It’s rare you get any perks for running a free blog about cheeseburgers, beers and the cool places to be but occasionally working at Burger Mayhem has its rewards. Laura from rootstockcellars.com contacted me a while ago and informed me that she had a bottle of wine titled Cheeseburger Red. A red wine developed to go with burgers. What? Uhhh… I have beer with burgers. Besides the occasional glass of red with my pasta dish I never drink wine but anything created to go along with a burger is worth a shot. With that said she wanted my opinion and shipped me a few bottles… Winner, winner, free wine and cheeseburger dinner.
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Wine with a Burger? If it’s a bottle of Cheeseburger Red.. Hell Yes!
July 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Playing Brooklyn Shuz for a good cause
April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Burger Mayhem Crue was out in full force for some burgers at Marleys Gotham Grill in Hackettstown New Jersey. In attendance was Chris, Mark (an honorary crue member), and myself as well as Chris’s brother Joe and his buddy Dan. We met up to try a new joint in Hackettstown but more importantly to raise money for a good cause.
After having burgers at Marleys Gotham Grill we went to the Knights of Columbus hall in Hackettstown to play Brooklyn Shuz for the Joey Johnson fund. Joey is a two-year-old boy who was diagnosed with brain cancer. As soon as Chris brought the story to my attention I was on board for the charity but after reading Joey’s story I felt even more compelled to be a part of helping. I have a two-year-old daughter that has stolen my heart. I have no idea how I would deal with what that family is going through. I wish them the best.
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The Burger Bash Tasting at Morris Tap & Grill
February 24, 2012 By 3 Comments
While reviewing a burger at the Morris Tap and Grill I met their new head chef, Eric LeVine. As we discussed our mutual admiration for the sweet cuisine of burgers, he mentioned his plans for a redesigning of the MTG menu, including an expansive burger menu titled the “Burger Bash.” He proceeded to tell me that they were having a tasting in a few weeks, and I was now invited to the very (self proclaimed) prestigious event. I would be sitting with other food bloggers and critics. Since I’m kind of a big deal, I eagerly accepted the invite.
Two weeks later I arrived at the MTG where I was escorted like royalty to the master table, which was a long “U” shaped table setup with the capacity to hold around 16 people and a display table in the center. We were in a “private” area where we could not be bothered by your average patron. This was a hell of a lot bigger of an event than I was led to believe. I went from thinking this was going to be a small tasting at the corner of the bar to realizing that this was the real deal. I was giddy like a school girl because this had the aroma of greatness. I sat down, and out of the corner of my eye noticed a packet. It had titles or burgers, ingredients, and questions for commenting and input.
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The Giants are Kickin Ass and Zinburger Noticed
January 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
So the Giants are making a run at the big dance. I’m a JETS fan so I’m not happy but I am rooting for the other NY team to bring it home since after three years dirty Sanchez just can’t do it.
Thanks to one of our followers Tom, we’ve learned that Zinburger has created a burger to celebrate the New York Giants getting into the playoffs. We love Zinburger (just read our review) and we love the sound of this burger. Check it out…
“Introducing The Burger of the Week, The Big Blue Burger”- in honor of the New York making the playoffs!
Made with Certified Angus Beef, Maytag Blue Cheese, 2 slices of applewood smoked bacon, with our fresh baked bun, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato.
Enjoy!”
Here’s to hoping the Giants beat the Pats at the Super Bowl. Yeah I said it.
A Thanksgiving Day Culinary Achievement
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Yeah yeah I know I’m breaking my number one rule on Burger Mayhem, which is only talk about burgers, but this is the one thing I make every year that is so good I had to write about it. Fortunately Burger Mayhem is also about manly eating and this is as manly as Thanksgiving is going to get.
I love the family, football and stuffing my face on Thanksgiving but it’s not the only day for fattening up. I love the day after… the reheats. With those reheats I have concocted a meal so bad for you that I highly suggest you where sweat pants when eating this meal. Ok so what is all the hype about? Thanksgiving day sliders…Boom!
Here’s how you make what would probably be considered a culinary Thanksgiving Day mash up for the ages.
