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245: George Motz

Wow, the hamburger god George Motz is our guest on today’s show, and it doesn’t disappoint. George is a writer, a TV host, and the guy with the cool hair and an endless well of knowledge about the hamburger. On this episode we go over some big topics, including the origins of the burger in America, Shake Shack vs. In-N-Out, and the best burger blend to buy for at-home grilling. He also talks about his new NYC restaurant, Hamburger America, and what makes the perfect restaurant burger. We hope you enjoy our talk with George. MORE FROM GEORGE MOTZ: How to Cook the Perfect Burger [The Manual]The Carolina Slaw Burger [Garden and Gun]How George Motz Spends His Sundays [NYT] FOLLOW, FOLLOW, FOLLOW:instagram.com/motzburgerinstagram.com/mattrodbardinstagram.com/taste

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  • Episode245
Wow, the hamburger god George Motz is our guest on today’s show, and it doesn’t disappoint. George is a writer, a TV host, and the guy with the cool hair and an endless well of knowledge about the hamburger. On this episode we go over some big topics, including the origins of the burger in America, Shake Shack vs. In-N-Out, and the best burger blend to buy for at-home grilling. He also talks about his new NYC restaurant, Hamburger America, and what makes the perfect restaurant burger. We hope you enjoy our talk with George.MORE FROM GEORGE MOTZ: How to Cook the Perfect Burger [The Manual]The Carolina Slaw Burger [Garden and Gun]How George Motz Spends His Sundays [NYT]FOLLOW, FOLLOW, FOLLOW:instagram.com/motzburgerinstagram.com/mattrodbardinstagram.com/taste Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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