A Day Making NYC's Most Hyped Burgers at Hamburger America | On The Line | Bon Appétit
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Місяць тому“I’ve been obsessed with burgers, easily for about 25 years now. Hamburger America is the name of the documentary film I made in 2004; I have since then written five books, I’ve had three TV shows, and now a restaurant.” Today Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with George Motz, burger scholar and owner of Hamburger America.
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@marvinko6610 Місяць тому
George is one of the most genuinely passionate people out there. He deserves all the success he has gotten an is going to get
@metromusic5725 Місяць тому
Holy moly - what a bot style disingenuous cringe comment. You don't even know this dude. And he paid for the video to be made.
@danielhogue6484 Місяць тому
!00% his attitude is amazing!
@myho749 16 днів тому
That looks delicious
@donniemoder1466 11 днів тому
I don't care if it is genuine or not. He projects a great attitude. Upbeat, positive with a little chuckle.
@karadan100 6 днів тому
I really like the guy. He's sweet, genuine, smart and extremely funny. His recent collaboration with the channel 'Jolly' really highlighted his easy-going nature, commitment to his art and his on-point sense of humour. Great bloke.
@drewcigna8197 Місяць тому
He researched hamburgers in America for two decades before deciding to open a restaurant. That's incredible and I wish him and his team nothing but success!
@Sid-xh6so 23 дні тому
Doesn’t take much research or analysis to make a burger bud😂
@lowerdragoon 23 дні тому
@@Sid-xh6so Doesn't change the fact that George did research burgers for years before opening his own restaurant. Not every burger joint tastes the same. In my opinion the best burger joint I've been to is probably five guys.
@eddiekim7101 13 днів тому
@@Sid-xh6so Motz literally talked about how silly it is that nobody took burgers as a serious historic food and here you are making the same mistake 😂
@alastairvanmaren5243 Місяць тому
So THAT'S where George Motz disappeared to! I didn't know he'd opened his own burger place. I love that for him. Such a wholesome gentleman. 😁
@tberkoff Місяць тому
I had the same reaction.
@nicholas5240 Місяць тому
George Motz, George Hotz Amazing people
@squeektheweek6949 Місяць тому
I believe on first we feast he did a few videos while they were setting up the restaurant
@JOZoSo. Місяць тому
You guys have been living under a rock because this is like the 5th video of him in his restaurant.
@squeektheweek6949 Місяць тому
@@JOZoSo. I believe its the first on Bon Appetite, most of his content is on First We Feast.
@94seanster Місяць тому
This 9 minute video, for some reason, felt like it was 3 minutes long in the best way
@nathanmacedo881 28 днів тому
Fr id love an hour long video about this restaurant and him
@uplatewithdave 5 днів тому
The buns are Martin’s Potato Rolls, just like Shake Shack uses.
@richardschueler4 18 годин тому
went way to fast. I need more.
@siddharthbhatia8815 Місяць тому
This is the most American thing I've ever seen and I mean that in the best way possible. This is beautiful.
@moos5221 28 днів тому
I love the counter, straight out of Back to the Future No.2.
@jwamerica84 23 дні тому
Smash burgers are unAmerican. You don’t know what Americanism is.
@mendeldavis5755 Місяць тому
His energy is amazing. You can tell he is passionate about his food and cares about his employees.
@SanTM Місяць тому
And they get 3 weeks paid holiday each year!
@metromusic5725 Місяць тому
How can you tell "Mendel"? He paid for this to be produced, and he's acting in front of a camera. Don't be so cringe.
@auritdutta4937 Місяць тому
Relax your username is metromusic
@metromusic5725 Місяць тому
@@auritdutta4937 The whole video is fake. He's never at the restaurant an all he wants to do is open more, and then it will fail. Thats the story of all "celebrity" chef ventures. He rather be in front of the camera than behind a grill.
@ildlyn8966 Місяць тому
yeah he cares so much he hides the mexicans in the back
@Screwdriver346 Місяць тому
Grill top facing the clienteles is genius. It’s more personal and entertaining for the customer.
@crazyelf1 28 днів тому
It becomes like the hamburger equal to teppanyaki.
@MrGetItIn Місяць тому
George's onion burger is one of the best burgers I've ever had the pleasure of eating. Highly recommend to anyone in NYC
@faust451 Місяць тому
Concur. I visited in January and was planning on ordering the smash burger as I thought the onions would be overpowering. Ultimately I convinced myself to try the onion burger and it was perfection, absolutely delicious.
