About
A Hamburger Today is a weblog about America's national dish—the hamburger! We offer a delicious mix of news digests, reviews, videos, and musings on all things burger-related.
Who's Who
Adam Kuban | editor in chief and founder
Because you're no doubt curious, my favorite burgers can be found at Bobo's Drive-In, Shake Shack, Cozy Inn, and White Castle.
Favorite burger style: Sliders. They're the reason this site exists. I was originally going to focus AHT on sliders, but I thought that might be a bit too niche.
Ketchup or mustard? Ketchup.
American, Swiss, cheddar, or other? American!
And how would you like that done, sir? Medium-rare, please, my good man.
Contact: adam@ahamburgertoday.com
Lauren Krueger | contributing editor
Would you do us the favor of describing your perfect burger? How kind of you to ask! Let's start with a third pound of that magic mixture of brisket and sirloin that the Shake Shack grinds up so nicely and, um, griddle it, yeah! Snag a bun from P.J. Clarke's, and toast it up a smidge. Cook that patty to a happy medium (the name of an almost band I was once a part of), and melt a slice of sharp, white cheddar on top. Add two 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices of so-fresh-you-wanna-slap-it homegrown tomatoes and a good handful of dill pickle chips (why yes, I did make some the other night, those will be fine), and a leaf of Boston or Bibb lettuce. Smear a little mayo on the roll, give it a squirt of ketchup, and get out of my way. Sure, I could use a napkin. Thanks.
Ketchup or mustard? "Or"? What is this "or"? Bring on the condiments!
American, Swiss, cheddar, or other? Sure, yes, by all means! Blue rules, Swiss is heavenly, Boursin makes me melt.
And how would you like that done, miz? Medium, please. And I said no onions.
Ed Levine | publisher
Ed Levine is publisher of, and occasional contributor to, A Hamburger Today. Some of Ed's posts:
- Ringing in the New Year with White Kastle Klones
- Steingarten on Hamburgers: More Than a Mouthful
- Best Three Burgers in the U.S.: No Agreement Anywhere
- Sliders at Bouchon Bakery
Contact: ed@seriouseats.com
Editors Emeritus
The following editors began the journey with A Hamburger Today back in 2005 but for various reasons have retired (to a greater or lesser extent) with distinction. (The "greater or lesser extent" bit applies to their retired status, not their distinction.)
'Hamburger' Matty Jacobs | East Coast editor emeritus
Matty Jacobs works as a web developer in New York City. He lives in a beautiful apartment in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, but roams far and wide in search of the most delicious burgers he can find.
Matty is a media and technology junkie, owns a crapload of music, and has seen quite a few movies. He also takes a lot of photos. He likes to read, mostly magazines, and write, mostly about music. In the summer, he spends a lot of time on his bike, playing frisbee, and seeing movies outside. In the winter, he plays video games and sees movies inside. Sometimes, he does improv comedy.
'Hamburglar' Hadley | West Coast editor emeritus
In addition to his three-year stint as associate editor of the trendy Black Book List, nightlife, restaurant, and hotel guides for Los Angeles and New York, his freelance articles on underground culture, travel, and music have appeared in L.A. Weekly, Bel-Air Magazine, Porthole, Usounds le Internacional, and the AKA Guide, among other publications. He was also in the award-winning film Soda Pop and has done voices for multiple characters in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Manhunt by Rockstar Games. A vegetarian for eight years, Hadley renounced it all for the pleasures of the cheeseburger. Hadley currently celebrates the taco lifestyle at TACO.
Honey P. | contributing editor emeritus
Honey P. has been eating and drinking her way through New York City for more than a decade. Upon arrival, her first burger was a Sassy Slider, and from there the quest for the perfect patty began.
She has worked at various New York–based magazines since 1998 and served as a writer and editor for the Black Book List, nightlife, restaurant, and hotel guides and the AKA Guide. In addition, she writes about art, food, design, fashion, and travel on a freelance basis for various East and West Coast publications.
