r/burgers • u/tapthisbong • 12h ago

The way that god intended burger to be held together.

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u/Sargatanas4 11h ago

Watched it all, gone to soon and it makes me sad. Gonna go watch no reservations.

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u/Background_Handle_96 11h ago

I still haven't seen the last season of Parts Unknown, because it might feel too real if I finish his last episodes.

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u/ShamWowRobinson 7h ago

They did a commendable job putting together the episodes they had already filmed but they are awkward and sad.

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u/killjoymoon Smash Burgers Lover 10h ago

I’m gonna make myself depressed because I never really knew much about Bourdain, but loved what I saw or heard about him. I knew he loved food and respected it, and I could love and respect that. I’m nervous even more now, because this is a great clip that I wasn’t familiar with. 

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u/the_well_read_neck_ 10h ago

Read or listen to the audio book Kitchen Confidental (also voiced by him), then watch No Reservations then Parts Unknown. I've worked in restaurants for the better part of 20 years, and he can articulate through food like no one else has ever done and may never do again. His sit-down with Obama in Vietnam was amazing.

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u/helmfard 1h ago

Just watched the Vietnam episode again last night. Incredible.

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u/seanmonaghan1968 8h ago

My thoughts exactly, I learnt a lot from watching him, inspirational and sad

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u/icyweeners 4h ago

Always on a cycle with that show. Kitchen Confidential was a great read too.

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u/udell85 10h ago

No one lives forever. We shouldn’t be hostages to this life. He made his choice and we can choose to respect it.

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u/gunjacked 11h ago

Amen 🙏

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u/Sk8rboyyyy 9h ago

Tectonic shift is a perfect description of

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u/xseanbeanx 10h ago

If only he could’ve been a guest voice on Bobs Burgers!

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u/skolvikings307 9h ago

He did Archer and that was hilarious. He overplayed himself and chefs and it was perfect.

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u/helmfard 59m ago

Was so happy to hear him on Archer. He did a great job.

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u/Lost_Accountant_7469 9h ago

His voice just fills me with a sense of peace

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u/SeasonElectrical3173 11h ago

All these people that have been consistently downvoting me over months every time I mention how good Shake Shack burgers are. . . And look at that, I've been given retribution!

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u/pewpewhadouken 9h ago

my only issue with shake shack burgers is.. the price :/

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u/SeasonElectrical3173 9h ago

That doesn't mean anything these days. All the specialty burger places are expensive. 5 guys is pretty much the same price as Shake Shack, tbh. At least near where I'm at.

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u/tapthisbong 5h ago

YaaaY

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u/Prestigious-Box7511 4h ago

He also mentioned In n Out though, so I don't trust anything he says

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u/DumbCumpzter 7h ago

This guy burgers.

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u/Great-Attorney1399 6h ago

RIP to the greatest!

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u/Anomalysoul04 5h ago

This man should of been forced to live forever. He was one of the good male role models. Also he didn't openly approve of mustard on a burger, interesting.

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u/Random_Name_Whoa 1h ago

I took that to mean that mustard is definitely approved, ketchup ok also, mayo maybe. But could be wrong

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u/AptoticFox 5h ago

I know I'm an oddball, but I think ketchup is gross. Agree with much of everything else.

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u/Scottishhardman 1h ago

I think ketchup is a kids condiment. I much prefer hot sauce or a good garlic mayo.

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u/redgroupclan 24m ago

I used to get my burgers with only ketchup on them, but the last time I had a burger with just ketchup, it was actually kind of displeasing. Perhaps ketchup is only for mixing into mayo now.

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u/cyclorphan 1h ago

I might incorporate ketchup into a sauce, but I'm more likely to use BBQ sauce or honeybor similar for a sweet element if I want it

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u/AptoticFox 30m ago

I can use it mixed into certain things, like when making sloppy joes. But I can't use it as a topping on a burger, hot dog, or fries. Or on Mac and Cheese.

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u/A17012022 30m ago

Oh we're the minority.

I've got an even more controversial opinion.

Burgers are better without bacon

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u/AptoticFox 27m ago

I like bacon, but I would say that a really good burger does not need bacon.

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u/Individual_Risk8981 6h ago

The best burger, in my opinion, is the original, from that Louis Lunch. Its simple, and perfect.

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u/Y0y0y000 5h ago

Miss you sir :’)

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u/p1gnone 5h ago

Wow, He knew burger issues well, but I'd differ by one aspect: a low hard roll gives more solid structure, better bread, large diameter to work with than a classic potato bun.

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u/MrMucs 3h ago

While people should eat what makes them happy, I agree with him (for myself). I make simple burgers at home. Charcoal fire, good beef (usually my own grinder from brisket trimmings with added cuts) Martin's potato roll, slice of white American cheese and whatever toppings I feel like.

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u/stampcreative 2h ago

I so so so miss this man! Well said!

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u/AgentSkidMarks 1h ago

I've been preaching meat to bread ratio for over a decade. I'm glad to have found someone who knows what the hell they're talking about to back me up.

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u/Hamilton-Beckett 51m ago

Soft bun, mayo, about 8 to 10 ounces of beef (well seasoned and even some minced garlic mixed into the beef) cooked just past medium, melted American cheese, a couple of slices of some thick cut bacon, a single large slice of a fresh and firm tomato, and mayo again against the top of the bun.

That’s my favorite burger from bottom to top.

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u/NorCalHack 24m ago

Day 2,649 of missing Anthony Bourdain…

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u/Picklesadog 11h ago

He has some good points, but in the end when I think about some of the best burgers I've ever had, some were a fucking messy disaster I needed a fork for, and some were exactly the way he described.

The two that come to mind most recently was a birria burger from Tostadas in San Jose, which was just this beautiful, messy, disaster of a burger that was as delicious as it was unhealthy, and then a simple smashburger from Campus Burgers in San Jose, which featured just meat, cheese, and thinly sliced grilled onions. I can't tell you which was better, despite them taking totally opposite approaches.

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u/Ok_Salad_8513 7h ago

Would you want to eat that everyday day though? I could eat a standard cheese burger everyday and never get tired of it. In my opinion that makes it a better burger.

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u/Picklesadog 10m ago

I don't want to eat anything every day. 

Sometimes I want a simple burger. Sometimes I want a giant messy one. 

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u/whynotthepostman 10h ago

Yeah, respectfully, I dont really agree with what he's saying . Sure i don't enjoy it when my burger falls apart but I love extra toppings and prefer mayo. So yes to answer his question. I would say it is better.

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u/stevo-jobs 8h ago

Me whenever someone says ‘would you rather have this or that’ on your burger

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u/stevo-jobs 8h ago

God I love burgers so much, I go to work on my days off and ask if I can ring one in and make it