Eater Vegas - Every Tasty Morsel from Burger Week 2015 on Eater VegasThe Las Vegas Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2015-04-21T14:00:02-07:00http://vegas.eater.com/rss/stream/81759862015-04-21T14:00:02-07:002015-04-21T14:00:02-07:00Las Vegas: The Only Place You Can Get Shake Shack and In-N-Out Burgers Fresh
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<figcaption>In-N-Out Burger in the foreground is a mere 1.43 miles away from Shake Shack at New York-New York. | <a href='http://www.facebook.com/photosbyamelinda'>Amelinda B Lee</a></figcaption>
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<p>Everything you need to know about the burgers, the fries, the shakes, ambiance, trays, bathrooms and more at Shake Shack and In-N-Out Burger. The two restaurants sit less than two miles apart, and until Shake Shack opens in Austin, Texas, Las Vegas is the only place you can compare both while they're hot. </p>
<p>Since late December, Las Vegas has been the only place in the world where you can get both <strong>Shake Shack</strong> and <strong>In-N-Out Burger</strong> fresh for a true taste comparison. Shake Shack opened at the front of New York-New York and In-N-Out Burger on Dean Martin Drive sit a mere 1.43 miles away from eat other, making it easy to pick up one and take it to the other for a taste test. <br><br>They represent each coast. Shake Shack was born in New York City in Madison Square Park in 2000. In-N-Out Burger launched in 1948 in Baldwin Park, Calif., with a drive-thru. Fans and detractors have argued about which burger is better. Here, a look at how each stacks up against the other. <br></p>
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<p class="caption"><strong><strong>The exteriors of In-N-Out Burger and Shake Shack</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong> <br id="1429640517084"> How long does it take to get from your car to the restaurant?<br>Shake Shack: </strong>The restaurant sits at the front of New York-New York, so guests park at the parking garage at the rear of the casino. It took five minutes and 21 seconds to walk from parking level 2 to the front door of Shake Shack. <br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>The restaurant on Dean Martin Drive has its own parking lot surround the place. It took one minute to walk to the front door. <br><br><strong>How far apart are the two restaurants?</strong><br>Driving from New York-New York to In-N-Out Burger took five minutes and 31 seconds with bad timing on the lights on Tropicana Avenue.</p>
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<p class="caption"><strong><strong>The order counters at In-N-Out Burger, left, and Shake Shack</strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>How do you order? </strong><br><strong>Shake Shack: </strong>Pick from one of two lines at Shake Shack. One outside is strictly for beer, drinks, shakes, custards, concretes (and even swag). The other inside is for food. <br><br><strong>In-N-Out: </strong>You can go through the drive-thru to order or walk up to the counter. <br><br><strong>How long does it take to order?</strong><br><strong>Shake Shack: </strong>Fourteen seconds<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>One minute and 15 seconds<br></p>
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</strong><p class="caption"><strong>In-N-Out Burger Double-Double, fries and vanilla shake, top, and Shake Shack Double Shack Burger, fries and vanilla shake.</strong></p> </div>
<p><strong> <br id="1429642404549"> The order<br>Shake Shack: </strong>Double Shack Burger, fries and a vanilla shake<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>Double-Double, fries and a vanilla shake<br><br><strong>The cost<br>Shake Shack: </strong>Double Shack Burger was $7.99, fries $2.95 and vanilla shake $5.25 for a total of $17.50.<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger:</strong> Double-Double was $3.35, fries $1.60 and vanilla shake $2.10 for a total of $7.62. <br><br><strong>Note: </strong>One Double Shack Burger costs more than an entire meal at In-N-Out Burger.</p>
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<p><strong>What if I don't want a shake?</strong></p>
<p>Both outlets offer Coca-Cola products to drink. <br><br><strong>What if I want alcohol?</strong><br><strong>Shake Shack:</strong> Wines and beers, including Shake Shack’s own brands.<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger:</strong> Heck, no.</p>
