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Into the Fire

Louis Lunch Picture - Antique Cast Iron Hamburger Grill

At Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, hamburgers are still cooked in antique, cast-iron grills. The burgers are positioned vertically inside the grill so that they flame-cook evenly on both sides.

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You'll most likely have to wait in line to place your order, particularly if you visit at a peak time, such as the lunch hour. That will give you plenty of time to observe the hamburger cooking process at Louis' Lunch.

Each burger patty is made from beef ground fresh that day. If you look closely at this picture, you'll see that the hamburgers are positioned vertically inside the grill so that they flame-cook evenly on both sides.

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