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a beauty of a burger that was more than ready for it’s closeup in Hollywood CA once upon a time not too long ago. [[original photography: T. Hopkins aka @thefoodgriot]]
as ya’ll can see i’m a bacon burger babe but i ain’t made at mushrooms, grilled onions or rings either. A deliciously leafy green side always completes my order at Burgers N Beer in Brooklyn NY [original photography: T. Hopkins aka @thefoodgriot]
Mushrooms, Swiss, grilled onions, Jalapeño , lettuce, tomatoes — the lis goes on — my version of ‘the works’ at Bonnie’s Grill Brooklyn NY [original photography: T. Hopkins aka @thefoodgriot]
Comfort food classic meets Diasporic fusion and a bit of Afro-futurism with this Harlem Jerk Burger on a fluffy gluten-free bun with perfectly jerked fries and jerk mayo by Harlem Shake (Brooklyn location). [original photography: T. Hopkins aka @thefoodgriot]
Burgers i grilled up for me and some friends when i was deck sitting during covid and dining al fresco was the only way safe way to socialize. Look at those lovely grill marks — and yes they still turned out medium rare-ish, juicy and delish! [original photography: T. Hopkins aka @thefoodgriot]