The burger has its "bacon" treatment in the NYT

I think the real question you have to ask yourself after reading this article on burger construction is. "do I need a dedicated food processor for meat?"

The Perfect Burger and All Its Parts

A special nod to the mention of Gus' Pickles on the Lower East Side. For of those not familiar with it, go rent Crossing Delancey where it has a supporting role.

Some there there

A good friend of mine sent me this article about how the Oakland food scene is taking off. SF'ers read it and weep into your overpriced mixed micro-greens.