@mammontustado9680 29 днів тому
How was the price? Considering it's NY
@chinqlinq89 29 днів тому
@@mammontustado9680 Some of it’s shown in the video. $7.25/single $11.50/double milks are $4-5
@MrGetItIn 29 днів тому
For the quality, very reasonable. I think the double onion burger and fries came to about $17@@mammontustado9680
@michaelhockus8208 26 днів тому
nice thanks, I'll check it out
@drewpearson6722 Місяць тому
I love George's enthusiasm! You can really tell this IS the restaurant he's always wanted to have. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to visit someday
@henlolneh Місяць тому
Mr Motz deserves everything great coming his way. The man's passion is palpable.
@chrisschumacher4418 Місяць тому
George is the consummate burger ambassador, and we all love him for it. Nobody has made me go to the store and buy ingredients multiple times to try and duplicate what George does. Long live the burger master!
@corgeousgeorge 17 днів тому
How have your attempts gone? Any successes?
@chrisschumacher4418 17 днів тому
@corgeousgeorge I have been pretty successful doing smashburgers and onionshmash patties. My wife was nice enough to get me a nice Blackstone flat top, and it has been a game changer. I'm also lucky to have 2 teenage boys around, so I'm not eating all the experiments.
@corgeousgeorge 17 днів тому
@@chrisschumacher4418 we Stan a supportive family unit!!
@defthreats8004 3 дні тому
@@chrisschumacher4418Doesn’t seem to be much to it, unless I’m sorely mistaken? Is it the choice of meat for the patties? I’m in Sydney so never had the chance to sample :(
@julieuk5855 Місяць тому
I believe in facing the customer. I met my husband that way. He was the Chef. 15 years later and we're still happy.❤
@joeyrogerson83 Місяць тому
I see the merit in it but as someone who cooks for a living I DO NOT want people staring at me while I cook.
@metromusic5725 25 днів тому
I'll take things that didn't happen for $400, Alex
@Rosa-kd2cl 20 днів тому
@@metromusic5725aren’t you a ray of sunshine in all of these comments
@ItzBwo Місяць тому
There’s food folks with personality, then there’s George with his PERSONALITY! Can’t not root for him just based on how passionate he is about his craft
@BornAndErrorOccur Місяць тому
With the amount of knowledge Mr. Motz has on this subject, he deserves a restaurant for sure! So happy.
@JigilJigil Місяць тому
I like it when people dedicate their whole life into one thing.
@metromusic5725 Місяць тому
He's not - and he paid for this video to be produced for his restaurant.
@GOOSE. Місяць тому
They were meant to do what they do.
@1b0o0 Місяць тому
Highly recommend “Jiro dreams of sushi”
@MrCoffeekelly Місяць тому
you mean like working a job to survive because they weren't born into money?
@el_music0 Місяць тому
George Motz I love you sir! Your restaurant is on the bucket list and it will stay there no matter how many times I go! You are an incredible human being sir 🙏🏼
@Volvalex Місяць тому
I'm so glad that George has finally been able to open a location where he can share his affinity and influence for burgers to the world. He looks so happy, and he deserved this, for being such a unique and influential gentleman. Congratulations George!
@G-Maumee Місяць тому
Always a joy to watch someone like George who is passionate about what they are doing. He deserves all the success he's gotten over the years.
@Jack-qk7tq Місяць тому
been following this george sense he started showing up on first we feast. He's so genuine and nice, i strive to enjoy my life and job as much as he does.
@user-yq6cj2kt8t Місяць тому
George is amazing ! His knowledge of burgers is absolutely insane lol love how he interacts with his employees
@domi2023x 26 днів тому
That guy sounds like ASAC Hank Schrader.
@storyoptics4964 Місяць тому
It's awesome to see George on Bon Appétit after having watched his First We Feast videos for so long.
@fruitpenguin6285 Місяць тому
One of my favorite people on the planet it's always such a joy to see George talking about what he loves
@andrec.fennell9255 Місяць тому
It's so refreshing to see a personality be so into what they do and passionate about it, laughing the whole time.
@stianaslaksen5799 Місяць тому
He's such a fun and genuine character. I wish him all the best with his restaurant!
@cheef825 Місяць тому
sadly wasn't there when george was behind the grill, but the atmosphere and food was delicious. hopefully i can see him next time im in nyc, as he's the one who made me think more about the burgers ive been eating my whole life. highly reccomend the offmenu chester!
@GG-bl2vm Місяць тому
How can you not love George and his passion for burgers. 😊
@briguyinsi Місяць тому
Incredible simple food, he’s the best.