#1 – Layout all the reheats from the day before. Exclude any casseroles or corn cakes. In a typical Real American Thanksgiving you should be left with. Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Gravy and Cranberry Sauce. You will also need Frenches fried onions (like in green bean casserole) and at least 6 brown and serve rolls.
Reheats !
Sugar Buns Playa
#2 – Butter the top of 6 dinner rolls, dip them in sugar and throw them in the oven for 10 — 12 minutes at 475. Word!
#3 – Reheat the mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and gravy.
#4 – When the rolls are done let them cool and the cut them in half.
#5 – Add a layer of mashed potatoes and the follow up with a layer of sweet potatoes.
#6 – Now for the turkey. Take a few small pieces, just enough to cover the roll (your making 6 fatty so slow down) and dip them into the bowl of warm gravy. DO NOT reheat the turkey in the microwave. That will just dry the bird and we don’t need any turkey jerky. Take the gravy-dipped turkey and place it on top of the sweet potatoes.
#7 – Next, Take the Frenches fried onion and add a heavy-handed sprinkle on top. Look your going to smell from top to bottom. Fuck it, celebrate it and eat well.
Plate of Sliders
#8 - Finally take the top of the bun and spread a nice amount of cranberry sauce on the top. Place the top onto the sandwich and your ready to go.
Oh wait actually your not ready to dine heathen. Don’t forget to grab your favorite beer pairing from the fridge. I had a winter ale but anything except a can, coors or bud is acceptable. Unless you grab a corona. If that’s the case then just drink your own pee. They taste about the same.
Thanksgiving Day Sliders!
If made correctly you no longer will care about the Thanksgiving meal. Instead it will be the day after that you’ll hope and dream for. Enjoy the glory of a Thanksgiving digestive massacre.
Oh and I forgot here are your “better late than never” Thanksgiving Toast buns.
See ya
Whats the best way to cook a burger without a grill?
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Crunch Burger at Bobby’s Burger Palace
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mmmm the crunch burger at Bobbys Burger Palace is awesome. I stopped at Bobbys in Paramus a few months ago with my buddy “The Beard” who helped program this site. It was right around the time Burger Mayhem was launched. I didn’t review the place not because it wasn’t any good, but it’s not really a joint. It’s a straight up burger bar but, since it’s located in a mall and they don’t serve beer, I can’t give it the “Joint” title and, therefore, I couldn’t review it.
With that said, the burger I had there was great. “Crunchified” is like being super-sized. You can have any burger you order crunched out and let me tell you it’s worth it. Everything at the Palace was great and, for the money, I highly recommend stopping in for lunch. Oh, and get the onion ring tower while your there. You won’t be disappointed.
Here’s the recipe for the basic crunch burger. If you can’t get to Bobby’s try making it at home. It’s a pretty easy burger to make but more unique than your standard meat, bun and condiment offerings.
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Halloween… It’s going to be a golden arch massacre again this year.
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ahh Halloween is here. A chance to go out drinking, watch most women “slut it up” in some scantly clad outfit and head to the diner the next morning for some good old hangover breakfast. This also means carrying on a time old tradition of indulging in grade C beef from the deathly golden arches.
I don’t eat fast food anymore because it’s garbage. Yes it’s pure fat but that’s not my reason for not partaking in those culinary drive-through delicacies. My main reason for not eating fast food is I have a hard time paying for a burger not made in the restaurant with fresh meat cooked to order. When you think about it your eating a piece of low grade product processed and made in one place, frozen and shipped to another place, and then cooked by an employee not a trained cook. Oh and lets not mention unless your at peak hours there’s a good chance it’s been sitting there for a while.
Now with that said truth be told McDonalds still tastes great! Well ok that’s until your done eating it. Then you feel like shit and wish you never ate anything remotely related to fast food. I swear when I’m done I want to bath in a salad or something that sounds healthy. Dirty and disgusted my body feels like I just cheated on it. Ahh but the smell driving up to the place, the fantastic taste of those crisp fries and the bargain sale of a whole meal around $6 is stellar.
