Australia. They've taken the USA classic and ran with it in a way no other place could. Burgers there are just as much a primary culture as they are in America, but from a completely different evolution.
George: This burger comes from a special place predating the hamburger bun and made with ancient tools that have been preserved for over 200 years. Alvin: Yo, this burger is da bomb, yo
They both love the subject, Alvin is hosting "The Burger Show" ffs. Just because the restaurant is old school doesn't mean the host has to act like he's from the same time period. I would argue it's the opposite, he needs to connect to his viewers more than the site he's reviewing.
Gerard Cowan This is one of my favorite comments ever and I’m going to steal it. My only contribution is that Alvin is a professional chef and brings his own charisma to this show he hosts. George has his own thing going on- he IS an author, after all.
yea alvin's wack and these burgers are fuckin wack. we worked on making burgers better since 1895, and they're all indignant about having shitty slow customer service for gray toast burger nonsense. And that steamed shit? Fuck no.
Hey George, I'm from North Idaho in a small town called Coeur d'Alene. They have this burger joint that has been continuously running since 1908 I believe. It's called Hudson's Hamburgers. They were in USA today a few years back. They have quite the cult following. Very simple menu, burgers (fresh cut pickle, Vlasic) and slice of onion. NO FRIES! Hot ketchep/mustard if requested. If you ever make it up this way I'd be happy to show you around. Love the channel and keep the grease comin'!!
If you're ever in Pocatello go to Toms Gyros and get the Titanic Burger. It's a double bacon cheeseburger with gyro meat and it's my favorite burger of all time.
Ive lived my whole life in central ct. These places hold such a special place in my childhood and can be thanked for all my culinary passions and made me want to be a chef! Motz is the man
So I grew up and still live in Manchester, CT and a big part of my upbringing was going to Shady Glen to celebrate all sorts of occasions. Seeing you guys get to experience them made me so happy! Enjoy and lemme know next time you come back!
I know it's outside the "burger belt" and in an area that doesn't get much attention in general, but Hudson's Hamburgers in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is for me the best burger I've had. Has some of that same historical feel too - family owned and operated since 1907.
Word. Seem likes FWF could care less too. The last thing this guy needs is more burgers but nope. It's like "here man host a show about eating as many burgers as you want. As long as those views keep coming well keep filming until you drop dead."
I love Alvin, but can you get an original show starring George? The man is a god damn walking talking encyclopedia of cool burger knowledge and stuff. Keep Alvin doing his thing cause I love it, but god damn, more MOTZ!
Having lived in Meriden, CT, and being a burger junkie, I can confirm that all three of these places are amazing. Walking into Louis Lunch is like walking into an ancient temple devoted to the religion of the hamburger. If you are a disciple of the beef patty, you have to make the pilgrimage and pay your respects at some point in your life. Ted's steamed burgers are the juiciest, messiest burgers but they're so good that you will fight to keep it all together just so you don't lose a single morsel. And that melted cheese is glorious. As they noted in this episode, Shady Glen is like a living, breathing time capsule. You'll go for the fried cheese but you'll stay because the burgers, fries, and milkshakes are all incredible.
I like George's reminder to let your local burger shack know what they mean to you. Running and staffing these places seems like tough and thankless work, but burgers are a quintessential part of Americana and although we're all super grateful, we probably don't express that gratitude enough.
Be honest, he doesn't look healthy. He even admits to his bad eating/drinking habits. And please don't effing say "You can be obese and healthy" and point out the ONE person you know who died skinny. Because guess what? People that obese tend to bite the dust early for a gazillion HEALTH-related reason. Fact. Anyway, you can't help but notice!
Wow, fat shaming much! Its really non of your business how he looks and what he eats. No one, thin, fat or in-between, lives forever. If it bothers you, don’t watch. My apologies if someone died and left you boss .... no one sent me the memo. Have a great day everyone.
@@lucyschnabel8961 shut the hell up with your fat shaming bs. Being fat gets you no where, ONLY has negative health effects, makes everyday things harder, and the list goes on. If it wasnt for fat shaming id still be a fatass miserable with life, but being told i was fat did nothing but help me focus on losing weight. So please, shut up. You want to see people die young and painfully just so they "dont get thew feewings huwt"awww poor fatties
im in love. 3 totally bad ass original burgers, not mad to be whacky and different for a high profile chefs menu, but just through decades of evolution. and the host is brilliant.
I’m from CT and personally I’d say Shady Glen is by far my favorite out of these 😍 I live about 15 minutes away from Manchester so I go there about once a week. Ted’s is really good too though. It was the first steamed burger I’ve ever had, and I loved it. These were all good choices to visit.
