Yes, we too were challenged by a publicist to try the Benjamin Steak House burger against others (“Critics are invited to come into Benjamin Steak House for the challenge, where we can speed deliver our competitors’ cuts right to the table”), but everything’s settled now! Food Network Magazine, on newsstands May 5, has declared Burger Joint’s cheeseburger the ultimate in New York. Take that, all you fancy newcomers! Their list of the country’s other “ultimate burgers” follows.
Alabama: Creek Bank Restaurant
Alaska: Long Branch Saloon
Arizona: Carlsbad Tavern
Arkansas: Cotham’s In the City
California: In-N-Out Burger
Colorado: Jack-N-Grill
Connecticut: Ted’s Restaurant
Delaware: Nage
Florida: El Rey De Las Fritas
Georgia: Holeman & Finch Public House
Hawaii: Hukilau Café
Idaho: Big Juds
Illinois: Kuma’s Corner
Indiana: Farm Bloomington
Iowa: Hickory Park Restaurant Co
Kansas: Winstead’s
Kentucky: W.W. Cousins
Louisiana: Mason’s Grill
Maine: Owls Head General Store
Maryland: Mother’s Federal Hill Grille
Massachusetts: Christopher’s Restaurant & Bar
Michigan: Hunter House Hamburgers
Minnesota: Vincent-A Restaurant
Mississippi: White Trolley Café
Missouri: Blanc Burgers & Bottles
Montana: Ford’s Drive-In
Nebraska: Twisted Cork Bistro
Nevada: Kilroy’s
New Hampshire: Gilley’s PM Lunch
New Jersey: Stage Left
New Mexico: Clancy’s Irish Cantina
New York: Burger Joint
North Carolina: Raleigh Times Bar
North Dakota: Hi-Ho South
Ohio: Terry’s Turf Club
Oklahoma: Johnnie’s Grill
Oregon: Skyline Restaurant
Pennsylvania: Royal Tavern
Rhode Island: Haven Brothers
South Carolina: Nu-Way Lounge & Restaurant
South Dakota: Hemmer Brothers
Tennessee: Rotier’s
Texas: Perini Ranch Steakhouse
Utah: Acme Burger Company
Vermont: The Shopping Bag
Virginia: Ray’s Hell-Burger
Washington: Lunchbox Laboratory
Wisconsin: Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.
West Virginia: Hillbilly Hot Dogs
Wyoming: Terry Bison Ranch
