Why not barbecue Gourmet Burgers for July 4?

Choices are plentiful when hosting a barbecue for a festive holiday like the 4th of July. For those who have run the gamut of choices such as chicken, steak, and ribs, why not return to the tried-and-true grilled hamburger – perhaps with a dressy twist?

Since we have been seeing a growth trend in the burger business, with more and more of these small specialty chain locations popping up, it appears the love Southern Californians have for the hamburger has not waned.

The truth about burgers and their consumers is some like it simple, some like it complicated and messy, and others just like a un...