Flippin’ Good Chicken, Burgers, Beer in downtown Las Vegas

The Firebird served with Fire Fries

It was my last night in Las Vegas, and I was craving two things: a spicy chicken sandwich and a local craft beer. These days you can find great spots all over Vegas for chicken and beer including Hattie B’s at The Cosmopolitan, The Crack Shack, and Big Chicken. While these places are great, I …

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Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

Hell’s Kitchen Burger from Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ask anyone where to find the best burger in Las Vegas, and odds are they will say Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood. If you are one of the few people who don’t know who Gordon Ramsay is, he is a British celebrity chef well known for his television shows and restaurants. You can find …

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Four Peaks Brewing Company on 8th Street in Tempe, Arizona

The Southwest Burger with a side of french fries[

As a baseball fan, I find myself back in Tempe, Arizona each year for spring training. While I am no expert on Tempe, I have witnessed how the city has changed over the years. Each time I visit, I encounter new restaurants, breweries, and sights that seem to pop up out of nowhere. While there …

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Bobby’s Burger Palace on the Las Vegas Strip

The Brunch Burger

Walk into any resort on the Las Vegas Strip and odds are you will find a restaurant operated by a celebrity chef. These celebrity chefs include Gordon Ramsay, Guy Fieri, Tom Colicchio, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, and Masaharu Morimoto. The list goes on and on and on. While some of these restaurants are great, many …

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Shake Shack: Burgers, fries, and shakes on the Las Vegas Strip

The Double ShackBurger from Shake Shack at NYNY, Las Vegas, Nevada

Shake Shack, located at New York-New York Hotel in Las Vegas is a popular fast casual restaurant chain known for burgers, fries, and shakes. Since 2001, Shake Shack has evolved from a hot dog cart found at Madison Square Park in New York City to a global chain with 250 locations. Like In-N-Out Burger, Shake …

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Saddle Mountain Brewing Company in Goodyear, Arizona

The Smoked Cubano Sami Sandwich, Saddle Mountain Brewing Company, Goodyear, Arizona

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company is a craft brewery and restaurant in a strip mall in Goodyear, Arizona, just west of downtown Phoenix. Jacob and Laura Hansen, a local couple passionate about brewing their own beer at home, founded the brewery. They took this passion and love and eventually opened a craft brewery in the West …

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President Trump Set at Munch’s Burger Shack in Tokyo, Japan

The President Trump Set featuring a Colby Jack Cheeseburger, Munch's Burgers Shack, Tokyo, Japan

When you think of Japanese food, you might think of ramen, sushi, or tempura. So why are people waiting in line at Munch’s Burger Shack in Tokyo, Japan, for over 2 hours to sample an American-style burger? Let me explain. In late 2016, President Trump started his 12-day trip to Asia, stopping in Japan. On …

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Firestone Grill in San Luis Obispo: Jalapeño Burger and Fries

Halopeño Burger, named after the General Manager of Firestone Grill, San Luis Obispo, California

Stopping by Firestone Grill in San Luis Obispo for a meal has become a tradition whenever I drive along Highway 101. This past week was no different. After a long day driving down the beautiful California coast through Big Sur from San Francisco to Los Angeles, I had one thing in mind: stopping at Firestone …

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Going to Hong Kong? Here is what you should eat

The futuristic, and stunning skyline of Hong Kong viewed from Victoria Peak

Hong Kong is a food lovers paradise. A mecca of non-stop must eats and endless restaurants. With over 7 million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities on earth. China, but not China, the city is packed with an endless amount of restaurants serving everything your imagination can think of. With …

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Gabby’s Burgers & Fries in Nashville, Tennessee

The Seamus Burger with jalapenos and a fried egg on top, Gabby's Burgers & Fries in Nashville, Tennessee

Gabby’s Burgers & Fries, a no-frills burger spot in Nashville, is popular for its small selection of grass-fed beef burgers. The diner has even appeared on Guy Fieri’s television show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Gabby’s, named after the owner’s daughter, has become extremely popular in recent years with locals for its burgers, including the popular …

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