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The Handbuilt City

Dispatches from the Rust Belt

new york city ban on coal-fired pizza ovens

April 10, 2024 Nat M. Zorach

Burgerbanism: Coal-Fired Pizza, The Latest Front in the Culture War?

New York City has banned coal-fired pizza ovens unless they’re equipped with industrial-grade pollution treatment systems. Pizza didn’t do anything to deserve this.

ghost kitchens restaurant delivery and takeout industry

Burgerbanism Business & Economics

March 22, 2024 Nat M. Zorach

Burgerbanism: Ghost Kitchens, The Latest Wild Idea In Restaurant Innovation

The delivery app industrial complex has some interesting new models for how to brand, sell, and prepare fast food.

Burgerbanism Food

March 1, 2024 Nat M. Zorach

Burgerbanism No. 12: The Strip Malls Of Austin Barbecue

Nat explores the delicacies of the strip malls of north Austin, Texas, as the city densifies steadily and continues to produce award-winning barbecue.

Burgerbanism South Travel

June 8, 2023 Nat M. Zorach

Exploring Little Rock: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Arkansas

We travel to Little Rock to explore the city’s architecture, history, and, of course, the food scene.

Burgerbanism Food

May 1, 2023 Nat M. Zorach

Burgerbanism: Mike Ransom’s Supercrisp Brings Super-Umami to Detroit Fast Food

Living in Southwest Detroit, we are big fans of Ima (今, Japanese for “now”), the brainchild of Detroit chef Mike

Burgerbanism

May 26, 2022 Nat M. Zorach

Burgerbanism No. 10 – The Angry Jerk in Silver Spring, Maryland

After a somewhat less than illustrious gastronomic experience at Underground Pizza, I felt it was time to give another spot

Burgerbanism Urban Planning

April 25, 2022 Nat M. Zorach

Burgerbanism – Underground Pizza in Downtown Silver Spring

Nat and friends check out the newest spot in downtown Silver Spring, which serves Detroit Style Pizza, a Midwestern varietal of cheesy bread slathered in marinara sauce.