![]() Because the kitchen only made two dozen of the burgers each night, just a few. But other than that, friends, I don’t know what to tell you. Originally, the H&F Burger was a special at Atlanta gastropub Holeman and Finch, served only after 10 p.m. The toasted sesame bun with that combination of meat, shredded lettuce, pickles, and house sauce could only be made more perfect if they replaced the cheddar with American. Their tongue-in-cheek riff on the burger dog at the Olympic Club’s snack shack comes shaped like a hot dog, but the house-ground blend of brisket, sirloin, and chuck is all burger. And when it all shook out, I had no choice - aside from 4505, Trick Dog is my favorite burger in the city. I re-tried all my favorites in the city, from Zuni and Nopa, to Maven and Rickybobby, to Pearl’s, Marlowe, and Tipsy Pig (sub in the smoked cheddar!), plus Hopscotch in Oakland, and even Hog & Rocks' underrated move. After all, they are a cocktail bar, right? Well, in order to feel comfortable with picks in SF, I went on a burger spree. I already laud them for everything else, and it didn’t seem fair to keep with the lauding, especially in the food category. Look, I know what you’re going to say, and I’ll be the first to admit it: I didn’t want to pick Trick Dog either. Now be a friend, and pass me the ketchup: Joe Starkey/Thrillist But before you do, maybe take a moment to celebrate and ogle our 2014 picks for the best burgers in the country. not on menu, served after 10pm, only 24 burgers per night looks good. Learn more 2277 Peachtree Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309 Restaurant website American (New), Pub Food Menu Charcuterie Dinner Charcuterie 6.00 Charcuterie boards include pickles, mustard, and bread. View the online menu of H&F Burger - Asheville and other restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina. Holeman & Finch in Atlanta, GA - view the Yelp rating, restaurant images. And of course many of you will tender suggestions for things I’ve missed, or tell me that I have no palate, or just get into lively comment arguments because this is the Internet, and that is what happens. Holeman and Finch Public House (404) 948-1175 We make ordering easy. Now, of course, there are exceptions to this rule. Many of the burgers on this list (we have seven holdovers we couldn’t possibly change, and 26 new entries) embody a commitment to almost austere excellence, sacrificing the show-tricks of crazy meats or toppings in favor of nailing the genuine article. I’ve also come to a more definitive definition of my favorite type: simple. ![]() And in that year, many things have happened: Our photography has gotten bigger and SO MUCH better, our reach has expanded into more cities, and I’ve eaten a little more than infinity more burgers. It’s been about a year since our first 33 Best Burgers in the country piece came out. ![]()
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