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| - Whoa! A Smashburger in NKY?! I circled back around for lunch. I've heard great things about this burger chain, but never had the chance to try it since all the locations were up near Mason. Not anymore! Located next to the Chipotle and Jimmy John's by NKU, I discovered this Smashburger just opened mid-October.
Inside were sleek stainless steel walls and red booths; a very hip burger joint. The waitstaff were friendly, but it was clear they were still learning the ropes of a new restaurant. I ordered the following:
- Smashburger: hand-pressed beef patty with lettuce, tomato, pepperjack, ranch, BBQ sauce, guacamole, and haystack onions on an egg bun.
- Smashfries (tossed with rosemary, olive oil, and garlic).
The food was prepared quickly, and the cook yells "Smashup!" when the order is ready for the server. I got my burger to go, which arrived in a paper sack with grease dripping through the bag. That's how you know it's a good, juicy burger.
Upon arriving home, I bit into my delicious burger... then noticed something was missing. Several things, actually. There was no BBQ, Ranch, or haystack onions on my sandwich! I can understand forgetting one ingredient, but THREE? Especially when some of those were premium toppings that I paid extra for. That alone almost bumped this review to two stars.
Fortunately, the Smashfries saved the day. Their unique seasoning is amazing, and at only $1.99 for a large, they are some serious competition for Senate's Truffle Frites.
Overall, my burger was quite tasty, but I wish I had received all the toppings I paid for. I'd like to go back to try the chicken sandwich and Veggie Frites (fried asparagus, carrot sticks and green beans), but I think I'll wait a month or two until the restaurant gets the hang of operations.
Price per person: $10.00
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