The Burger Show
Entertainment, Food|2021|PG LFirst We Feast's "The Burger Show" explores everything about modern burger culture—from the rise of tricked-out, gourmet burgers, to the pride of regional burgers—through the eyes of Eggslut chef, Alvin Cailan. Alvin's breakfast-sandwich empire in Los Angeles put him on the culinary map, but it's burgers that are his true passion. Now he's on a quest to understand what drives his obsession, traveling around the country to New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Connecticut and Chicago, and he's linking up with folks like Seth Rogen, Adam Richman, Padma Lakshmi, Matty Matheson, Binging With Babish, and burger expert George Motz to help him along the way.
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Rie and Wolfgang Puck make their favourite childhood burgers
Is there anything more nostalgic than a burger? Chefs of all different backgrounds agree that it holds a special place in their hearts.
Is there anything more nostalgic than a burger? Chefs of all different backgrounds agree that it holds a special place in their hearts.
Elijah Wood rates the best burgers by budget
What’s the best burger? It’s a question Alvin has been asked a million times. But he thinks we’re approaching it the wrong way. What we should be asking is: What is the best burger based on your budget?
What’s the best burger? It’s a question Alvin has been asked a million times. But he thinks we’re approaching it the wrong way. What we should be asking is: What is the best burger based on your budget?
The 5 most expensive burgers from The Burger Show
Would you ever pay $1,000 for a burger? It's a question now worth asking as we see an influx of triple- and -quadruple digit burgers hit the market.
Would you ever pay $1,000 for a burger? It's a question now worth asking as we see an influx of triple- and -quadruple digit burgers hit the market.
Eric Wareheim geeks out while eating a burger omakase tasting menu
Comedian Eric Wareheim is a foodie of the highest order. So what impresses Heimy these days? Alvin had to go all out and do something special. Behold—the burger omakase tasting menu.
Comedian Eric Wareheim is a foodie of the highest order. So what impresses Heimy these days? Alvin had to go all out and do something special. Behold—the burger omakase tasting menu.
Gaten Matarazzo makes a 'Stranger Things' burger
Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo is on a culinary quest to make a custom burger inspired by 'The Upside Down'! Referencing the Demogorgan, vines, and other iconic creatures from the show, Alvin's burger is unlike anything you've ever seen.
Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo is on a culinary quest to make a custom burger inspired by 'The Upside Down'! Referencing the Demogorgan, vines, and other iconic creatures from the show, Alvin's burger is unlike anything you've ever seen.
Rhett and Link taste test fast-food burger mashups
Good Mythical Morning's Rhett and Link have eaten tons of fast-food burgers on their show, all in the name of research. So what better time for a burger battle, right?
Good Mythical Morning's Rhett and Link have eaten tons of fast-food burgers on their show, all in the name of research. So what better time for a burger battle, right?
Binging with Babish and Matty Matheson's Krabby Patty-inspired burger throwdown
Binging With Babish and Matty Matheson pay tribute to the iconic Krabby Patty in this epic burger battle. For today's cooking competition, Matty will square off against Alvin Cailan. So who deserves to take home the Golden Spatula?
Binging With Babish and Matty Matheson pay tribute to the iconic Krabby Patty in this epic burger battle. For today's cooking competition, Matty will square off against Alvin Cailan. So who deserves to take home the Golden Spatula?
Molly Baz makes the perfect breakfast burger
On this week's episode of The Burger Show, Molly and Alvin's challenge will be to combine the best of both worlds—breakfast and burgers. Just think of it. Seared patty. Gooey cheese. Soft eggs. Squishy bun. *Chef's kiss*
On this week's episode of The Burger Show, Molly and Alvin's challenge will be to combine the best of both worlds—breakfast and burgers. Just think of it. Seared patty. Gooey cheese. Soft eggs. Squishy bun. *Chef's kiss*
Rich Brian makes a $400 caviar and truffle burger
Did you know that rapper Rich Brian is a bonafide steak connoisseur? That's why Alvin is taking Brian on a burger vision quest and teaching him how to make a $400, dry-aged steakhouse burger—complete with caviar and truffle.
Did you know that rapper Rich Brian is a bonafide steak connoisseur? That's why Alvin is taking Brian on a burger vision quest and teaching him how to make a $400, dry-aged steakhouse burger—complete with caviar and truffle.
Joshua Weissman makes Cody Ko a crazy fine-dining burger
Joshua Weissman teams up with Alvin Cailan to make Cody Ko a crazy, one-of-a-kind, fine-dining burger. Using foams, gels, and other molecular gastronomy techniques, this is a burger unlike anything you've ever seen.
Joshua Weissman teams up with Alvin Cailan to make Cody Ko a crazy, one-of-a-kind, fine-dining burger. Using foams, gels, and other molecular gastronomy techniques, this is a burger unlike anything you've ever seen.
5 Classic American burgers you need to try
From an old-school tavern in New York, to a 4th-generation family-run burger shack in Texas, here are 5 classic American hamburgers that every aficionado should know about.
From an old-school tavern in New York, to a 4th-generation family-run burger shack in Texas, here are 5 classic American hamburgers that every aficionado should know about.
The 5 craziest burgers from The Burger Show
We've featured hundreds of burgers on The Burger Show: all shapes, all sizes, all genres. And while we've made it our mission to preach meat-cheese-bun minimalism, there are certain burgers that make us stop in our tracks and say, "WTF is THAT."
We've featured hundreds of burgers on The Burger Show: all shapes, all sizes, all genres. And while we've made it our mission to preach meat-cheese-bun minimalism, there are certain burgers that make us stop in our tracks and say, "WTF is THAT."
Joshua Weissman cooks the perfect burger combo meal
It's the Burger Show season finale! And it wouldn't be a party without chef Joshua Weissman, whose viral TikToks and cooking series "But Better" has turned him into an Internet sensation.
It's the Burger Show season finale! And it wouldn't be a party without chef Joshua Weissman, whose viral TikToks and cooking series "But Better" has turned him into an Internet sensation.
Casey Neistat taste-tests 3 international burgers
At its core, a burger is simple: meat, cheese, bun. But when immigrant and first-generation chefs reimagine the burger, it's a whole different story.
At its core, a burger is simple: meat, cheese, bun. But when immigrant and first-generation chefs reimagine the burger, it's a whole different story.
3 ways to cook a smashburger with 3 burger experts
On The Burger Show, smashburgers are gospel. And over the last few years, this iconic style has exploded in popularity all over the world. For today's challenge, three burger experts are going to teach you three different ways to make a smashburger.
On The Burger Show, smashburgers are gospel. And over the last few years, this iconic style has exploded in popularity all over the world. For today's challenge, three burger experts are going to teach you three different ways to make a smashburger.
Gabriel Iglesias learns how to cook must-try burger styles
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, a.k.a. "Fluffy," learns how to cook must-try burger styles that every burger lover should know about—including a quintessential smashburger and hybrid quesadilla burger.
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, a.k.a. "Fluffy," learns how to cook must-try burger styles that every burger lover should know about—including a quintessential smashburger and hybrid quesadilla burger.
Binging with Babish cooks Simpsons-inspired Steamed Hams
Binging with Babish recreates one of the most iconic and endlessly memed burgers in cartoon history: Steamed Hams from The Simpsons.
Binging with Babish recreates one of the most iconic and endlessly memed burgers in cartoon history: Steamed Hams from The Simpsons.