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The hamburger has become one of America’s favorite bites. Between quickly made fast food burgers, those made at home and at local burger joints, Americans consume nearly 50 billion burgers per year, ...

Have you ever wondered who invented the hamburger? In its most basic form, it's simply a beef patty sandwiched between two buns, and yet it's become a long-enduring symbol of American culture and ...

The film explores the history and cultural significance of the hamburger, tracing its origins from Russian Tartars to German immigrants and the invention of the sandwich by John Montagu, the Earl of ...

Louis Lunch is so old-school there is no history class. American hamburger history, at least, begins right here. The New Haven, Connecticut eatery is considered the birthplace of a national culinary ...

It’s quite possible that no one knows hamburgers better than George Motz, the founder of New York City’s luncheonette-style Hamburger America and self-proclaimed burger scholar. Even before opening ...

When biting into a juicy burger, most people likely don't realize that the history of this seemingly simple meal spans multiple continents and can be traced back almost a thousand years. Much like the ...

While the hot dog is considered quintessential cuisine for the Fourth of July holiday, the hamburger is undeniably king among American eats. It is a menu staple at restaurants throughout the U.S., not ...