Thomas E. Kettering is the editorial pen name used for the original burger guides on this site.
Why a pen name is used
The byline provides a consistent way to identify this body of work while keeping the site's ownership and editorial practices transparent. It does not represent a secret restaurant critic, culinary school credential or claim of anonymous professional review access.
Scope of the work
The guides focus on observable burger qualities, practical home-cooking methods, browser-based planning tools and current public food-safety sources. Restaurant judgments are left to readers using the scorecard and current local evidence.
Corrections
Factual corrections and source concerns can be submitted through the corrections and inquiries page.