Gothamist / A Hamburger Today QBQ (2006)

[Jason Perlow]

Well, the weather was clearly against us, but the burgers and the good humor prevailed. If you missed the event, be sure to have a look at the video highlights reel (click)

I can't emphasize how much rain we got today, for those of you non-NYers. Torrential downpours literally nonstop this afternoon.

Great day for a beach party!

If its gloomy, hit the bar!

Event co-organizer Adam Kuban. When he's not scarfing pizza, this is generally what Adam is typically doing.

Griddle Area, center stage.

Burger Queue

Fries were great.

At least 200 people showed up despite the weather.

The carte.

A Hamburger Today's Adam Kuban and his friends at Gothamist kept the crowds in good spirits despite the incredibly sticky humidity. Do like Adam — always have a beer in hand.

Burgers were flying off this grill in ridiculous quantities.

A perfectly rare and juicy Motz Burger.

Meat expert and food writer Josh Ozersky, AKA "Mister Cutlets" admiring the griddle.

SPIKE!

Some views across the East River.

George Motz, Hamburger America film maker and griddle master.

New Mexico Green Chiles for the Green Chile Cheeseburgers. These babies had some serious burn.

Night falls on Manhattan.

Edited June 25, 2006 by Jason Perlow (log)

[brooklyncook]

Absolutely great time, even despite the electrical problems pre-movie.

For myself, it was a great way to experience the "beach" for the first time.

[Jason Perlow]

Here's a podcast with Hamburger America director George Motz, Josh "Mr Cutlets" Ozersky and event organizer Adam Kuban:

Off The Broiler Podcast at 2006 Gothamist / A Hamburger Today QBQ

Edited June 25, 2006 by Jason Perlow (log)

[Daniel]

I am slipping,.. I completely missed Big Apple BBQ and didnt even know this was happening... Looks like a great time.. Can you tell me more about that space.. Looks like a perfect place to have my bday party..

[Jason Perlow]

Its a cool space, but obviously, you don't want to have a party there during torrential rain like Gothamist and AHT did.

[Eatmywords]

......and didnt even know this was happening... Looks like a great time....

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D, I was thinking the exact same thing. I was in LES yesterday with a couple of hungry buds. We def would have checked it out. (We settled on some very good Domincian food.....huge portions.......massive bowl of tripe soup......but still : )

Was it a private party?

[Jason Perlow]

No, it was totally open to the public.