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<p><strong> How do I get my order?</strong><br><strong>Shake Shack:</strong> Buzzer goes off when your order is ready. Guests walk up to the counter to pick up their tray. <br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>Employees call out numbers on the bottom of the ticket to alert guests when their orders are ready. Again, guests walk up to the counter to pick up their order. <br></p>
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<p class="caption"><strong><strong>In-N-Out Burger condiments, left, and Shake Shack condiments</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong> <br id="1429640860048"> What condiments are available? <br>Shake Shack: </strong>Ketchup and mustard in a dispenser, as well as salt, pepper and mayonnaise. <br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>Ketchup and mustard in a dispenser, as well as salt, pepper, hot peppers and pickles.<br><br><strong> </strong></p>
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<p class="caption"><strong><strong>In-N-Out Burger seating, left, and Shake Shack seating</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong> <br id="1429641008881"> Where do you sit? <br>Shake Shack:</strong> The restaurant may be dubbed a roadside burger stand, but Shake Shack is pretty chic for fast-casual food. Reclaimed lumber and reused bowling alley lanes make up the tables. A roulette wheel that flashes is the overhead light. Booths and tables are all around. <br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>This has the feel of a diner out of the ’50s with its stark white light, no music and tables and booths. <br><br><strong>How long to get your order?<br>Shake Shack:</strong> Six minutes and 23 seconds<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>Eight minutes and 14 seconds<br><br><strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong> <br id="1429641188018"> What is your order delivered on?<br>Shake Shack: </strong>Metal tray<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>Red tray<br><br><strong> </strong></p>
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<p class="caption"><strong><strong>The In-N-Out Burger Double-Double and the Shake Shack Double Shack Burger</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong> <br id="1429641361466"> The burgers<br>Shake Shack: </strong>This burger features two burgers, lettuce, tomato, cheese and Shake sauce. The burger is made with 100 percent all-natural beef and the bun is a Martin’s potato bun.<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger:</strong> This burger features two burgers, lettuce, tomato and optional onions. In-N-Out Burger uses "100 percent American beef." The bun is "old-fashioned, slow-rising sponge dough." <br><br><strong> </strong></p>
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<p class="caption"><strong>In-N-Out Burger fries and Shake Shack fries</strong></p>
<p><br id="1429641616555"> <strong>The fries<br>Shake Shack: </strong>Crinkle cut Yukon potatoes<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>Hand-cut potatoes cooked in 100 percent vegetable oil.<br><br><strong> </strong></p>
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<p class="caption"><strong>In-N-Out Burger and Shake Shack vanilla shakes</strong></p>
<p><br id="1429641799507"> <strong>Shakes<br>Shake Shack: </strong>Made with custard made in house daily with "real sugar, no corn syrup, and milk from dairy farmers who pledge not to use artificial growth hormones."<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>Made with real ice cream.<br><br><strong> </strong></p>
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<p class="caption"><strong>In-N-Out Burger restroom, left, and Shake Shack restroom</strong></p>
<p><br id="1429642162356"> <strong>The restroom<br>Shake Shack:</strong> Decorated with a New York skyline. Hand dryers for drying off hands. <br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>Stark like most fast food restaurant bathrooms. Paper towels for drying off hands. <br><br><strong>Swag<br>Shake Shack: </strong>Find everything from T-shirts and hats to onesies for the little ones.<br><br><strong>In-N-Out Burger: </strong>This location has the Company Store next door where you can buy T-shirts, hats, iPhone covers and more.</p>
https://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/21/8462703/las-vegas-restaurants-in-n-out-burger-shake-shackSusan Stapleton2015-04-20T09:00:03-07:002015-04-20T09:00:03-07:00Who Has the Best Burger in Las Vegas?
