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Louis' Lunch

Did Louis Lassen invent the hamburger? Folks at the restaurant say so, and we believe 'em (and so, for the record, does the Library of Congress). In any case, Louis' Lunch has history: Burgers are broiled in the same Bridge & Beach vertical gas stove that Lassen used to make his first hamburger in 1900. While purists may disapprove of the juicy 5.5-ounce patty being placed between two pieces of toast, the Lassens�the fourth generation runs the place now�deserve a pass for sticking to their pre�hamburger bun traditions. A "cheese works" gets you a burger with a schmear of cheese sauce, tomato, and onions, but ketchup and mustard aren't available. The family believes they detract from the flavor of the ground-fresh-daily beef. What, you think some three-year-old Web site's going to disagree?
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Weight: 5.5 ounces
Height: 2.5 inches
Bun: Toasted slices of white bread
Cooking method: Broiler
Price: $5
Location: 261�263 Crown St., New Haven, CT, (203) 562-5507

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