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George Motz

George Motz is an American television personality, historian, author and filmmaker. Motz directed the 2004 documentary film Hamburger America and has written books detailing the history of the hamburger in the United States. He hosted the Travel Channel show Burger Land from 2012 to 2013. He is a contributor for First We Feast with a series titled Burger Scholar Sessions. He is also the owner and head chef of Hamburger America, a luncheonette-style restaurant in SoHo, Manhattan.

George Motz
George Motz in 2013
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCatholic University of America[1][2]
Occupation(s)Television personality, historian, author, filmmaker, restaurateur
Known forDirecting Hamburger America and founding the restaurant of the same name

Career

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Motz worked as a Director of Photography for WNET in New York.[3] For his work he was a recipient of three Emmy Awards (one in 2000 and two in 2006).[3][better source needed]

Motz taught a single session New York University course about hamburgers in the fall of 2005.[4][5]

In 2007, Motz founded The Food Film Festival based in New York City.[3][6][7] The festival is held annually in New York City, Chicago, and Charleston.[7]

In 2011, the festival had 160 entries and curated them to 28.[6]

In November 2023, Motz opened Hamburger America, a luncheonette-style hamburger restaurant in New York's SoHo neighborhood.[8]

Filmography

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Hamburger America

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In 2004, Motz directed a documentary film titled Hamburger America about the American hamburger and eight "iconic burger joints".[9][6] A book of the same name was later released.[3]

Burger Land (2012–2013)

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Between 2012 and 2013, Motz was the host of Burger Land on the Travel Channel.[10][11][12]

Burger Scholar Sessions

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Motz has been a regular contributor for First We Feast since 2018, for The Burger Show, where he would frequently guest star, and also his own hosted series, Burger Scholar Sessions, where Motz would introduce audiences to different distinct regional hamburgers , such as the Oklahoma fried onion burger, and also show how the burgers are prepared.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][excessive citations]

Personal life

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Motz grew up on Long Island, New York; most notably in Garden City and Quogue.[1][20] Motz lives in New York.[6] He has two children.[21]

Published works

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  • Hamburger America: One Man's Cross-Country Odyssey to Find the Best Burgers in the Nation[22] (2008)
  • Great American Burger Book: How to Make Authentic Regional Hamburgers at Home[4] (2016)

References

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  1. ^ a b "A cultural icon, with cheese". Chicago Tribune. April 11, 2004. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Talking to the Burger King". CatholicU. Vol. 36, no. 1. Catholic University of America. Spring 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "The Grinder 04 / George Motz". Chat Chow TV. February 5, 2013. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Unger, Ryan (May 31, 2022). "The Untold Truth Of Burger Scholar George Motz". Mashed.com. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  5. ^ Andreatta, David (August 22, 2005). "'MEAT' THE EXPERT – BURGER FANS GET THEIR BUNS OVER TO NYU". nypost.com. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d Shallwani, Pervaiz (October 12, 2011). "A Theater Where Eating Is Definitely Allowed". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Benton, Susan (February 21, 2016). "Interview: George Motz, Americas Burger Expert & Food Film Festival South Walton April 8–10, 2016". 30AEATS. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  8. ^ Sietsema, Robert (November 28, 2023). "Hamburger America Serves the Hamburger America Deserves". Eater New York.
  9. ^ Ryzik, Melena (January 26, 2005). "Documentary Seeks to Burnish the Hamburger's Crown". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Shows A-Z – burger land on travel | TheFutonCritic.com". Futon Critic. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  11. ^ "Burger Land". The A.V. Club. April 16, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  12. ^ Doss, Laine (April 17, 2013). "Burger Land Features Latin Burger and Taco on Travel Channel April 22". Miami New Times. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  13. ^ "How to Cook 4 More Regional Smashburgers with George Motz | Burger Scholar Sessions". Complex. March 29, 2021. Archived from the original on May 29, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  14. ^ Lu, Hunter; Parrill, Lindsay (March 15, 2021). "Hamburger Expert George Motz Walks Us Through How to Cook the Perfect Hamburger". www.themanual.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  15. ^ "How to Cook a Deep-Fried Bacon Burger with George Motz | Burger Scholar Sessions". Complex. March 22, 2021. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  16. ^ Martinus, Danial (November 2, 2020). "White guy makes the most legit Ramly burger ever and Malaysians are loving it". Mashable SEA.
  17. ^ Minion, Rd. "[VIDEO] American Filmmaker Wows Malaysians By Making The Iconic Ramly Burger At Home | Lifestyle | Rojak Daily". Archived from the original on November 6, 2020.
  18. ^ Jodon, Rachel Langlitz & Courtny (May 1, 2018). "The Cavalier Store gets top ranking as the best burger in Virginia". WSET.
  19. ^ Siede, Caroline (August 14, 2015). "Read This: The history of the American hamburger". The A.V. Club.
  20. ^ "Author events on Long Island, week of Oct. 9". Newsday. October 8, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  21. ^ Strauss, Alix (October 19, 2018). "How George Motz, 'Americas Hamburger Expert,' Spends His Sundays". The New York Times. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  22. ^ Derby, Samara Kalk (December 9, 2019). "Fuegos leaving Willy Street over parking issue, last day is Saturday". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
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