The 7 Best Burgers in America

It’s not hard to find a good smashburger these days. In fact, it feels like they’re everywhere. Beef smashed down into a thin patty, sandwiched between a soft and squishy round bun, and topped with a blanket of melty, yellow American cheese. Toppings can vary; some onions—raw or caramelized—a couple pickles, perhaps, and all of a sudden the whole becomes even greater than the sum of its parts. Salt. Fat. Acid. Beef. But the pendulum must swing the other way, I say. Nowadays I’m craving big, thick-pattied burgers. Some call these tavern burgers or pub burgers or even bistro burgers. Whatever you dub them, let’s bring back the beef. [View in Browser]( [Esquire]( [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [The 7 Best Tavern-Style Burgers in America]( [The 7 Best Tavern-Style Burgers in America]( It’s not hard to find a good smashburger these days. In fact, it feels like they’re everywhere. Beef smashed down into a thin patty, sandwiched between a soft and squishy round bun, and topped with a blanket of melty, yellow American cheese. Toppings can vary; some onions—raw or caramelized—a couple pickles, perhaps, and all of a sudden the whole becomes even greater than the sum of its parts. Salt. Fat. Acid. Beef. But the pendulum must swing the other way, I say. Nowadays I’m craving big, thick-pattied burgers. Some call these tavern burgers or pub burgers or even bistro burgers. Whatever you dub them, let’s bring back the beef. [Read More](     [The 15 Softest Sheet Sets for Seriously Cozy Sleep]( [The 15 Softest Sheet Sets for Seriously Cozy Sleep]( A luxury that makes all the difference. [Read More]( [The Comfortable, Affordable, Cool Sneakers Every Man Should Own]( [The Comfortable, Affordable, Cool Sneakers Every Man Should Own]( The world is awash in sneakers that are too fancy, too expensive, and too trendy. But there are pairs that will suit your needs perfectly. In fact, there are many options. [Read More]( [Did We Just Watch Trump’s Most Rambling Interview Yet?]( [Did We Just Watch Trump’s Most Rambling Interview Yet?]( On the other hand, maybe they’re better off if he just stands there and bounces his head to the music like a ceramic German Shepherd in the back window of a sedan. On Tuesday, some genius in the former president*’s campaign decided to put him in a one-on-one with Bloomberg EIC John Micklethwait. Moreover, C-SPAN decided to show the event live. It was a triumph in the history of human incoherence. [Read More](   [The 15 Best Loafers to Wear to Pair with Just About Everything]( [The 15 Best Loafers to Wear to Pair with Just About Everything]( Slip into something great. [Read More]( [Meet the Guys Dating AI Girlfriends]( [Meet the Guys Dating AI Girlfriends]( Flirty, sexy, seductive, supportive. Your AI companion can be whatever you want her to be. And now a growing number of men are turning to bots to ease their loneliness or satisfy their kinks. The choices are endless. The emotions are real. [Read More](     [Certifiably, The Best Button-Down Ever]( [Certifiably, The Best Button-Down Ever]( Surely, I’m not the first person to tell you that a white Oxford shirt is a closet staple that every man should be in possession of (if I am the first person to tell you that, I suggest you take a few minutes to do a deep dive of Esquire’s style section after reading this, ‘cause you’re going to need a helping hand). The white Oxford is a quintessential basic for the modern man, a companion for both work and play, a versatile, elevated shirt that says “I have my shit together.” Amongst all the many (many!) white Oxfords out there, one manages to reign supreme. [Read More](   [ESQ Membership]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( Follow Us [Visit Esquire on Facebook]( [Visit Esquire on X formerly Twitter]( [Visit Esquire on Instagram]( [Visit Esquire on YouTube]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779