The Food Critic for the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Jess Fleming, stopped by with her favorite restaurants to get hamburgers and a cold beverage.

Featured spots:

Gray Duck Tavern, Saint Paul

• Animal Burger
• Paired with Pipeworks Ninja vs. Unicorn beer

Surly Brewing Co., Minneapolis

• Surly Burger
• Paired with Surly Furious or Surly HeatSlayer

Saint Dinette, Saint Paul

• Cheeseburger
• Paired with the First Base cocktail