Sketch Burger - Philadelphia, PA

http://www.sketch-burger.com/


Folks, this is a MUST DO BURGER in Philly.  I mean top 10 on my list. It's a simple "burger joint" with about 5 tables. Classic place.  While the entire menu is tempting to try, get a burger first and then go back another time  for more.  Went there today to get over the Thanksgiving Turkey Blues.  I had the Kobe Burger with Blue Cheese. One of the tastiest burgers I've had in a while.   We started with the Green chili cheese fries which are dynamite.  A must order item.  I was told that the chili's today are still from the summer's harvest in their own garden (not kidding).  These folks are doing some fresh and creative stuff.  My niece had the pulled pork sandwich which was really tasty and that's coming from a southerner!  I will definitely be a frequent diner at Sketch. It's worth the hour drive to get it from Jersey.

The Little Owl - New York City

http://www.thelittleowlnyc.com/

This Burger has been chalked up to be the best burger in the world.  I'm here to tell you- NOT TRUE.  Maybe I hit them on a bad day, but this burger did not live up to any of it's billings.  While the restaurant itself is quaint and charming, the greeting at the door was more like "why are you here and what do you want".  A simple hello or welcome would have been nice.  I felt like these people were doing us a favor by serving us.  That said, they should have picked up our tab on this one.  It's an overpriced average burger.  Enough said.

Burger and Beer Joint - Miami, FL

http://bnbjoint.com/

This is a little pub in downtown Miami that's worth a visit, especially if you need to see a sports event.  Lots of TV's, tables and burger options.  I went for their famous Mustang Sally. It comes with the       B & B logo branded into the bun- a nice touch! Cooked perfectly.  The chili cheese fries are winners, also the green bean fries, zucchini fries and mushroom fries ( yes, we had a lot of fries!).  Enjoy!

Charm City Burgers - Deerfield Beach, FL

This little screen door dump is a gem amongst the big boys.  It's eclectic in nature and features burger specials nightly.  Sorry for the ridiculously bad picture- I was in a hurry to eat!  This burger joint is in a small strip mall off Hillsboro Blvd and you'd drive right past it if you weren't looking. LOOK! It's worth stopping for. And while I didn't have one myself, rumor has it that the salted caramel milkshake is a winner!         http://www.charmcityburgers.com/

Elevation Burger

http://www.elevationburger.com/EB.php

This is a chain that will rival 5-Guys and the likes.  Good Burger- get the double! The cheese is real and you can taste it.  While they are not on the menu- ask for the cheese fries!  We drive an hour for this burger and it was worth it!

Le Tub - Hollywood, FL

 

http://www.theletub.com/ 

Rated as the #1 Burger in the country by GQ, we've got it at the top of our list as well.  It's a lot of meat so you need to be hungry when you sit down.  It's cooked perfectly and served on a paper plate. What's better than that?  The atmosphere of this place definitely helps the burger.  Open air seating on the inner-coastal.  A must do if you're in the Ft. Lauderdale area.