My Life in Burgers

How many hamburgers have I eaten in my life? I don’t think I would want to know the exact number, even if it were possible. Not all of them were memorable, and those that are stand out for a variety of different reasons.

Los Angeles is a great burger town. It used to have hamburger stands everywhere – walk-up joints that looked like they might blow away in a strong Santa Ana wind. Those are gone, but it still boasts the best chain anywhere, In-N-Out Burger.

For me, what makes a burger stand out is how all the elements come together, and In-N-Out is perfection. Another favorite is the chili cheeseburger at Pink’s. I know, everyone goes to Pink’s for the hot dogs, but trust me, the chili cheeseburgers are to die for. Good and greasy, in the best way possible.

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