's Photo by avilon_music
Top Notch Photo by pianoforte109
What kinda burger ya got there? Photo by Lynn Altevogt
Sonic Drive In Photo by the Gallopping Geezer
Red Robin Photo by {super}nova
Hamburger Art
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Bartley's Photo by axlsouetre
4/360 Photo by PandaRevolution
Hamburger Hill Photo by kooky love
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