CT here too. My dad brought me to Ted's back in the 90's and it was super memorable. I've been wanting to go up to Shady Glen for a while. We have friends in Tolland so maybe next time we visit them we'll stop there. And I've still never gone to Louis Lunch despite living 20 mins from it and going to grad school right there.
Huge same. I grew up just through the woods from Shady Glen. The original owners lived up the street at the top of the hill, my dad used to give one of my brothers or I $20 to just go through the woods, cross the road and grab a gallon of ice cream.
Ted’s is awesome. So is Shady Glenn. I think Louis Lunch is the most overrated restaurant ever. I get that it’s a big deal that the burger was invented there, but cheese wiz and wonder bread simply doesn’t make the best burger in the world
As someone born and raised in CT I'm really excited to see this! Also I apologize on behalf of my fellows in CT... We can be jerks. That sign at Louis is there for a reason lol.
I heard Luis Lunch made some flavorless burgers, is that true? Maybe people like them that way amplified by the historical significance. But there is a reviewer on UA-cam who went there and said it was bland.
@@SmashServices I was just curious because at one point in time, idk if they still are but they were the worst reviewed restaurant in all of Connecticut.
@@kyleeaton2717 I haven't been in so long that between this awesome vid and those reviews it looks like I'm gonna be having a burger weekend to compare!
My friends and I road tripped up from Philly to try out these spots the other day. Shady Glen was definitely the best of the bunch. And we were surprised with how good Louis' Lunch was. Ted's was the weakest of the 3 but still not a bad burger. Thanks for this video for inspiring a burger filled day with friends!
Steven Benfan I think so too, but I think him having someone to bounce off from is good too, if it was only him talking alone it would still be great, but I love the conversation format.
He used to have his own burger show too, but it got cancelled awhile back. I forget what channel it was on, but it was pretty good. They should give him another burger show himself.
As a Native Nutmegger, getting to know the rich burger history in my state is something very special to me. Thank you George, Alvin, and First We Feast!
Warden: _What is your final meal request before execution?_ George Motz on Death Row: _A cheeseburger, fries, and a malted mocha and peanut butter milkshake._
I've learned so much in 3 weeks from watching George it's incredible. I've cooked burgers my whole teenage and adult life but now hearing his wisdom I've cooked some if the best burgers i ever have. Thank you. I want to travel the country now eating regional burgers
Invest in an iron skillet smash burgers take about the same time as a microwave. If you wanna trip people out make your own buns. Takes about an hour most of it inactive just chill on the couch and watch TV during the rest periods. People act like it's the craziest thing ever and really, the burgers are ten times better even though it's not the crazy effort people think it is.
the broiled steak burgers my dad used to make at Sylvester's Restaurant back in the '70's were extraordinary. the quality and flavor was something beyond anything available today anywhere.
I grew up in Connecticut going to all three of these places as a kid- I’m so happy you went to shady glen!!!! That was my absolute favorite growing up and really made you feel like you were back in time. I honestly forgot about it until hearing it in this video again- Thank you!
Alvin's health George should host more People commenting how the comment section is mostly about Alvin's health and how George should host more Think I covered the feel of this comment section
This is something everyone can relate to. You can visit so many bars/restaurants within an hour of your home and stumble upon a select few places that you never expected that made you say "HOLY FUCK".
I'd love to try it but I can't imagine I'd pick a steamed burger over a flattop cooked one on a regular basis. I could be wrong, never tried one, and it might blow me away with it's flavor, but there's something so great about a good crust on a burger.
JosephJamesScott believe me, Ted’s has a phenomenal burger. I wasn’t sure how it would be when I first tried it. But wow. It’s very different. If you really like burgers, you like a variety and it’s very different and it’s very good. Honestly one of the best burgers I’ve ever had
Ted’s has a mediocre burger very middle of the road. I’ve never been but I thought I would just make the opinions in this comment thread go full circle
I've been to Louis Lunch a few times when I was in New Haven last year. If you go, go during the day outside of a rush hour so you can sit and dont go after the bars. The burgers do suffer when they are jammed up but they are good outside of the rushes
I think the reason why George Motz is fun to listen to is his delivery. I know Alvin says "right" a lot and can sound dead but I think he's a smart dude who knows his craft really well based from his other videos. It's just that when he talks, I get depressed myself. It just sounds so sloppy, sleepy and monotone. Like he's on infinite siesta dude waiting to wake up. Like watching him makes me want to increase my playback speed to x2. He could learn a lot from George Motz being TV ready.
