Saturday, October 22, 2011

Smashburger (on North Nevada Avenue)



Mike and I were out doing something around lunch time and Mike suggested that we try Smashburger (on North Nevada).  We'd heard about it, but hadn't been to one before.

Smashburger is really just a burger joint with its "claim to fame" its unique "smashed" burgers.  They offer a variety of burger dishes and a make-your-own selection of toppings (cheeses, sauces, etc).  Plus, they have fries (even sweet potato fries) and real shakes.

Both Mike and I ordered the BBQ, Bacon & Cheddar (BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and haystack onions on an egg bun), Smashfries (tossed with rosemary, olive oil and garlic) for Mike and Sweet Potato Smashfries for me (also tossed with rosemary, olive oil and garlic).  To drink - strawberry shake for Mike and chocolate (what else?) for me.

At Smashburger, you order at the counter and they give you a number to post at your table.  We no sooner sat down and here came our burgers and fries.  A couple of minutes later - the shakes in real glasses with the overage in a metal shake-mixer container.  Icy cold and thick!

Mike enjoyed his burger and really liked the fries. While my burger was good, next time I'm there (if there is a next time), I'll do the "Create Your Own Burger" option so I can get the topping I know I like.  I really didn't care much for the BBQ sauce on my burger - and I could have done without the haystack onions - but those are just my preferences.  Now, my sweet potato fries were just a bit overdone - but you could taste the rosemary, olive oil and garlic - they didn't skimp on those seasonings. 

The shakes were great - I'd stop at Smashburger just for that if I was on North Nevada and got the urge for one.  Otherwise, I wouldn't count Smashburger as my favorite place for burgers ... but I'm willing to give them another chance.

Do Again?  Yes - but I would try the "Create Your Own Burger" - probably skip the fries (even though they were good).  And, get a chocolate shake.  Oh, hell - skip the burger and just go for the shake!


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