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Any grillmaster will tell you that a burger is only as good as what you put on it.

Hard roll or soft bun? Fresh cut onion or caramelized? Lettuce and tomato? Or should you skip the formality entirely? Then comes the issue of condiments, and that’s enough to turn any barbecue into an all out brawl. Somewhere along the line, ketchup became more of a reflex than a conscious decision. You may not even necessarily like taste of the neon red goop in the plastic bottle. At some point, you enjoy the rude sounds the bottle makes more than what is inside it.

Oktoberfest comes early this year for one top New York City chef.

September is officially known as German-American Friendship Month in the Big Apple--with festivities kicking off on September first.  German-American Friendship Month honors the German-American culture and the many contributions made by German immigrants by holding an entire month of celebrations, including the 53rd German-American Steuben Parade.

The Oktoberfest festival in Germany most people associate with the name doesn't start until September 18th.

College students may have a new beer of choice when football season kicks off this week-- 7-Eleven Game Day Beer.

Beer is big business. It’s a recession-proof industry that has only grown in recent years, with more and more people skipping the bars and staying home to drink and entertain their friends. But for convenience store giant 7-Eleven, beer is more than big business. The company is the third largest beer retailer in the country, so it only stands to reason that at some point it would branch out and market its own line of private label budget beer. 7-Eleven even cites a Nielsen study stating value-priced beer sales are on the rise while sales of pricier imports and premium brands have faltered.

The staff of Dine & Cook had to make a pilgrimage to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for their annual auto show.

We didn't go for the cars however, we went for lunch.  We just had to try out the Mac Daddy Dog-- a hot dog smothered in pimento macaroni and cheese, breaded and then deep fried.

A 28 year old lifeguard from Bulgaria has won an Irish whiskey lover's ultimate dream.

Ivan Ivanov was chosen by Bushmills Irish Whiskey as the winner of the Make it at Bushmills challenge.  Ivanov was crowned the winner at a gala dinner Thursday night in the village of Bushmills on Ireland's north coast. The historic area has been producing whiskey for more than 400 years.

Who doesn’t love a tasty cupcake?

In Boston we have more than enough options of where to find a single serving delight, but only a few rise above the rest to really provide us with delicious and creative cupcakes.  One such of these recently made headlines in the national scene when the shop was showcased in the first segment of the first episode of The Food Network’s newest show, Kid in a Candy Store.

A late summer downpour did little to stop Brooklyn’s beer enthusiasts from venturing outdoors doors last week in celebration of Brooklyn Brewery’s newest reserve, Detonation Ale. The launch party took place at The Boathouse of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, with the brewery’s famed brewmaster Garrett Oliver himself serving at the tap.