I like how the term gray matter around 7:25 was mentioned. After a few days of burger meat in the fridge, that is if the color gray had a taste. I got the new book today in the mail. Kewpee's from Lima was not in the book. I've never been there. I do like those old b&w photos.
If someday there was an Oscar award for best videos about food, it has to go for Frist We Feast. You really take everything to the next level with your awesome videos. One can never be tired of watching your videos.
40% of comments: concerned for Alvin’s health 40% of comments: George should be host 20% of comments: [50% of comments: concerned for Alvin’s health 50% of comments: George should be host]
Lol I always made my burgers on the flat breads before cool to see there's an actual place actually selling it like that! Love it toasted and with a lot of black peper, good cheese, little garlic sauce and spicy sauce that's the real deal
Even though I’ve lived in California for 30 years, one thing that’s a must when we visit our Connecticut family and friends, is a stop Route 44 in Manchester at Shady Glen for a “Bernice” (big cheese burger, fries and cole slaw), a chocolate-peanut butter milkshake and a 1/2 gallon of Pistachio ice cream to take home. Have also been to Ted’s and enjoyed the steam burger as well when in Meriden. Have yet to get to Louis’s Lunch in New Haven but it is on the agenda for our next visit. Less is more when it comes to burgers and keeping it simple and good is what Connecticut fast food Cuisine is all about. Maybe it was because we were starving coming back in the late afternoon from the Rhode Island beaches, but a stop at Harry’s in Colchester (just basically a white shack with a counter) became somewhat of a summer ritual. Ahh, the memories.
George Motz > Alvin Cailan. George has a better personality, is more knowledgeable, is cooler and funnier. Alvin Cailan is a cool dude but he’s painful to watch as a host.
e1ectroniKa I don’t mind him being fat. Look at Matty Matheson; he’s great. Alvin just seems to nervous or too dumb to host a show. He’s like the burnout at a party who tries to come up with funny references to fit in and be positive, but none of the references make sense and the jokes aren’t funny
Absolutely love the burger scholar episodes, I would roll up through the burger belt and back down home to Texas. Keep up the good work, I am always looking forward to the show. Thank you guys for all the hard work.
I'll be heading to New England this summer, and these three spots are on my "must go to" list. I absolutely adore Louis', Ted's and Shady Glen, they all serve phenomenal hamburgs. Sadly, Shady Glen's Manchester Parkade store closed. This news broke my heart and thankfully, their original location lives on.
Connecticut really does punch above its weight when it comes to amazing food. Burgers aside, the regional pizzas, seafood and especially their desserts and Scandinavian cuisine (Swensen meatballs!) are some of the best in the country. You could spend a month in CT and not get tired of the food.
I'm from Australia, been a hot one's fan for ages but only recently started watching heaps of the burger show, it's really got me wanting to do a burger tour of america, maybe east to west and going down the belt in the middle. I mentioned it to a few friends and they want in too so am really looking forward to hopefully doing that ahah.
I've been to Ted's and have seen it on TV a hundred times. I know this is burger focused but nobody ever talks about their take on fries. Fried potatoes on the blackest seasoned 100 year old flat top you've ever seen. The crust you get on those potatoes, with the beef burger. So good.
If you could go on a burger-focused vacation, where would you want to go?
Fucking mars
Every great burger place in L.A.
What a dumb ass question
Australia. They've taken the USA classic and ran with it in a way no other place could. Burgers there are just as much a primary culture as they are in America, but from a completely different evolution.
@@BaneWilliams nah
Why has this strangely focused burger guru become my favorite person on the internet?
He has his own show!
@@TheRealSmithFamily what's it called?
@@TheRealSmithFamily Sauce Needed
Smith Family UA-cam pass the sauce my guy
He loves his subject, but doesn't sound fanatical or overly geeky about it. So you get the love and passion without the drawbacks.
This dude looks like a retired wolverine who got addicted to burgers
I could hear him saying "gimme a Big Mac, bub"
Also he looks a lil like a slightly older Johnny Knoxville in disguise
Aren’t we all addicted to burgers though?
"I'm the best there is at what I do. But what I do isn't very nice (for my arteries)."
Matty B Johnny Motzville
George: This burger comes from a special place predating the hamburger bun and made with ancient tools that have been preserved for over 200 years.
Alvin: Yo, this burger is da bomb, yo
rekor guy who loves the subject and is knowledgeable and charismatic > guy who’s just doing this for free food
Louis Lassen was the first man to make a Hamburger Sandwich.