Ok, ok shut up and get to the point already! About 5 or 6 years ago a group of friends (couples) started going out together for Halloween as a group. Some sort of bar with decorations, drink specials and costume contests where what we were looking for. At the end of the night hammered and belligerent we would some how find a McDonalds and get way to much food and scarf it down. The guilty pleasure ended the night like a champ.
My wife and I have carried this tradition on every year. Sometime not the night of our party but definitely that weekend. It is pure gluttony and disgust but it is awesome. It’s our one allowance a year to eat pure garbage. The lad y will be relatively good and have a happy meal and maybe a chicken nugget or two oh and ½ an apple pie. Ohhhh not very intimidating but it gives me license to go ape shit on the mcmenu. I usually hit up a quarter pounder with cheese, coke, at least a 9 piece nuggets and two yes two large fries. The x-factor this year is the return of the McRib. Oh shit (huff), I have to do it. Maybe if I cut the McRib into 5 servings I can fool myself into thinking it’s an appetizer. Regardless I am excited to eat crap, fatten up, and feel like doggie doo this Halloween.
I’ll post pictures of my fast food feeding frenzy as well as pics from the party. If you’re looking for a cool Halloween bash this Friday stop by Miami Mikes in East Hanover NJ. It’s a good time and most of the crue will be there.
Happy Halloween
OMG! A Burger for breakfast… that’s amazing.
October 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Photo courtesy of food mayhem
Instead of buns your double decker burger (nice) sits on a fresh baked biscuit. The non breakfast items like lettuce and tomato are removed and replaced with glorious Taylor Ham. I might substitute it with bacon but what the hell and breakfast meat is good meat. Finally it is adorned with an easy cooked egg on to so that on first bite the yolk will cover the burger with a rich and creamy egg yolk coat. I suggest adding some sort of cheese. American (Freedom cheese) if you’re a traditionalist or a Cheddar or Gouda if you’re a fancy man (or lady).
This with a side of home fries has to be one of the best hangover cures ever. Anyone know where I can get a breakfast burger?
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Our bi-monthly, weekly, semi annual update
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to another Bi-monthly, weekly, semi annual update. In short, here is what’s been going on in the last few weeks. This is supposed to be a weekly column but hey I suck! I’ve come to live with it and I hope you can too.
So no burger joints worth speaking of this week for the crue. Since I stand firm on a no fast food policy and a diner/pizza place doesn’t count as a joint it’s not always easy to go searching for a diamond in the rough. With that said, I did eat an incredibly shitty grilled chicken (or something that tasted like chicken) with roasted peppers, fresh (yeah right) mozz on focaccia bread or what looked like pressed wonder bread. Ughh I felt like crap but got to spend some time with my bro from the ZinBurger Review so whatevs.
Were coming into week four of football and Russo (3-0) is dominating in the BurgerMayhem Fantasy Football League. I don’t know how because his two QB’s are the Manning girls but hey a win is a win. I’m (2-1) also in 2nd (of course) while Jason Meade (1-2) our missing in action or on the field reporter lost to a Texas Weiner ( Coty ) in a Tie. Mark the double secret silent partner is also 2-1 and not sucking yet. It’s been fun and the shit talking is strong so I’ll keep everyone in the loop.
So blah blah blah what are you doing at Burger Mayhem this week if your not eating? Well thanks to Russo we have a lot of new content and a poll up (ewww) on the site. Please get involved, tell us we suck or just leave comments about what you like or don’t.
As for the sites future we are planning a lot of new updates to keep you coming back and of course if anyone is interested in writing or joining us on the Crue you are officially invited. Help us find cool joints in your area where we can grab a burger, beer and find a cool joint to hang at.
I’d also like to say thanks to Andrea for helping out with our twitter account. Thanks to her we are tweeting and gaining followers everyday. She’s awesome at it and now that she’s on board we can continue the great debate on whether or not a turkey burger is considered a “Burger”. Ahh No!
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WTF? No seriously WTF! I don’t understand but the dude on the skateboard is awesome.
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If the rest of this year’s movie posters told the truth
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Sorry but this chick is not good looking at all. She looks like the chucky doll.
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