George Motz Explained

George Motz
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:Catholic University of America[1]
Occupation:Television personality, historian, author, filmmaker, restaurateur
Known For:Directing Hamburger America and founding the restaurant of the same name

George Motz is an American television personality, historian, author and filmmaker. Motz directed the 2004 documentary film Hamburger America 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. He is also the owner and head chef of Hamburger America, a luncheonette-style restaurant in SoHo, Manhattan.

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).

Motz taught a New York University course about hamburgers.[3]

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

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

In November 2023, Motz opened Hamburger America, a luncheonette-style hamburger restaurant in New York's SoHo neighborhood.[6]

Filmography

Hamburger America

In 2004, Motz directed a documentary film titled Hamburger America about the American hamburger and eight "iconic burger joints".[7] A book of the same name was later released.

Burger Land (2012–2013)

Between 2012 and 2013, Motz was the host of Burger Land on the Travel Channel.[8] [9] [10]

Burger Scholar Sessions

Motz has been a regular contributor for First We Feast since 2018, for The Burger Show, where he would frequently guest star, and also his own hosted series, Burger Scholar Sessions, where Motz would introduce audiences to different distinct regional hamburgers and also show how the burgers are prepared.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

Personal life

Motz grew up on Long Island, New York; most notably in Garden City and Quogue.[18] [19] Motz lives in New York. He has two children.[20]

Published works

External links

Notes and References

  1. Spring 2023 . Talking to the Burger King . CatholicU . 36 . 1 . Catholic University of America . April 6, 2024.
  2. Web site: February 5, 2013. The Grinder 04 / George Motz. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204174537/https://www.chatchow.com/the-grinder-04-george-motz/. 2020-12-04. 2021-03-30. Chat Chow TV. en-US.
  3. Web site: Unger . Ryan . 2022-05-31 . The Untold Truth Of Burger Scholar George Motz . 2022-09-16 . Mashed.com . en-US.
  4. News: Shallwani . Pervaiz . October 12, 2011 . A Theater Where Eating Is Definitely Allowed . en-US . . 2021-05-29 . 0099-9660.
  5. Web site: Benton . Susan . February 21, 2016 . Interview: George Motz, Americas Burger Expert & Food Film Festival South Walton April 8–10, 2016 . 2021-05-29 . 30AEATS . en-US.
  6. Web site: Sietsema . Robert . November 28, 2023 . Hamburger America Serves the Hamburger America Deserves . Eater New York.
  7. News: Ryzik. Melena. January 26, 2005. Documentary Seeks to Burnish the Hamburger's Crown. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-03-30. 0362-4331. 2021-01-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20210126195929/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/26/dining/documentary-seeks-to-burnish-the-hamburgers-crown.html. live.
  8. Web site: Shows A-Z – burger land on travel TheFutonCritic.com . 2021-03-30 . Futon Critic.
  9. Web site: Burger Land . 2021-05-29 . . April 16, 2013 . en-us.
  10. Web site: Doss . Laine . April 17, 2013 . Burger Land Features Latin Burger and Taco on Travel Channel April 22 . 2021-05-29 . Miami New Times.
  11. Web site: March 29, 2021 . How to Cook 4 More Regional Smashburgers with George Motz Burger Scholar Sessions . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210529182019/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/how-to-cook-4-more-regional-smashburgers-with-george-motz-burger-scholar-sessions . 2021-05-29 . 2021-03-30 . Complex . en.
  12. Web site: Lu . Hunter . Parrill . Lindsay . March 15, 2021 . Hamburger Expert George Motz Walks Us Through How to Cook the Perfect Hamburger . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210403130917/https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-hamburger/ . 2021-04-03 . 2021-03-30 . www.themanual.com.
  13. Web site: March 22, 2021 . How to Cook a Deep-Fried Bacon Burger with George Motz Burger Scholar Sessions . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324031154/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/how-to-cook-a-deep-fried-bacon-burger-with-george-motz-burger-scholar-sessions . 2021-03-24 . 2021-03-30 . Complex . en.
  14. Web site: Martinus . Danial . November 2, 2020 . White guy makes the most legit Ramly burger ever and Malaysians are loving it . Mashable SEA.
  15. Web site: Minion . Rd . [VIDEO] American Filmmaker Wows Malaysians By Making The Iconic Ramly Burger At Home | Lifestyle | Rojak Daily ]. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20201106022845/https://rojakdaily.com/lifestyle/article/10965/video-american-filmmaker-wows-malaysians-by-making-the-iconic-ramly-burger-at-home . November 6, 2020.
  16. Web site: Jodon . Rachel Langlitz & Courtny . May 1, 2018 . The Cavalier Store gets top ranking as the best burger in Virginia . WSET.
  17. Web site: Siede . Caroline . Read This: The history of the American hamburger . The A.V. Club. August 14, 2015 .
  18. News: April 11, 2004 . A cultural icon, with cheese . Chicago Tribune . April 6, 2024.
  19. News: October 8, 2016 . Author events on Long Island, week of Oct. 9 . Newsday . April 6, 2024.
  20. News: Strauss . Alix . October 19, 2018 . How George Motz, 'Americas Hamburger Expert,' Spends His Sundays . The New York Times . April 6, 2024.
  21. Web site: Derby . Samara Kalk . 2019-12-09 . Fuegos leaving Willy Street over parking issue, last day is Saturday . 2022-09-16 . . en.

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