Entertainment / burger 16 Tips for Cheeseburger Eating Skip the mundane (ketchup, lettuce) and the overly fancy (brie, Kobe) By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff Posted Nov 6, 2009 1:15 PM CST Copied This guy is doing it wrong. The best flavor combination for burger toppings, writes Kevin Pang, is bacon, onions, and cheese--and the lettuce and tomato just get in the way. (Getty Images) Kevin Pang sent six months eating cheeseburgers, and he's sharing his hard-earned expertise with his fellow meat-eaters. From the Chicago Tribune: Cheese: Just say no to feta, bleu, or brie. Condiments: Skip the ketchup and mustard; head directly for the mayo. Bun: Yes, there is a taste difference between toasted and untoasted. Opt for toasted, preferably buttered. Toppings: Make sure to pair correctly—for example, bacon with American cheese or mushrooms with Swiss. Leave lettuce and tomatoes off entirely. Fast food:: Steak ‘n Shake and Schoop’s tie for the best. Chain restaurants:: Red Robin’s A1 Peppercorn style wins. Kobe: The only thing this really means is that the burger will cost $5 more. Fries: Go for the ones made in beef tallow, not duck fat. For the complete list, click the link at right. (More burger stories.) Report an error