All about the Burger

"We at Druther's anxiously await our copies of Sef's book in the mail. Sef was the only writer to reach out to our company regarding the history of Burger Queen, Huckleberry's and Druther's, as well as our company's relationship with the Dairy Queen brand. He also respected the unique story of the last Druther's Restaurant in the world, owned by our friend Steve McCarty, in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Sef's pursuit of the real story, along with the way he writes about the histories of these storied American restaurants and companies, truly conveys the respect and love he has for the subject."

-Bob Gatewood and Brian Easley, President & Vice President at Druther's

"With All about the Burger, the Beast has created-most fittingly-a thing of beauty. A book so meticulously researched and passionately written, it is the crowning achievement of one of our greatest food authorities. You will devour it instantly."

-Lee Schrager, Food Network's South Beach Wine & Food Festival, founder

"Read it for the sizzling burger history, stay for the tasty lore, the recipes and the juicy insider info that only the Burger Beast could unwrap. Wherever you grew up in the US, you'll find the burger place of your childhood in delicious detail."

-Gretchen Schmidt, edible South Florida, editor

"For me, a mesmerizing page turner. I can't put this damn book down."

-George Motz, Hamburger America, author

"Some people look under the bun to see what's on the burger, Beast looks right through it, the toppings and the patties to determine where it lands on the overall historical arc of the sandwich, in all of its mouth-watering glory. I have been listening to his flavorful burger anecdotes for years and now they have been collected together and cleverly presented in one nicely bound book. Beast is the undisputed king of burger history...insert trademark here."

-Randy Fisher, CREaM, owner

"Burger Beast Sef Gonzalez leaves no bun unturned in this detailed look at the humble burger's rise to becoming America's iconic dish. I can think of no better chronicler for this meaty story than the man whose passion for burgers is boundless."

-Michael Mayo, South Florida Sun-Sentinel dining critic and food columnist

"No one knows more about the rise and popularity of all things beef-on-bun-from national hamburger chains to regional specialties-than Sef Gonzalez a.k.a. Burger Beast. He's a treasure, and All about the Burger is a must-read for any accomplished eater."

-Evan S. Benn, former Miami Herald food editor

"All about the Burger is an amazing read that took me back in time and brought up some great childhood memories, all while teaching me things I never knew about the places I loved to visit."

-Jimmy Piedrahita, Mojo Donuts & Fried Chicken, owner

"All about the Burger is the national story of one of America's favorite foods that is digestible at a local level. Burger Beast shares the unknown and obscure facts that only a passionate historian can uncover."

-Jorge Zamanillo, History Miami Museum, Executive Director

"All about the Burger is the go-to source for America's tastiest subject. Hats off to Burger Beast for bringing over a hundred years of burger history together for all to enjoy."

-Billy Kramer, NFA Burger, owner

"Sef uncovers details of hamburger history that not only fascinate, but will make the reader hunger for the next chapter."

-David Hosticka, Dog 'n Suds, Muskegon, Michigan location owner

"Sef's enthusiasm, though some would call it madness, about the great American hamburger is contagious. To know him is to participate in it, trust me. And I've