There are few dishes quite as tried and true as a good old-fashioned cheeseburger. While the fast food cheeseburger once sold for just five cents by White Castle has evolved over the years, the key to ...

No grill? No problem. Burger scholar George Motz says the grill is actually one of the hardest ways to get it right, and he recommends a flattop or skillet for a perfect patty. If you need the ...

And you know what? I agree with him.

The chowdown challenge is one of the centerpieces of Pasadena Cheeseburger Week, a yearly happening that pays homage to one of the Crown City's best-known culinary inventions.