Amazing Burgers and The People Who Make Them
The hamburger is the most beloved sandwich in America. Throwdown Kitchen endeavors to examine this historic love affair and discover all the amazing burgers, and the people who make them, across the country.
Burgers come in all shapes and sizes. Crispy smash burgers with caramelized edges. Big beefy steakhouse burgers towering high with secret sauces.
Roadside diners and drive-ins have steadfastly lasted through the testing of times. Celebrity Chef’s have dived into the burger wars with perfectly constructed signature dishes.
Somewhere between the backyard and a fast food joint there lies an amazing juicy burger with your name on it.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.
Anthony Bourdain
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
About John Mooney
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
An American Hospitality professional and catering expert. I began my professional hospitality and culinary career working with the Marriott Corporation. Managing the banquets of the internationally acclaimed 5-star Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel.
Surprising everyone by jumping headfirst into the world of private country clubs. I found my niche as a General Manager in the exciting world of golf and private country clubs.
For the next 2 decades my teams delighted and served hundreds of thousands of members, guests and customers. We catered amazing grand galas, intimate weddings, exciting sports events, fine dining, and of course, barbecues.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
Beechtree Catering & The Water’s Edge Events Center
In 2008, my partners and I founded Beechtree Catering. Beechtree quickly established itself in the mid-Atlantic region as a premier onsite and offsite catering company.
Receiving the Department of Defense approval allowed Beechtree access to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The Army contracts and civilian contacts acquired at A.P.G. spurred our upstart catering company to set an ambitious project goal of building and operating The Water’s Edge Events Center.
After Beechtree Caterings’ completion and successful opening of the highly anticipated Water’s Edge Events Center I returned to my catering roots and began working with one of the country’s largest independent caterers.
Carl’s and Hardee’s are kissing cousins. They have very similar menus and together, they would make a sizeable force in the fast food burger wars arena.
The Journey Begins With Throwdown Kitchen
After 40 years on the high-profile catering and fine dining scene, I chose to follow my passion for casual entertaining. Saying goodbye to Truffle Oils and Beef Wellington and choosing Maryland Pit Beef, Crab Cakes, Burgers and Barbecue wasn’t even a hard decision. It’s all about family and friends and people get that!
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