They both love the subject, Alvin is hosting "The Burger Show" ffs. Just because the restaurant is old school doesn't mean the host has to act like he's from the same time period. I would argue it's the opposite, he needs to connect to his viewers more than the site he's reviewing.
@J. Professional bet you dont speak to people in real life like this
Gerard Cowan This is one of my favorite comments ever and I’m going to steal it. My only contribution is that Alvin is a professional chef and brings his own charisma to this show he hosts. George has his own thing going on- he IS an author, after all.
This man prolly know the Krabby patty secret formula.
Fr
You deserve top comment for this
On the money B
It's msg.
I was going to thumbs up this comment but it’s ironic it’s at 555 so I left it.
55% of comments: Concerned for Alvin’s health
45% of comments: George should be the host
I only found 1comment each.
leonard dylan I only see these comment lol
Alvin's Mom has a lot of dupe accounts.
So means once he passes on no problem getting a new host
@@spa7us maybe i dont scroll long enough
"You call hamburgers steamed hams?"
"Yes! It's a regional dialect."
"Uh huh. What region?"
"Central Connecticut?"
It's an Albany expression
Simpsons LOL
Really? Because I'm from Central Connecticut and I've never heard the expression 'steamed ham'.
@@lostinlucidity From Albany, NY can confirm.
Sarincrow i see. You call them steamed hams despite they are obviously grilled.
These two could really just host the burger show together.
@@killerdude-hz2bb thats a bit mean dude no need for that
killerdude 2000 that’s really not a nice thing to say, but I agree I could do without
he can succeed him when Alvin dies of a heart attack in two weeks
yea alvin's wack and these burgers are fuckin wack. we worked on making burgers better since 1895, and they're all indignant about having shitty slow customer service for gray toast burger nonsense.
And that steamed shit? Fuck no.
Mead Juice I think Alvin is annoying but Jesus Christ that is so rude what is your problem
Can you just have George Motz on all the time!? He is the man!
Stfu
Bitch
he should just replace this host tbh
Hey George, I'm from North Idaho in a small town called Coeur d'Alene. They have this burger joint that has been continuously running since 1908 I believe. It's called Hudson's Hamburgers. They were in USA today a few years back. They have quite the cult following. Very simple menu, burgers (fresh cut pickle, Vlasic) and slice of onion. NO FRIES! Hot ketchep/mustard if requested. If you ever make it up this way I'd be happy to show you around. Love the channel and keep the grease comin'!!
If you're ever in Pocatello go to Toms Gyros and get the Titanic Burger. It's a double bacon cheeseburger with gyro meat and it's my favorite burger of all time.
Ive lived my whole life in central ct. These places hold such a special place in my childhood and can be thanked for all my culinary passions and made me want to be a chef! Motz is the man
i really like the crew trying to hide in the back of the car
I'm one of them!
@@the_kid-i1k great work man
Damn good eye
Darn I just left a comment about this I'm too late
More of this guy.
Actually, just always of this guy.
George needs his own show. Such a good host and performer
Under another comment here: ''He has a show on the Travel Channel called BurgerLand'', you may wanna check that out
That first burger is literally the burger you make when you're 12 years old and you're cooking for your cousons during summer break.
Mom: hey little timmy what do you wanna be when you grow up?
Timmy: a burger historian
So I grew up and still live in Manchester, CT and a big part of my upbringing was going to Shady Glen to celebrate all sorts of occasions. Seeing you guys get to experience them made me so happy! Enjoy and lemme know next time you come back!
B tech Manchester
I want to be George Motz.
I knew you'd come to see this show
@@A.H-Een Great show. I would love to hang out with these guys one of these days.
Ikr, just drive around and eat good hamburgers all day. And have some wicked facial hair.
Ballistic BBQ you are Sir ❤️ your my West Coast Hamburger Jesus 😇🍔 Love & Aloha Greg Thank You So Much More Burger Vids Please
@@BallisticBBQ you'd blow their mind with your awesome burgers!!!
No disrespect to Alvin but I’m 100% convinced George should be the host of the burger show. He’s a much better personality/fit for this.
And Alvin probably has 24 hours to live considering his diet of hamburgers.
Cam yea I mean I don’t wanna be cruel about someone’s weight but for sure dude definitely has a problem at this point. I hope he works on it.
He has a show on the Travel Channel called BurgerLand
Matt K I don’t have tv but thanks for the heads up. Maybe I can stream it somewhere.
The two of them would be perfect
I know it's outside the "burger belt" and in an area that doesn't get much attention in general, but Hudson's Hamburgers in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is for me the best burger I've had. Has some of that same historical feel too - family owned and operated since 1907.
