[Shaun @ Tru6]

I was in NY today, ready to get the car and come back home when I noticed a restaurant across the street from the garage. Outside had good press about having great burgers, so I had to go in. A good decision. Expensive but value for dollar could not be matched. Chef uses sirloin, short rib, chuck and brisket blend. Almost made me wish I had gone with a plain burger instead of the gussied up "Manhattan Latin" with guacamole, bacon, cheddar and some special pepper aoli. All together, it was fantastic, but the beef itself made it. Wish I could get the ratios and go down to my local butcher and have him mix some up. Also came with fries tossed in oil, butter, garlic and herbs. Those things, again, fantastic.

I've been working on the perfect burger for a while and for me, a thinner patty griddled along with onions which are caramelized, dumped on top, cheese added and then steamed to melt the cheese, on buns that have been browned in butter, are the best thing going with a beer. Forget napkins, shop rags work better.

Grilling, I can't grill a burger to save my life. Don't know why. They always suck.

What's your best burger?