I skipped the "Blogger Pre-Opening" event at smashburger a few weeks ago, as I rarely attend those deals. But, I've joined the guys from work for lunch at smashburger twice this week (two days in a row, actually). iPhone pics for this impromptu post:
You order at the counter and the VERY attentive staff brings out the goods, offers additional "sauces," and checks up on you from time to time. The manager is also helpful in slotting customers into vacating booths during the very bustling lunch crush. The name? Well, the deal is that they take a ball of loosely ground fresh Angus and "smash" it down on the grill. It makes for a juicy and pleasingly irregular patty.
^ The Mushroom Swiss with a side of the Haystack Onions (thin and crispy, great with the spicy Horseradish dip; ^ and the Spicy Baja Burger - Pepper Jack, Guac, Chipotle Mayo, Fresh Jalps. I added "Smash Sauce" for my smashfries - Mayo, Mustard, Pickles, Lemon Juice (you know I love me the condiments).
^ Here are the Sweet Potato smashfries and the gory but delicious smashburger with Beefy Chili added. Both the Potato and Sweet Potato smashfries are tossed with Olive Oil, Rosemary and Garlic... nice.
^ As it was frickin' freezing out, Bob found the open-face Lonestar smashburger quite comforting. I guess we lucked out here, the D/FW version of the menu is a bit more interesting than some of the other locations. Cold weather be damned - we had to try the shakes - served old school. I dug my Strawberry Malt.
In the 'skinny burger" category we found these to be really good. They use a seasoning salt on the meat while grilling, though it was a bit heavy handed on the second visit - and I'm not opposed to salty burgers (I adore the Snuffer's variety). Other friends have mentioned having an issue with saltiness at smashburger - you might remind them when ordering - but don't let it stop you from trying this place out.
, it was paid for with Cold Hard Cash, and that's that.
Damn man that made me so hungry
Posted by: Steveo | December 10, 2009 at 05:45 PM
One Lonestar burger, please.
Posted by: Gelless | December 10, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Looks D-lish!
Posted by: JDean | December 10, 2009 at 06:31 PM
That looks wonderful (messy), but wonderful. Kind of reminds me of Wingfield's in Oak Cliff.
Posted by: Clara Mathews | December 11, 2009 at 01:57 PM
I'm dying to try the Lonestar Burger. Messy goodness.
Posted by: Sarah | December 15, 2009 at 04:21 PM