The burger belt is around alvins waist
@@RCXDinferno kek
Mustard grew up going to Shady Glen as a young condiment. Their visit brought back so many memories. Loved this.
My guy Alvin, I need you to work on your health man. It's all love and coming from a good place! We need you for many years to come!
Yeah man this dude ain't gonna make it to 50
Word. Seem likes FWF could care less too. The last thing this guy needs is more burgers but nope. It's like "here man host a show about eating as many burgers as you want. As long as those views keep coming well keep filming until you drop dead."
Hear hear. Legit a bit anxious for the dude.
@@dh1380 You know I googled "Alvin Cailan" and the first suggestion was "alvin cailan health" 😂😂
KC Shutters honestly he needs to do something now before it gets real bad
I love Alvin, but can you get an original show starring George? The man is a god damn walking talking encyclopedia of cool burger knowledge and stuff.
Keep Alvin doing his thing cause I love it, but god damn, more MOTZ!
You probably will when Alvin dies of heart disease in the next few years.
He had one, called BurgerLand in 2012.
Yknow burger scholar sessions has 4 seasons and will prob have a 5th soon
The man is so big that he turned the seat belt into a neck belt.
I would venture to guess he was as high as his seatbelt throughout the video as well 👍
Your old lady is bigger than him
🤣🤣🤣😍😍
Having lived in Meriden, CT, and being a burger junkie, I can confirm that all three of these places are amazing. Walking into Louis Lunch is like walking into an ancient temple devoted to the religion of the hamburger. If you are a disciple of the beef patty, you have to make the pilgrimage and pay your respects at some point in your life. Ted's steamed burgers are the juiciest, messiest burgers but they're so good that you will fight to keep it all together just so you don't lose a single morsel. And that melted cheese is glorious. As they noted in this episode, Shady Glen is like a living, breathing time capsule. You'll go for the fried cheese but you'll stay because the burgers, fries, and milkshakes are all incredible.
That’s the title I want
*BURGER SCHOLAR*
you got about 1000 different burgers to go before you can have that title lmao
My high school guidance councilors failed me. This could have been my life path.
DAMN YOU ALL!!! DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!!!!!
well better start hitting the road trying all kinds of different burgers!
He finally got it
George is a national treasure. God bless his chops.
Ah yes, the Steamed Ham Program. One of my favorite shows on the “We Eat Before Anything” channel.
I'm from Albany , we say that there
Hosted by steamed hams knowledge man and generic fat dude who always wears black
Wolverine’s grandpa needs to his own show
Yep, well away from fat boy. What a bore that man is.
He does; Burger Scholar Sessions
Alvin: "Barely any clouds in the sky"
Clouds: Everywhere*
I find this hilarious.
HA my first thought exactly
I like George's reminder to let your local burger shack know what they mean to you. Running and staffing these places seems like tough and thankless work, but burgers are a quintessential part of Americana and although we're all super grateful, we probably don't express that gratitude enough.
My man out here looking like an alternate timeline Johnny Knoxville
Andyesque lmaoooo yoooo
Yea He Looks like an older and healthier version of him
I’m just here for the “concerned about Alvin’s health” comments
@kirwi kirwinson not everyone born an asshole like you but yes that might be the point
Bro I saw them and started fucking dying. Love or hate the show, this dude way too huge to be goin around hosting a fuckin burger show lmao
Be honest, he doesn't look healthy. He even admits to his bad eating/drinking habits. And please don't effing say "You can be obese and healthy" and point out the ONE person you know who died skinny. Because guess what? People that obese tend to bite the dust early for a gazillion HEALTH-related reason. Fact. Anyway, you can't help but notice!
Wow, fat shaming much! Its really non of your business how he looks and what he eats. No one, thin, fat or in-between, lives forever. If it bothers you, don’t watch. My apologies if someone died and left you boss .... no one sent me the memo. Have a great day everyone.
@@lucyschnabel8961 shut the hell up with your fat shaming bs. Being fat gets you no where, ONLY has negative health effects, makes everyday things harder, and the list goes on. If it wasnt for fat shaming id still be a fatass miserable with life, but being told i was fat did nothing but help me focus on losing weight. So please, shut up. You want to see people die young and painfully just so they "dont get thew feewings huwt"awww poor fatties
im in love. 3 totally bad ass original burgers, not mad to be whacky and different for a high profile chefs menu, but just through decades of evolution. and the host is brilliant.
