Gonzalez Sef - All about the Burger

Praise for All about the Burger

All about the Burger , is the Beasts love letter and tribute to Americas favorite food, a cross between nostalgia, great history, and tidbits on how it became the star of American food. I truly enjoyed reading and connecting to my earliest memories of tasting a burger and a bite of the Americ an dream.

Ingrid Hoffmann, celebrity chef, author, a nd TV host

We at Druthers anxiously await our copies of Sefs book in the mail. Sef was the only writer to reach out to our company regarding the history of Burger Queen, Huckleberrys and Druthers, as well as our companys relationship with the Dairy Queen brand. He also respected the unique story of the last Druthers Restaurant in the world, owned by our friend Steve McCarty, in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Sefs pursuit of the real story, along with the way he writes about the histories of these storied American restaurants and companies, truly conveys the respect and love he has for the subject.

Bob Gatewood and Brian Easley, President & Vice President at Druthers

With All about the Burger , the Beast has createdmost fittinglya thing of beauty. A book so meticulously researched and passionately written, it is the crowning achievement of one of our greatest food authorities. You will devour it in stantly.

Lee Schrager, Food Networks South Beach Wine & Food Festiva l, founder

Read it for the sizzling burger history, stay for the tasty lore, the recipes and the juicy insider info that only the Burger Beast could unwrap. Wherever you grew up in the US, youll find the burger place of your childhood in deliciou s detail.

Gretchen Schmidt, edible South Flori da, editor

For me, a mesmerizing page turner. I cant put this damn b ook down.

George Motz, Hamburger Ameri ca, author

Some people look under the bun to see whats on the burger, Beast looks right through it, the toppings and the patties to determine where it lands on the overall historical arc of the sandwich, in all of its mouth-watering glory. I have been listening to his flavorful burger anecdotes for years and now they have been collected together and cleverly presented in one nicely bound book. Beast is the undisputed king of burger historyinsert tradema rk here.

Randy Fisher, CR EaM, owner

Burger Beast Sef Gonzalez leaves no bun unturned in this detailed look at the humble burgers rise to becoming Americas iconic dish. I can think of no better chronicler for this meaty story than the man whose passion for burgers is b oundless.

Michael Mayo, South Florida Sun-Sentinel dining critic and food columnist

Sefs enthusiasm, though some would call it madness, about the great American hamburger is contagious. To know him is to participate in it, trust me. And Ive found the only thing better than grabbing a burger with Burger Beast himself is diving into his book for a taste of the history behind this iconic s andwich.

Larry Carrino, Brustman Carrino PR, President

So youre asking yourself, Where did it all begin? All about the Burger is a fun-to-read, witty book with tons of information about everyones favorite meat in between two buns. Its must-read for all those burger connoisseurs around t he world!

Michell Sanchez, Latin House, chef and owner

Sef knows comfort food, but not like you and me. Sef wants to know the history of a food, of a place, and how they influenced one another. He takes a scholarly approach to deeply research the history of the most American creationthe hamburgerand makes a meal of it. To a history buff, All about the Burger is as satisfying as a bacon double cheeseburger (hold the t omatoes).

Carlos Fras, food and dining editor, Mi ami Herald

HOLY CRAP! That is some education that I just received. So cool

Adam Feigeles, Adams Filling Station Food Truck, chef and owner

An insightful look into the world of burgers along with glimpses into the business behind the scenes. A fun read on a subject we can all r elate to.

Scott Savin, Magic City C asino, CEO

No one knows more about the rise and popularity of all things beef-on-bunfrom national hamburger chains to regional specialtiesthan Sef Gonzalez a.k.a. Burger Beast. Hes a treasure, and All about the Burger is a must-read for any accomplishe d eater.

Evan S. Benn, former Miami Herald f ood editor

All about the burger is an amazing read that took me back in time and brought up some great childhood memories, all while teaching me things I never knew about the places I loved t o visit.

Jimmy Piedrahita, Mojo Donuts & Fried Chic ken, owner

All about the Burger is the national story of one of Americas favorite foods that is digestible at a local level. Burger Beast shares the unknown and obscure facts that only a passionate historian can uncover.

Jorge Zamanillo, History Miami Museum, Executiv e Director

I laughed, I cried, but most of all, All about the Burger made me hungry. Dont read All about the Burger on an empty stomachyoull regret it.

All about the Burger is the go-to source for Americas tastiest subject. Hats off to Burger Beast for bringing over a hundred years of burger history together for all to enjoy.

Billy Kramer, NFA Bur ger, owner

Sef uncovers details of hamburger history that not only fascinate, but will make the reader hunger for the next chapter.

David Hosticka, Dog n Suds, Muskegon, Michigan loca tion owner

In All about the Burger , Burger Beast takes the meat from out of the buns for all to see, an in-detail look at the various soap operas novelas that built our fascination with this hand-held delight. A read and re-read that should be on a referenc e shelf.

Barry Hennessey, El Gringo de l as Fritas

All about the Burger is certainly packed with information about the great American staple sandwich, and the Burger Beast brings years of great research to the table, painting the picture of how some of our favorite chains came into existence. As a fellow restaurant historian, I find the Beasts knowledge of fast food chains to be second to none, and he has proven to be a tremendous resource in my own quest for knowledge about Americas greatest e ateries.

Troy Smith, Restaurant Rewind YouTu be channel

All about the Burger tells the complex story of a simple meal. Who knew that the history of the hamburger was fraught with all the elements that would make for an unexpectedly dynamic read? The Burger Beast. Tha ts who!

Paul Hernandez , City of Hialeah C ouncilman

Wheres the beef? If theres one person who knows the beefs whereabouts and how it got there, it is Sef The Burger Beast Gonzalez, and hell tell you all about it in All about the Burger . With an inside look at the national burger scenes, burger competitions, and specialty burgersincluding an entire chapter dedicated to the Frita Cubana! The Beast gives burger lovers the cheese on the birth and evolution of one of the most enduring cultural and culinary American phe nomenon.

Ivon ne B. Ward

A must-read for anyone who agrees that the burger is one of the most iconic foods in America. This book has been painstakingly researched with so many details and inside information that will satisfy the cravings of any burger aficionado. With all of the craft burgers we have available now, this book gives us a historical view on how this American food staple became so prominent in our culture.

A drian Simo

The Burger Beast is tapped into the main line of South Florida burger culture. Hamburger aficionados will be fascinated by the Beasts collection of burg er lore.

JC Lopez

This is exactly like eating fries out of the drive-thru bag. The next bit of history is better than the last and leaves you wanting more of that salty g oodness.

Charli e Calderin

Burgers, history, business, and great stories! Love it. We drive by these places every day and sometimes we take them for granted. Thanks for sharing the stories of these visionaries with us Burg er Beast.