Goldburger Magdalena O Neal – January 25, 2021 | Updated February 1, 2021
Burgers seem so simple, right? Meat, a pan, and something to get the meat into and out of the pan. But if youâre serious about burgersâeven semi-seriousâyou need to be serious about your burger tools. A flimsy pan and a plastic spatula just wonât do.
Thatâs why we talked to Allen Yelent, the owner of Goldburger in Los Angeles, whose specialty bar burgers meld thick patties and thick-sliced onions into what we consider a top-tier example of the form. His list of essential tools? Just four items long. So whether youâre trying to perfect your crisp-edged smash burgers or just looking to up your burger game in general, youâll want to read on for his picks.