I’m from CT and personally I’d say Shady Glen is by far my favorite out of these 😍 I live about 15 minutes away from Manchester so I go there about once a week. Ted’s is really good too though. It was the first steamed burger I’ve ever had, and I loved it. These were all good choices to visit.
CT here too. My dad brought me to Ted's back in the 90's and it was super memorable.
I've been wanting to go up to Shady Glen for a while. We have friends in Tolland so maybe next time we visit them we'll stop there.
And I've still never gone to Louis Lunch despite living 20 mins from it and going to grad school right there.
As a Connecticut native, this episode warms my heart.
River same bro
River big same
Huge same. I grew up just through the woods from Shady Glen. The original owners lived up the street at the top of the hill, my dad used to give one of my brothers or I $20 to just go through the woods, cross the road and grab a gallon of ice cream.
Jon Johnson the ultimate sleeper food, Shady Glen Ice Cream.
So incredibly good it can’t be put into words
Ted’s is awesome. So is Shady Glenn. I think Louis Lunch is the most overrated restaurant ever. I get that it’s a big deal that the burger was invented there, but cheese wiz and wonder bread simply doesn’t make the best burger in the world
from England, this guy seems like a totally awesome American character, like he should be in Smokey and the Bandit or something
As someone born and raised in CT I'm really excited to see this! Also I apologize on behalf of my fellows in CT... We can be jerks. That sign at Louis is there for a reason lol.
I heard Luis Lunch made some flavorless burgers, is that true? Maybe people like them that way amplified by the historical significance. But there is a reviewer on UA-cam who went there and said it was bland.
@@kyleeaton2717 It's really about personal tastes but you are there for pure beef flavor. Nothing special can be something special in itself.
@@SmashServices I was just curious because at one point in time, idk if they still are but they were the worst reviewed restaurant in all of Connecticut.
@@kyleeaton2717 I haven't been in so long that between this awesome vid and those reviews it looks like I'm gonna be having a burger weekend to compare!
@@SmashServices Hey, if you do that and remember me, let me know!
My friends and I road tripped up from Philly to try out these spots the other day. Shady Glen was definitely the best of the bunch. And we were surprised with how good Louis' Lunch was. Ted's was the weakest of the 3 but still not a bad burger. Thanks for this video for inspiring a burger filled day with friends!
Love George , his passion for history. Can’t synthesis this quality and experience!!
1:21. Poor sound guy squished in the back hiding.
Hi ajay
you know what i need more than a burger? a new video about super supervisors.
Thats so fucked up. Who cares if you can see him? It actually makes it feel more real and gives off a more authentic vibe. Fucking pricks..
Yeah but he probably got one of each of the same they did, which has him smiling and us sucking.
There's someone in the boot (trunk) too at the start
The burger scholar is roughly 20 times the host alvin is
Steven Benfan I think so too, but I think him having someone to bounce off from is good too, if it was only him talking alone it would still be great, but I love the conversation format.
He used to have his own burger show too, but it got cancelled awhile back. I forget what channel it was on, but it was pretty good. They should give him another burger show himself.
Steven Benfan he should stick to eggslut
Alvin makes up for it by being 20 times the size
I love this series! Gorge Motz is my freaking idol after watching these vids.
I need a roadtrip like this. Just toolin' around lovin on burgers.
Connecticut has pizza AND burgers. Thats why I love this state
Alvin you should be afraid. Burger scholar is coming for your spot.
TheDrFunkenstein he had a Show way before Alvin. I think he’s in the works getting his own show. Lord knows he deserves one
Love the Nova Scotia callout at 1:24
Was just about to comment the same!
Motz is like Bojack Horseman, but if you replaced the Alcoholism and existentialism with Burger facts.
As a Native Nutmegger, getting to know the rich burger history in my state is something very special to me. Thank you George, Alvin, and First We Feast!
George looks like Johnny Knoxville and Albert Einstein's love child.
I think I'm a Nazi because I am eager so much to correct your grammar
@@snifey7694 go on?
I've only been to shady glen and it was pretty damn delicious
Warden: _What is your final meal request before execution?_
George Motz on Death Row: _A cheeseburger, fries, and a malted mocha and peanut butter milkshake._
They need an entire show of only these two. I would watch for sure
I've learned so much in 3 weeks from watching George it's incredible. I've cooked burgers my whole teenage and adult life but now hearing his wisdom I've cooked some if the best burgers i ever have. Thank you. I want to travel the country now eating regional burgers
Does anyone else think gorge looks just like Johnny Knoxville? Even sounds like em a little!
I can 't unsee that now
I was going to post it, but apparently I would be like 10th in doing so.
