George Motz

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George Motz
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George Motz in 2013
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCatholic University of America[1]
OccupationTelevision personality, Historian, Author, Filmmaker

George Motz is an American television personality, historian, author and filmmaker. Motz directed a documentary film about and has written books detailing the history of the hamburger in the United States. He hosted the Travel Channel show Burger Land from 2012 to 2013. He is a contributor for First We Feast with a series titled Burger Scholar Sessions.

Early career[]

Motz worked as a Director of Photography for WNET in New York.[2] For his work he was a recipient of three Emmy Awards (one in 2000 and two in 2006).[2][better source needed]

Hamburger America[]

In 2004, Motz directed a documentary film titled Hamburger America about the American hamburger and eight "iconic burger joints".[3][4] A book of the same name was later released.[2]

The Food Film Festival[]

In 2007, Motz founded The Food Film Festival based in New York City.[2][4][5] The festival is held annually in New York City, Chicago, and Charleston.[5]

In 2011, the festival had 160 entries and curated them to 28.[4]

Burger Land (2012-2013)[]

Between 2012 and 2013, Motz was the host of Burger Land on the Travel Channel.[6][7][8]

Burger Scholar Sessions[]

Motz has been a regular contributor for First We Feast since 2018.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

Bibliography[]

Non-Fiction[]

  • 2008 - Hamburger America: One Man's Cross-Country Odyssey to Find the Best Burgers in the Nation
  • 2011 - Hamburger America: Completely Revised and Updated Edition: A State-by-State Guide to 150 Great Burger Joints
  • 2016 - Great American Burger Book: How to Make Authentic Regional Hamburgers at Home
  • 2018 - Hamburger America: A State-By-State Guide to 200 Great Burger Joints

Personal life[]

Motz lives in New York.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-motz-67a00b134/
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "The Grinder 04 / George Motz". Chat Chow TV. 2013-02-05. Archived from the original on 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  3. ^ Ryzik, Melena (2005-01-26). "Documentary Seeks to Burnish the Hamburger's Crown". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Shallwani, Pervaiz (2011-10-12). "A Theater Where Eating Is Definitely Allowed". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Benton, Susan (2016-02-21). "Interview: George Motz, Americas Burger Expert & Food Film Festival South Walton April 8-10, 2016". 30AEATS. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  6. ^ "Shows A-Z - burger land on travel | TheFutonCritic.com". Futon Critic. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  7. ^ "Burger Land". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  8. ^ Doss, Laine (2013-04-17). "Burger Land Features Latin Burger and Taco on Travel Channel April 22". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  9. ^ "How to Cook 4 More Regional Smashburgers with George Motz | Burger Scholar Sessions". Complex. Archived from the original on 2021-05-29. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  10. ^ "Hamburger Expert George Motz Walks Us Through How to Cook the Perfect Hamburger". www.themanual.com. 15 March 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-04-03. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  11. ^ "How to Cook a Deep-Fried Bacon Burger with George Motz | Burger Scholar Sessions". Complex. Archived from the original on 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  12. ^ "White guy makes the most legit Ramly burger ever and Malaysians are loving it". Mashable SEA. November 2, 2020.
  13. ^ "[VIDEO] American Filmmaker Wows Malaysians By Making The Iconic Ramly Burger At Home | Lifestyle | Rojak Daily".
  14. ^ Jodon, Rachel Langlitz & Courtny (May 1, 2018). "The Cavalier Store gets top ranking as the best burger in Virginia". WSET.
  15. ^ "Read This: The history of the American hamburger". The A.V. Club.
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