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<p>Find out who won the first Eater Vegas Burger Wars. </p> <div class="m-entry__body " id="article-body">
<p class="has-dropcap">All last week during <b><a data-ref-index="0" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/burger-week"><b>Burger Week</b></a>, </b><i>Eater Vegas</i> conducted multiple polls to determine who has the best burger restaurant in Las Vegas. Each poll pitted seven or eight different strictly burger restaurants against one another, and the winner from each day faced off in the final round.</p>
<p><a data-ref-index="1" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/13/8403995/best-burger-las-vegas-round-one"><b>B&B Burger & Beer</b> won round one</a>, <a data-ref-index="2" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/14/8414041/best-burger-las-vegas-round-two"><b>BLT Burger</b> won round two</a> in a hotly contested bout, <a data-ref-index="3" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/15/8422021/best-burger-las-vegas-round-three"><b>In-N-Out Burger</b> won round three </a>and <a data-ref-index="4" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/16/8429677/best-burger-las-vegas-round-four"><b>FukuBurger</b> won round four</a>.</p>
<p>Now, in the climactic conclusion to <b><a data-ref-index="0" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/burger-week"><b>Burger Week</b></a></b>, we <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/17/8447575/best-burger-las-vegas-finals">declare the victor</a>.</p>
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FukuBurger knocked it out of the park, winning with 54 percent of the vote. BLT Burger at the Mirage came in second, followed by B&B Burger & Beer and In-N-Out Burger.</p>
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<p class="caption">Fukuburger. Photo: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/photosbyamelinda">Amelinda B Lee</a></p>
<p>Find FukuBurger at its new location at the Hawaiian Marketplace and pick up a Buta Burger while you're there.</p>
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https://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/20/8455591/who-has-the-best-burger-in-las-vegasSusan Stapleton2015-04-17T15:00:02-07:002015-04-17T15:00:02-07:00Burger Wars: Vote for the Best Burger Restaurant in Las Vegas — The Finals
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<p>B&B Burger & Beer, BLT Burger, In-N-Out Burger and FukuBurger face off in the finals.</p> <div class="m-entry__body " id="article-body">
<p class="has-dropcap">Here it is, the finals of the Eater Vegas' Burger Wars. For the past four days, readers have voted in four separate polls to determine four finalists to determine who has the best burger restaurant in Las Vegas. Each poll pitted seven or eight different strictly burger restaurants against one another, and the winner from each day now faces off in the final round.<br><br>Then, in the climactic conclusion to <b><a data-ref-index="0" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/burger-week"><b>Burger Week</b></a></b>, we'll declare the victor. This poll will remain open for 24 hours after it's posted. If you want to make the case for or against a burger, by all means, leave a comment.</p>
<p><a data-ref-index="1" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/13/8403995/best-burger-las-vegas-round-one"><b>B&B Burger & Beer</b> won round one</a>, <a data-ref-index="2" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/14/8414041/best-burger-las-vegas-round-two"><b>BLT Burger</b> won round two</a> in a hotly contested bout, <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/15/8422021/best-burger-las-vegas-round-three"><b>In-N-Out Burger</b> won round three </a>and <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/16/8429677/best-burger-las-vegas-round-four"><b>FukuBurger</b> won round four</a>, which just concluded.</p>
<p>The poll closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. Vote for your fave to determine the best burger restaurant in Las Vegas.</p>
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https://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/17/8447575/best-burger-las-vegas-finalsSusan Stapleton2015-04-17T14:00:02-07:002015-04-17T14:00:02-07:00Rick Moonen Dives Into Burgers When He's Not in the Kitchen
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<p>The chef behind RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room shares three of his favorite burgers in Las Vegas.</p> <div class="align-right"> <figure class="e-image">
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<p><i>Sin City is home to a lot of restaurants and bars, but there are tons of hidden gems that the majority of Las Vegans aren't unearthing. To help guide us to these potential discoveries, we've enlisted some of our city's food players to share their recommendations for a weekly feature dubbed <b><a href="http://vegas.eater.com/tags/dining-confidential"><b>Dining Confidential</b></a></b>. All this week, we have a special <b><a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/burger-week">Burger Week</a></b> edition. Know a chef who wants to share some top dining spots? The <a href="mailto:vegas@eater.com">tipline</a> is open.</i></p>