@banglarrannaghor Місяць тому
That special item is called the Patty Melt 7:59 :)
@zhiracs Місяць тому
That specific one is the Chester, actually
@joeyrogerson83 Місяць тому
A patty melt needs to have onions, but almost.
@ken138 Місяць тому
That's what I was thinking too but then I think a Patty melt has onions. Also, Patty Melt would be too obvious. I think he was going for something a bit more obscure.
@oldironsides4107 Місяць тому
Something a bum would make.
@ganymede4030 Місяць тому
@@oldironsides4107 What's with the bad attitude? Relax
@seandavis5981 25 днів тому
I could listen/watch George talk about/educate people about the history of the hamburger and its regional offshoots for eternity. His passion for it draws you in and his charisma/love/thirst to know even more than he already does keeps you coming back. Adding this spot to my bucket list for when I can get back to New York, for sure.
@richardporter154 Місяць тому
I love watching and listening to him speak so passionately about what he loves.
@darrenr2538 Місяць тому
Now that there is one passionate, legend of a cook. I stumbled across this video by accident and stayed because he was an absolute joy to listen to. His entire team were great. If only this Londoner was back in NY again!
@uuuultra Місяць тому
It was no accident
@MrRom92DAW Місяць тому
Out of all the restaurants ever featured on this channel, this is 100% one I NEED to visit.
@josereyna8885 Місяць тому
What a beautiful demeanor! The burgers look amazing and the energy of the place is magic!
@julseabate4173 Місяць тому
wow he is STILL excited making burgers!! bravo George!
@jameswilliams2494 Місяць тому
I make smashburgers every day. Usually around 100-200. The pre cook one side, then flip and smash just changed my life. My go to has been stripping seasoning on one side so that it sticks to the grill and not smasher... I no longer have to grill brick between big rushes. you have saved my forearms sir.
@RealBigBadJohn Місяць тому
❓
@vincer7824 Місяць тому
Yeah it’s a neat technique.
@DeVouRHm Місяць тому
You can really tell that he loves what he does, is just wonderful!
@chicobicalho5621 16 днів тому
Obviously he is one happy camper. Lovely to see his enthusiasm, and working with him has to be a joy.
@lucassilvapascoal3581 Місяць тому
I discovered George Motz on First We Feast and I love his show there, I love to see the passion that he has in what he does, he is a source of motivation to me.
@Marshy94 Місяць тому
that dude is VERY american.
@matthewtunney7331 7 днів тому
I had him clean bent over the kitchen feeding it to him he loved it busted that thing
@TyyTheFlyGuy Місяць тому
Always enjoyed his videos. Happy he found his calling with his own restaurant, the food look fantastic.
@TBrizzle Місяць тому
Makes me so happy to see George further pursuing his passion by having his own restaurant!
@BlindTom61 День тому
This guy is such a positive person. It makes me really happy to watch this video.
@phronsiekeys Місяць тому
I think this is what they mean by "follow your bliss" 🙂
@kindablue1959 Місяць тому
When you say 'they' you mean Joseph Campbell.
@metromusic5725 Місяць тому
He failed at television - so he opened a restaurant. And he paid for this video to be produced. Also BOT COMMENT
@laughaway7955 Місяць тому
@@metromusic5725 so?
@76marex Місяць тому
@@metromusic5725 You obviously need help urgently
@dikhetto Місяць тому
For the people who wanted to know the machine for onion, its called robot coupe cl50
@tweakypoppy Місяць тому
Why is it proprietary? George makes it sound like he invented it.
@peterhoang2107 Місяць тому
@@tweakypoppy Maybe he modified it or had it on a specific setting to get his perfectly sliced onions.
@vincer7824 Місяць тому
Robot Coupe is the king of food processor type commercial appliances. Goated, as the kids say.
@williamwallace410 28 днів тому
Thanks, I was wondering.
@danielbothman3511 26 днів тому
the handle makes it look more like a CL 52
@Grizlore 22 дні тому
George is one of the most genuinely passionate people out there. He deserves all the success he has gotten
@frikaleoteras 27 днів тому
This guy always brings a smile to my face. All the best with the restaurant
@swervsplatt9672 Місяць тому
For anyone who's wondering, he's using a Robot Coupe in the beginning to slice onions. Quite possibly the best food processor ever... 👍🤠
@shawnswinehart3461 Місяць тому
As a sous chef myself I literally thought "I do the same thing with a robot coupe." It's not propriatary like he said but it's definitely efficient.
