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It's straight out of a dream you had as a kid: a colossal milkshake, swirled with whipped cream and syrups, rimmed with the dust of cookies or graham crackers, and topped with decadent desserts-think an entire slice of cake, or a melt-in-your-mouth s'more. But these shakes-Kook Burger and Bar's iconic creation, called Shoobie Shakes-aren't just for kids, and the hundreds of thousands of likes they've garnered across social platforms prove that they're about more than just sugar.

This new hotspot is making a name for itself already with their sizzling certified Angus beef burgers that are perfectly complimented alongside their massive truffle fries and margarita flights. With its Instagram-friendly vibe and larger-than-life portions, this is the place to go when your appetite is huge.

Kook Burger offers burgers along with their signature Shoobie Shakes in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The owners hope their food and service brings joy to patrons, creating a memorable experience. The 1,600-square-foot space can seat 15 to 20 inside, plus over 50 diners on their outdoor wraparound patio. Besides the Brigantine location, the team opened Kook Burger & Bar in Philadelphia in February 2023.

Kook Burger, a modest burger shop that launched a year ago in the Jersey Shore community of Brigantine, has expanded to Center City Philadelphia in a big way. Owners Braeden Anderson, his fiancee, Selena Gabrielle, and Victor Alegria have taken over a three-story building at 2102 Market St. with Kook Burger & Bar, which soft-opened last weekend. They have also leased the former Caffeination shop a block away, at 2100 Chestnut St., to house a new location of their Black Turtle Coffee Co., Kook's sibling next door in Brigantine. Black Turtle, expected to open this spring on two floors, will offer work space for remote workers and students, as well as offer games such as shuffleboard.

What makes a New York restaurant a New York Restaurant? Is it great service, or is it the scene? It’s definitely not the location, as we saw in Miami last year. This month, two more local names are expanding out of state: Cipriani, the 92-year-old celebrity hot spot, has a new location in Beverly Hills, California, while Stephen Starr’s French bistro Pastis recently opened in Washington, D.C. In Boston, Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group announced plans to open two new restaurants in the area next year.

Forget about Dunkin’, America runs on burgers. Nearly 60% of Americans eat at least one burger a week, and McDonald’s is by far the largest restaurant chain by sales. About 50 billion burgers will be eaten in the U.S. this year. Who sold the first burger in this country? It’s debatable. Some say it was introduced at the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1904. Others maintain Louis’ Lunch in New Haven made the first burgers in 1895. And don’t forget Drexel’s Pure Food Restaurant in Chicago, said to have put a burger on the menu in 1917. The first White Castle came along in 1921.

This has been emotional week, especially in Philadelphia. Perhaps some comfort food to fill the emotional void (and to follow all the Super Bowl food). We’re here with stories about “heartbreak foods,” a bar that’s selling burgers and $30 shakes, a cafe whose menu is deliciously all over the map, and a sandwich — a “Dolla” hoagie — that critic Craig LaBan says is among the best in the city.

Finding the right milkshake can be hard. Luckily, Philly has any shake you can think of. Perfect for a summertime date, outings with friends or a sweet treat to get delivered to home for a binge-watching session, milkshakes can be found anywhere in Philly to satisfy those ice cream cravings.

We seem to be in the midst of a sort of golden age for burgers. Not that long ago, burger options at restaurants were mostly limited to the standard lineup of fast food spots like McDonalds, Burger King and White Castle, along with late-night diners and maybe the local bar and grill. And few of them actually made much effort to create something particularly exciting or worth coming back for

If Braeden Anderson’s life was made into a 10-part Netflix series, most people would say his story was too implausible. No one could face that much adversity that many times. No one could rise above it with such positivity. It’s just too much to be true. But, believe me, Braeden Anderson’s story is 100 percent true. It’s a staggering tale of what a determined human being could do with the right attitude and a full tank of passion and determination.

If you are considering a move to the Philadelphia area you are probably interested in learning more about what Philadelphia has to offer. There are several iconic Philadelphia activities and restaurants. And some are newly popular. One of those such places is Kook Burger and Bar. They have recently gained social media attention for their Shoobie Shakes.

Who doesn't love a good burger? Summer at the Jersey Shore is a perfect time for grilling a burger, but did you know one of the country's very best burgers is located right here in Atlantic County? The staff at Tasting Table, which included their writers and editors, shared their picks for the absolute best burgers across America and one local burger made the cut.

Center City Restaurant Week begins Sunday, January 21st and will run until Saturday, February 3rd, a food-packed span that’s nearly two weeks. But where to go? The restaurant selection in this semiannual event is notoriously all over the place — some restaurants in the lineup are certifiably good, others not so much. More importantly, perhaps, is that the deals offered can be pleasingly cheap, but they can also be disappointingly expensive, as in when you are asked to pay more for a Restaurant Week meal than you normally would for the same food during the rest of the year.