{"id":3498,"date":"2011-10-26T23:29:14","date_gmt":"2011-10-26T23:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=3498"},"modified":"2011-10-27T11:03:22","modified_gmt":"2011-10-27T11:03:22","slug":"flash-a-new-burger-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=3498","title":{"rendered":"FLASH !!!!! A New Burger Champion!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You knew it would happen, the question is always when and where. \u00a0Tonight, in New York, right off Times Square, I can’t believe I’m saying this, a new champion was crowned, Shake Shack! \u00a0This place did everything right and the result was an incredible, juicy, perfectly seasoned cheeseburger! Now I try to be careful to not let the company at dinner to influence the over all score and I love few Nikon friends more than Paul Van Allen! \u00a0Just catching a burger with him makes it infinitely better, but being the consummate professional cheeseburger connoisseur, I forced my self to really concentrate just on the burger! \u00a0Aren’t you glad you have me out here to serve and guide you through burger land!!! \u00a0O.K. \u00a0the burger was simply the best ever, I’m awarding it a 4.87 pickle scale score, and\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that’s two tenths of point higher than Milt’s or Fava’s! \u00a0 That is a tremendous score. \u00a0Now the down side was it was a big crowded place with not much more ambiance than a McDonalds, but hey it’s about the burger. \u00a0The fries were average and I probably docked them points for going on and on in their advertising about how they were cooked in the safest, heart healthy oil, give me a break, the burger alone could kill you! But the facts are the facts, this was the best burger ever, period end of sentence. \u00a0You know I don’t want my favorite burger to be in New York so you guys out there get busy, and find us some more great burgers. \u00a0By the way a sweet young lady that worked there made the experience even better, what a great personality she had!<\/p>\n

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Paul Van Allen himself was kind enough to demonstrate how to stuff your face with a big greasy burger, what a man! \u00a0A word about Paul; \u00a0Paul has been one of my best friends before I went to work for Nikon and a joy to work with in the company. \u00a0He is a extremely talented photographer, trainer, speaker, and representative for Nikon. \u00a0Paul was the first person I called to help me put the close-up class together for Kelby Training. \u00a0Paul has been a faithful friend for years and I love these chances to catch a meal with \u00a0him, that he recommended this place just pushes his stock even higher…..<\/p>\n

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Well, I love Milt’s and Fava’s and I will go see them again soon and give them a chance to wrestle the crown back from Shake Shack, but for tonight a new champion wears the belt, and mine is tighter….<\/p>\n

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I went out to shoot some for New York scenes today, hope you enjoy them.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy and blessings from a full and satisfied pilgrim……..<\/p>\n

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Photo Note: \u00a0All images Nikon Coolpix P7100.<\/em><\/p>\n

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