@danielbothman3511 26 днів тому
more specifically looks like a robot coupe CL 52
@keyproco 19 днів тому
It's just for being funny, we can understand how painful was without that robot !
@Caderic 6 днів тому
@@keyproco Ok, I was think, "Am I the only one that thought he was going for a joke there?" I mean, I am glade to know what the name of the machine is now, but I was under no impression it wasn't just a joke.
@keyproco 5 днів тому
haha, i can understand you, it was a tricky joke 🤣
@Alex-zi1nb Місяць тому
so happy for george. cant wait to visit one day
@reddy272 Місяць тому
Love all of his innovations and well designed aspects to his kitchen. The onion slicer, holder for the napkins on the counter, the way his station is set up, smashula
@YOUKNOWDUH1 16 днів тому
Went during the first opening week. I stumbled upon the place and saw a line and was like its the burger guy's shop! He came out and greeted people in line and I got to speak and take a picture with him. Genuine guy and same energy in person! I've had many smash burgers in my life and the burger was nothing crazy, but the aura and nostalgic feel made up for it.
@nobodyhome-jy2bd Місяць тому
this guy was born to burger.
@brookmelee5983 Місяць тому
No ketchup, no mayo or aioli, love it. Mustard, pickle, onion, cheese. That's the way.
@bensonr2 Місяць тому
This is the way.
@yettel8shrjriene922 Місяць тому
It seems that you can add them optionally
@EJ-wc3ew 5 днів тому
cheese and onions only for me
@handymadness Місяць тому
This is my favorite video your channel has ever put out.
@AnotherAverageCanuck Місяць тому
Something so simple and yet so elegant. Nothing fancy about it and what looks easy to make def looks hard to master. Talk about a perfect meal.
@Michael20 28 днів тому
its great to see someone who enjoys their job with this much pride and enthusiasm.
@Shwexx Місяць тому
His secret onion machine is a Robot Coupe CL 50 series E for anyone wondering
@REALchocochan 28 днів тому
😻ty
@raultraje 28 днів тому
Very ugly of him to want to hide this equipment. And a little naive too. Any burger place in practically any country in the world has one of these or an equivalent...A manufacturer here in Brazil that does something similar is Skymsen
@discounthub1401 27 днів тому
Wonder why he said it was propiertary? thought he designed it himself.
@Shwexx 20 днів тому
@@discounthub1401 he might have said that to throw people off but the silhouette of that machine looks EXACTLY like the one I mentioned.
@discounthub1401 19 днів тому
@@Shwexx lol
@foboshobo Місяць тому
His restaurant is worth the hype, one of the best burgers ive had
@christiann27 Місяць тому
George Motz is a guy who makes me love my hobbies even more. His passion and charisma are truly inspiring! I hope to dine at his restaurant someday.
@OG-Jakey Місяць тому
Guy seems super genuine and loves everything about burgers and its history. Definitely deserves to have his own store like this!
@joshuapatrick682 Місяць тому
if anyone personifies the simple joy of having a perfect burger, it's George.
@bored7743 Місяць тому
Rlly glad George Motz is getting his bag. Well deserved. He’s done a lot for the burger. Sounds odd but it’s true.
@jamesjirik2245 14 днів тому
It’s people like you that make the world go round with a cheerful smile, making people happy doing what you wanna do
@hope.birdii Місяць тому
i love this series because it really is just genuine people doing what they love :)
@benwasserman8223 Місяць тому
I got to visit George's place last month. His Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger is fantastic - highly recommend if you ever stop by Hamburger America. Then again, there's only two burgers on the menu, so probably best to buy a pair.
@123456djgoogoo Місяць тому
I hope I find my purpose like this guy one day, genuine happiness.
@acglover7349 Місяць тому
I love people like this. Filled with real, authentic passion for something they truly love and genuinely care about. They're so rare. Too much fake enthusiasm and annoying, cloying personalities these days. I just wanna find ppl like him, who share some of my passions, and put cool stuff out into the world, for others to appreciate.
@253Monty Місяць тому
absolutely, I watched the whole thing with a ton of interest simply because he's so passionate and expressive about what he does. I think there are many people who are authentically passionate about things but its very rare that someone can articulate and express that passion in a way that's so fun and interesting to listen to- that's an amazing talent in itself.
@1badjesus401 10 годин тому
First time I've heard of this guy, FIRST thing i notice is he's always laughin and smilin..
@ChemicalEngineeringGuy Місяць тому
5:58 thats a great tip!
@richardb561 Місяць тому
Great to see George living the dream! Will have to make a pilgrimage to Hamburger America one day; I got to try his onion burger in London a few years back and it became my go-to method for making a burger.
