SoCal Hamburgers:

Knowing that I am a Hamburger Connoisseur many have asked where are the best burgers in SoCal, so here you have it:

1. Slaters 50/50: The burger is 50% ground beef 50% ground bacon.  Need I go further.  It is amazing! (Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Lake Forest, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, San Diego)  http://www.slaters5050.com/

2. Umami: You can call me a fancy pants but there meat tastes like filet mignon, it melts in your mouth.  I've had the Umami, Hatch, Manly, Truffle & Port & Stilton.  I recommend just going Umami and let the meat do the talking without too much distraction (Lots of locations now)   http://www.umami.com/umami-burger/classic-burgers/

3. Father's Office: Amazing burger, but be warned must be 21 to enter and seating is difficult, but you will feel like you are being so LA and cool while you are there.  Just go burger and fries, both are delish.  http://www.fathersoffice.com/

4. Marty's Hamburger Stand: Just order the combo, it is a cheeseburger topped with a hot dog which not surprisingly go amazing together (10558 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90064).

5. Grill Em All: This is a food truck that makes a burger known as the Behemoth.  Let's just say the buns are each a grilled cheese sandwich, so you probably shouldn't eat it on the daily but definitely something you have to try.  http://grillemallburgs.com/  Check them on twitter to find out where they are @grillemalltruck

6. Hodads: Lots of bacon, cheese and grease, really good.  If you head to San Diego it is a must. www.hodadies.com  

7. In N Out: I know they are going nationwide but it still seems SoCal to me and it is so reliable.  Double Double, raw onion, add mustard with animal style fries and Neapolitan shake. 

8. Apple Pan: An LA establishment.  Old school diner, no tables just pull up a seat at the counter get a Hickory Burger and enjoy (10801 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90064).

9. Tommy's: The original chiliburger, if you are craving chili this is a must (the original is located at 2575 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90057).  

10. Hamburger Hamlet: Don't hate, they make a juicy burger.  I know it is mostly old people but I like the burger.  http://hamburgerhamlet.com/