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Home » Eddie Lakin

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Posted inBlogs

A tribute to Hot Doug (with video)

by Michael Gebert October 3, 2014August 18, 2021

It is Hot Doug’s last day, sic transit gloria mustard.

Posted inBlogs

Dinner at Edzo’s: Burger shop opens for dinner at long last

by Michael Gebert January 21, 2014August 18, 2021

Talking to Eddie “Edzo” Lakin about his first four years as a famous burger chef.

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Food and Drink Events

by Sam Worley September 23, 2010August 19, 2021

Pumpkin beer, burgers, ribs, and more.

Mahalo burger at the Bad Apple
Posted inFood & Drink

Between the Bun

by Mike Sula, Kate Schmidt, Holly Greenhagen, Kathie Bergquist, Martha Bayne, Julia Thiel, Michael Gebert, Gary Wiviott, David Hammond, Susannah J. Felts and Elizabeth M. Tamny May 13, 2010August 19, 2021

Twenty-two places for burgers

Eddie Lakin at Edzo's Burger Shop
Posted inFood & Drink

What’s New

by Kate Schmidt and Mike Sula December 3, 2009August 19, 2021

Reviews of Edzo’s Burger Shop, Belly Shack, LM, and six more recently opened restaurants

Posted inBlogs

The Great Fried Hope

by Michael Gebert November 9, 2009August 19, 2021

A video visit with classic burger revivalist Eddie “Edzo” Lakin

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