<p>Everyone in the Las Vegas dining world knows <b>Rick Moonen</b>, the chef behind <b>RM Seafood</b> and <b>Rx Boiler Room</b> at Mandalay Place. He’s an advocate for sustainable seafood. His kitchens bring out the best in chefs. And he likes a good burger. Here he shares three of his favorites, and even tells you what side dishes to order. <br><br><b>Which restaurants do you turn to when you’re not working?</b><br>Some of my favorite burger joints in Las Vegas include Bachi Burger, Stripburger and of course, In-N-Out Burger.<br><br><b>What do you like to order there?</b><br>When it comes to burgers, I am a straightforward cheeseburger guy, except when I am at Bachi Burger. They make burgers with an Asian influence and they do it well. If I had to choose a burger it would be Miyagi-sanʼs Grass-Fed Wagyu Burger complete with chili mayo, fried egg, furikake, caramelized bacon and crispy onion rings. <br><br>Stripburger has the best hangover cure I have experienced. The bun to meat ratio is spot on and the garnishes are fresh. One of my favorites would have to be the bacon and cheddar burger with a buttered and toasted bun, beef patty, American cheddar and smoked bacon. <br><br>Can't beat In-N-Out! It’s fast, delicious, has great staff, and always busy. I get the Double-Double — toasted buns, tomato, lettuce, two beef patties, and two cheese slices — with raw onions. My wife, Roni, gets hers protein wrap style. <br><br><b>Do you have a favorite side dish at any of these restaurants?</b><br>I highly recommend the Oxtail Chili Cheese Fries with any order at Bachi Burger. The crispy fries are bursting with flavor with the tender oxtail, then topped with chili, cheese, a fried egg and green onions. <br><br>At Stripburger, the atomic cheese fries with cheese and chili are the perfect combination to be shared with any burger. <br><br>I always order the fries at In-N-Out … of course, what’s a great burger without great fries?</p>
https://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/17/8446993/rick-moonen-dives-into-burgers-when-hes-not-in-the-kitchenSusan Stapleton2015-04-17T11:00:03-07:002015-04-17T11:00:03-07:00BLT Burger at the Mirage at 1 P.M. on Thursday
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<p><em>Welcome to our photo series <strong><a data-ref-index="0" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/tags/eater-scenes"><strong>Eater Scenes</strong></a></strong>, where Eater Vegas visits some of the city's great restaurants and bars to capture them at a certain, and very specific, point in the day. Eater Vegas photographer Amelinda B Lee scoped out the scene at 1 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon.</em></p>
<p><strong>BLT Burger</strong> at the Mirage has become a staple on the burger front. Dubbed the ”rough & tumble” member of the <strong>Laurent Tourondel</strong> family of restaurants, you won’t find any fancy buns or lavish embellishments here. And for your trivia of the day, BLT stands for Bistro Laurent Tourondel. <em>Eater Vegas</em> photographer Amelinda B Lee captured the scene here on a Thursday at 1 p.m.</p>
https://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/17/8443149/blt-burger-at-the-mirage-at-1-p-m-on-thursdaySusan Stapleton2015-04-16T15:00:02-07:002015-04-16T15:00:02-07:00Burger Wars: Vote for the Best Burger Restaurant in Las Vegas — Round Four
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<p>Gordon Ramsay BurGR, Umami Burger, FukuBurger, Fatburger, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Johnny Rockets, Anthony’s Burgers & Brews and Fuddruckers face off.</p> <div class="m-entry__body " id="article-body">
<p class="has-dropcap">It's time to decide once and for all which is the best burger restaurant in Las Vegas. Here's how it works. Each day for the next four days, you'll have the chance to vote in a poll. Each poll will pit seven or eight different strictly burger restaurants against one another, and the winner from each day will go on to a finals round later this week.<br><br>Then, in the climactic conclusion to <b><a data-ref-index="0" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/burger-week"><b>Burger Week</b></a></b>, we'll declare the victor. Each poll will remain open for 24 hours after it's posted. If you want to make the case for or against a burger, by all means, leave a comment.</p>
<p><a data-ref-index="1" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/13/8403995/best-burger-las-vegas-round-one"><b>B&B Burger & Beer</b> won round one</a>, <a data-ref-index="2" target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/14/8414041/best-burger-las-vegas-round-two"><b>BLT Burger</b> won round two</a> in a hotly contested bout, and <a target="_blank" href="http://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/15/8422021/best-burger-las-vegas-round-three"><b>In-N-Out Burger</b> won round three</a>. All go to the finals on Friday afternoon.<br><br>In the fourth round, <b>Gordon Ramsay BurGR</b>, <b>Umami Burger</b>, <b>FukuBurger</b>, <b>Fatburger</b>, <b>Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers</b>, <b>Johnny Rockets</b>, <b>Anthony’s Burgers & Brews</b> and <b>Fuddruckers</b> face off. The poll closes at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Vote for your fave.</p>
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https://vegas.eater.com/2015/4/16/8429677/best-burger-las-vegas-round-fourSusan Stapleton