@williamwallace410 28 днів тому
what makes it better than a regular hamburger patty?
@pepperman2385 19 днів тому
@@williamwallace410 The burger patty is roughly 50/50 ground beef to onions. Not really better, just different. It was created in Oklahoma during the Great Depression as a way for diners to to be able to provide reasonably priced and still filling meals for those struggling to make ends meet back in those rough times.
@MilitantOldLady Місяць тому
I love watching people who are happy and love what they're doing.
@tejastrojan 29 днів тому
I'm so glad I watched this. Thank you sir.
@mrackerm5879 Місяць тому
Someday I will visit you there, George. Congratulations. You were once kind and answered a few email messages I sent you.
@534 Місяць тому
Watching this while fasting
@aaronermis4082 Місяць тому
George’s smile and laugh is infectious.
@tomawen5916 Місяць тому
Love. Love. Love. How the American dream comes true with a classic smash cheeseburger. Great video on Hamburger America. Thanks BA!
@smithyc2051 Місяць тому
A burger done properly is the finest food in the world.
@damascusraven Місяць тому
$7.25 for a single. New York in a nutshell.
@mr.blamochai2801 Місяць тому
the rent is mainly what causes this
@DevoteeCT 29 днів тому
@@mr.blamochai2801 First is food costs, then a NYC living wage for employees, then rent.
@BarryBlockZay617 27 днів тому
Tbh not bad but I live in Boston and it's more expensive than NY 🤷🏾♂️ I'd pay that for a burger like this
@NumeroMOrk 7 днів тому
A😊😊@@DevoteeCT
@jussierussell8277 3 дні тому
@mr.blamochai2801 ...and the non-English speaking employees that DEFINITELY have their green card
@brianweitzelphotography5616 Місяць тому
You can just tell the joy this guy has for his craft. Happy for him.
@beardown6574 Місяць тому
Love George! Became a fan watching him on first we feast. Just love his energy and passion for burgers. So happy for him and the success he's having.
@coinstruck6079 Місяць тому
Hamburgers are the most delicious underrated delicacy in the world.
@Dapur-0073 Місяць тому
He is the perfect American, he created content about hamburgers, capitalised on the value and got sideburns, he is textbook American, with capitalism and marketing
@FalloutPlays Місяць тому
George is a legend & his passion is inspiring
@willfosterphoto 16 годин тому
George is the sweetest of all burger hearts!
@vistasuprema Місяць тому
That's 2-3 cows worth of ground beef per week. This is why we have an agricultural crisis in this country. That is an unsustainable level of consumption. And yes, I do love hamburgers.
@genejitsu3305 Місяць тому
I want a burger so bad
@phug0id Місяць тому
congrats George! you deserve everything you've worked for including this restaurant! hope to visit some day 🙂🙂
@jonathanbennett1373 Місяць тому
One of my all time favorite things to eat is a patty melt on rye with grilled onions…I never get tired of them…at 7:58 he’s putting together the makings of one and now it’s into the kitchen I go…happy Sunday burger family😛
@vh4355 Місяць тому
I miss Burger Scholars. :( George is always entertaining. :)
@whitephantom3774 23 дні тому
2:16 *responds in complete Spanish* Replies “oh”
@turtleboypurp Місяць тому
def making the trip to nyc this yr and this place is on the top of my bucket list.
@WasnClown 14 днів тому
The Energy this guy brings into a room is amazing, thats the way you'll be successful!
@jng99 Місяць тому
George is a national treasure. When I visit the US, this will be one of my foodie destinations!
@itypethetruthnobshere8975 24 дні тому
dude looks like johnny knoxville in a costume
@paulfitzpatrick8288 Місяць тому
George's passion is so infectious!
@user-kt9yx8mf6x Місяць тому
I have actually had the pleasure of eating here 4to5 times in the last year! I can honestly say as an English mountain who is also obsessed with American burgers. This is absolutely hands down the best burger joint in New York City I would gladly move to New York just to have this as my weekly treat. I wish all the continued success to all the staff here Great joint❤
@frasermartens3976 Місяць тому
Hm, you’re saying steaming the hams is an Oklahoma thing? I thought that was more of an Albany recipe.
@acro7 Місяць тому
steamed hams
@rysus Місяць тому
Is it a patty melt?
@chloeswift652 2 години тому
what i love most is your style of the resturant and you are empoweringly positive sir.xx
@dolan-duk Місяць тому
Wow, I love his energy!
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