Chris Kronner

About the Author

Chris Kronner is a renowned chef and burger enthusiast whose passion for the perfect patty has reshaped the culinary landscape of Portland and beyond. With decades of experience in high-end kitchens, Kronner brings a meticulous, no-nonsense approach to burger-making, emphasizing quality ingredients, precise techniques, and innovative flavors that honor the humble hamburger's roots while elevating it to gourmet status. In his debut cookbook, A Burger to Believe In: Recipes and Fundamentals [A Cookbook], he shares insider secrets, from grinding your own beef to mastering the sear, making complex recipes accessible to home cooks eager to create restaurant-worthy meals. Kronner's philosophy—burgers as an art form—has inspired a new generation of food lovers to rethink fast food, proving that belief in the basics can yield extraordinary results.