Everything New Under the Bun
Photos by Tim Kennedy
Oozing melted cheese, the crunch of a fresh pickle, and perfectly charred patties inside a house-made roll—all the reasons the burger is king in Boston right now.
The List
The burgers you need to try.
Where’s the Beef?
No meat, no problem. These four plant-based burgers taste just as good as the real thing.
Want Fries with That?
Slinging the perfect fast-food fry requires a surprising amount of finesse. We asked French-trained chef Peter Ungár, owner of Tasting Counter in Somerville, to rank four versions in a blind taste test.
A Geeks’ Guide to Burger Making
America’s Test Kitchen pro Dan Souza knows a little something about prepping the perfect patty at home—in fact, he even hosted a national burger tour in 2016. Here, he shares his expert tips.