Special Sauce with Ed Levine
George Motz: Hamburger America
Dec 15, 2023
George Motz, America's first bona fide burger scholar, discusses his transition from filmmaker to burger joint owner, his passion for cheeseburgers, and the qualities of a great burger. They also talk about becoming a burger scholar, cooking techniques for hamburgers, and flavor enhancements.
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- George Motz transitioned from a successful career in film to become America's first burger scholar, driven by a life-altering burger experience in Los Angeles.
- A great burger is defined by its authenticity, flavors, and the stories behind the people and places that create them, emphasizing the importance of preserving regional traditions and unique experiences.
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Becoming the Burger Scholar
George Moats, also known as the Burger Scholar, shares how he transitioned from being an Emmy Award-winning Director of Photography to a burger expert. It all began with a revelatory experience at a restaurant in Los Angeles, where he had a high-quality burger that changed his perspective on hamburgers. From that point on, Moats became passionate about exploring and documenting the diverse world of American hamburgers, making it his mission to discover and celebrate authentic burger joints across the country.
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