Not even close
Knoxville's dad
Oh for sure
I miss Motz's tv burger show. Heard he may have something else in the works. Praying it comes SOOOOOON! Another great burger ep, guys!
It came to New York! At a reasonable price
@@johnanderson3731 It's about a 5 min. walk from my job. I love it! 👍
OMG. I've driven by Shady Glen in Manchester so many times and never knew what was happening inside. I'm gonna have to get my butt in there
Did you take the time to go and was it worth it?
Why do I torture myself by watching these amazing burgers
I'm a vegetarian due to health concerns. This is how I get through the days sometimes.
@@NokiaSux220 damn, can't believe it's been a year since I commented, hope you're doing well dude
Invest in an iron skillet smash burgers take about the same time as a microwave. If you wanna trip people out make your own buns. Takes about an hour most of it inactive just chill on the couch and watch TV during the rest periods. People act like it's the craziest thing ever and really, the burgers are ten times better even though it's not the crazy effort people think it is.
Now I want to go on a burger heaven trip to Connecticut. All the restaurants that were showcased in this episode made me drool a ton.
the broiled steak burgers my dad used to make at Sylvester's Restaurant back in the '70's were extraordinary. the quality and flavor was something beyond anything available today anywhere.
I grew up in Connecticut going to all three of these places as a kid- I’m so happy you went to shady glen!!!! That was my absolute favorite growing up and really made you feel like you were back in time. I honestly forgot about it until hearing it in this video again- Thank you!
I live in Farmington and have been to all three places. They're all really great.
keefriff99 hah that’s where I grew up too
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George should host
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People commenting how the comment section is mostly about Alvin's health and how George should host more
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This is something everyone can relate to. You can visit so many bars/restaurants within an hour of your home and stumble upon a select few places that you never expected that made you say "HOLY FUCK".
I love george. His voice and sideburns are just sublime
I love how George is amused by Alvin's wit. It is awesome to watch these two scholars discuss passionately about burgers.
"George Motz is a road warrior"
Me: Imagines George Motz as Mad max
I have the utmost respect for anyone that can eat while in the presence of someone that looks like Alvin
I'd love to try it but I can't imagine I'd pick a steamed burger over a flattop cooked one on a regular basis. I could be wrong, never tried one, and it might blow me away with it's flavor, but there's something so great about a good crust on a burger.
JosephJamesScott believe me, Ted’s has a phenomenal burger. I wasn’t sure how it would be when I first tried it. But wow. It’s very different. If you really like burgers, you like a variety and it’s very different and it’s very good. Honestly one of the best burgers I’ve ever had
Ted's has a terrible burger. Worst I've ever had. McDonald's is better.
Ted’s has a mediocre burger very middle of the road. I’ve never been but I thought I would just make the opinions in this comment thread go full circle
Ted's has a burger. Most definitely.
One of the burgers of all time
I've been to Louis Lunch a few times when I was in New Haven last year. If you go, go during the day outside of a rush hour so you can sit and dont go after the bars. The burgers do suffer when they are jammed up but they are good outside of the rushes
I think the reason why George Motz is fun to listen to is his delivery. I know Alvin says "right" a lot and can sound dead but I think he's a smart dude who knows his craft really well based from his other videos. It's just that when he talks, I get depressed myself. It just sounds so sloppy, sleepy and monotone. Like he's on infinite siesta dude waiting to wake up. Like watching him makes me want to increase my playback speed to x2. He could learn a lot from George Motz being TV ready.
Truly an unforgettable luncheon!
Louis lunch is such a good spot for burgers. The og burger joint. And I'm so hungry watching this.
"Where my steam ham army at?"
Aurora Borealis
AURORA BOREALIS?
Im actually from Albany, NY. Steamed hams are my lifeblood!
Despite the fact that they're obviously grilled?
May i see it?
no
I like how the term gray matter around 7:25 was mentioned. After a few days of burger meat in the fridge, that is if the color gray had a taste. I got the new book today in the mail. Kewpee's from Lima was not in the book. I've never been there. I do like those old b&w photos.
If someday there was an Oscar award for best videos about food, it has to go for Frist We Feast. You really take everything to the next level with your awesome videos. One can never be tired of watching your videos.
