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Amazing Eats: Beefy Burgers

Adam Richman is craving America's most sought after classic grub: the hamburger. He travels across the country to find 6 of the best.

<b>Did You Know?</b> The Library of Congress officially credits Louis Lunch in New Haven, CT, with inventing the burger in 1895.<br><br><b>Dish 1:</b> Triple Murder Burger<br><b>Where:</b> Haven Brothers Diner, 72 Spruce St, Providence, RI 02906

<b>Did You Know?</b> In 1904, the hamburger created a sensation when it officially debuted at the St. Louis World’s Fair.<br><br><b>Dish 2:</b> Green Chili Cheeseburger<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.frontierrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Frontier Restaurant</a>, 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

<b>Did You Know?</b> The most expensive burger in the US is The Fleurburger sold at Fleur de Lys in Vegas’ Mandalay Bay for $5,000. It is made with Kobe beef and topped with black truffles and foie gras. It is accompanied by a bottle of 1995 Chateau Petrus.<br><br><b>Dish 3:</b> Double Big Jud Burger<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.bigjudsboise.com/index.php" target="_blank">Big Jud’s</a>, 1289 S. Protest Rd, Boise, ID 83706

<b>Did You Know?</b> The largest commercially available hamburger weighs 319 lbs. and is available for $1,800 at Mallie's Sports Grill in Southgate, MI.<br><br><b>Dish 4:</b> Blimpy Burger<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.blimpyburger.com/" target="_blank">Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger</a>, 551 S. Division St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

<b>Did You Know?</b> There is a Hamburger Hall of Fame in Seymour, WI.<br><br><b>Dish 5:</b> Double Butter Burger<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.krollsrestaurant.com/Index.php" target="_blank">Kroll's</a>, 1990 S. Ridge Road, Green Bay, WI 54304

<b>Did You Know?</b> McDonald's has sold 12 hamburgers for every person in the world.<br><br><b>Dish 6:</b> Thurminator<br><b>Where:</b> <a href="http://www.thethurmancafe.com/" target="_blank">Thurman Café</a>, 183 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

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