TripAdvisor just named this the best burger joint in America. Here's what it's like to eat there.

Posted Jul 22, 2018
There are few accolades more impressive than winning the title for best burger spot in America, but Al's Burger Shack, a two-restaurant chain in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, just took the trophy. The restaurant was awarded the title of top burger destination in the United States by TripAdvisor, which based its rankings on an analysis of millions of reviews by customers. (Business Insider)

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