40% of comments: concerned for Alvin’s health
40% of comments: George should be host
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ur math is ruined, you ruining it, you fucking ruined it mate, you ruiuinnind it
“It’s like a gooey Cheez-it in a very cheesy burger.” SOLD
The burger guru needs to join the show full time !!! I must learn all his secrets lol master
Lol I always made my burgers on the flat breads before cool to see there's an actual place actually selling it like that! Love it toasted and with a lot of black peper, good cheese, little garlic sauce and spicy sauce that's the real deal
Even though I’ve lived in California for 30 years, one thing that’s a must when we visit our Connecticut family and friends, is a stop Route 44 in Manchester at Shady Glen for a “Bernice” (big cheese burger, fries and cole slaw), a chocolate-peanut butter milkshake and a 1/2 gallon of Pistachio ice cream to take home. Have also been to Ted’s and enjoyed the steam burger as well when in Meriden. Have yet to get to Louis’s Lunch in New Haven but it is on the agenda for our next visit. Less is more when it comes to burgers and keeping it simple and good is what Connecticut fast food Cuisine is all about. Maybe it was because we were starving coming back in the late afternoon from the Rhode Island beaches, but a stop at Harry’s in Colchester (just basically a white shack with a counter) became somewhat of a summer ritual. Ahh, the memories.
_Day 1 of asking First we Feast to get Gloria Borger on the burger show._
What about Poppy Harlow?
Or Poppy Gloria?
@@FierceDeity35 what bout borger harlow?
George Motz > Alvin Cailan. George has a better personality, is more knowledgeable, is cooler and funnier. Alvin Cailan is a cool dude but he’s painful to watch as a host.
Juan Ulysses I disagree. He’s gotten better. He needs to lose weight tho, reminds you about the downfall of burgers I’m trying to forget when watching
100% agree
e1ectroniKa I don’t mind him being fat. Look at Matty Matheson; he’s great. Alvin just seems to nervous or too dumb to host a show. He’s like the burnout at a party who tries to come up with funny references to fit in and be positive, but none of the references make sense and the jokes aren’t funny
@@KatotownUSA He has a sidekick personality basically
Jonny Watts spot on
Not to be fucked up but the car is str8 up leaning the right while he pumps gas @ 0:18
Well he isn't the thinnest guy so that happens.
that's because the other guy is inside
alvins gettin huge bruh
Much love from Romania for you guys, you make the perfect burger couple!
I grew up about a half hour away from Manchester, CT and never heard of Shady Glen - I’ve got some work to do next time I come back to visit!
I dream of wearing buns and being studied by George.
You are Gene Belcher.
I love when food is described as "fresh shit"
sounds delicious.
Damn Love this show and want to grab a burger with these dudes!!!!!
Absolutely love the burger scholar episodes, I would roll up through the burger belt and back down home to Texas. Keep up the good work, I am always looking forward to the show. Thank you guys for all the hard work.
I'll be heading to New England this summer, and these three spots are on my "must go to" list. I absolutely adore Louis', Ted's and Shady Glen, they all serve phenomenal hamburgs. Sadly, Shady Glen's Manchester Parkade store closed. This news broke my heart and thankfully, their original location lives on.
“It’s very horizontal like a cheeseburger” my guy what does that mean 😂
You ever seen a vertical burger?
He means the color of the walls and decor is layered Horizontally. A band of brown that rings the place, and yellow wallpaper.
@@michaelhall5429 well they cooked them vertically at Louis' Lunch, does that count?
Hey, I've actually been to the Shady Glen before. Cool seeing a place I know on one of these.
Alvin:
Deep vein thrombosis:
Diabetes:
Alvin: I’M GONNA MAKE A TV SHOW WHERE I EAT CHEESEBURGERS!!!!!!!
Love watching both of these dudes together, please keep it coming 🤗
Connecticut really does punch above its weight when it comes to amazing food. Burgers aside, the regional pizzas, seafood and especially their desserts and Scandinavian cuisine (Swensen meatballs!) are some of the best in the country. You could spend a month in CT and not get tired of the food.
Alvin please be healthier so we can watch your videos for years.
Learned something new today, had no idea that the hamburger was first invented in Central Connecticut 😲😆👍
We have world famous Pizza too!
Well, New Haven is on the coast...technically not central, but Ted's and Shady Glen are both central.
Her: "So what do you do for a living?"
Me: "Im kind of a burger historian"
I'm from Australia, been a hot one's fan for ages but only recently started watching heaps of the burger show, it's really got me wanting to do a burger tour of america, maybe east to west and going down the belt in the middle. I mentioned it to a few friends and they want in too so am really looking forward to hopefully doing that ahah.
I've been to Ted's and have seen it on TV a hundred times. I know this is burger focused but nobody ever talks about their take on fries. Fried potatoes on the blackest seasoned 100 year old flat top you've ever seen. The crust you get on those potatoes, with the beef burger. So good.