When creating a hamburger for his Washington, DC restaurant Westend Bistro, chef Eric Ripert looked to the experts for ideas: "the inspiration...is actually McDonald's and Burger King," he said. All Ripert did was upgrade the meat and add a challah bun, and poof! $16 hamburger! [Salon]
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