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| - This gourmet burger and milkshake bar JUST opened to the public yesterday. And though it used to be an old magazine store (sorry..had a soft spot for that store even though it moved down the street), this is a welcome and needed addition to the Danforth nabe. *Note: I did get a free burger *Note 2: it won't stop me from having an opinion. *Note 3: Cash only
VIBE
Really casual and fun. Modern. And I say this because the only other modern place on the strip is Pizzeria Libretto. It's got remnants of a barn in here with the woods that they've used and leaving the exposed brick wall exposed. I'm so glad that they left the front floor to ceiling window and put a bar there because it's the perfect spot to people watch while chowing down. Even on their first day, the place was pretty busy. Lots of families here and the back booth enables you to speak to your neighbours. The Danforth hood is so friendly. They just need to be provoked a little. :)
The owner, Nick, is really nice. He's excited about his business and he's going to be on Dragon's Den on April 25.to promote his new product (which I'll discuss below). I'm really not trying to sound like an infomercial here but it's cool. How many people do you know that go on Dragon's Den? Anyways...
I ATE
I had the "Cheese Please" (would you expect anything less of me?). Not only does it have lots of gooey cheese laden inside of the burger, there is a SKIRT of fried cheese surrounding the perimeter of the bun. Not for those going for heart surgery anytime soon. It has your typical ingredients on top of it but let's talk about the meat. Everything is ground daily (pick up at 5 a.m. for fresh beef) and then grinded with a burger stomper, a burger press that makes patties or sliders. This will be promoted on Dragon's Den and it retails in the store for $29. SMART idea. I don't know any other burger joint in the city doing this. The burger is just as you want: greasy, gooey, messy and satisfying. BUT it needs more flavour. A little bit more pepper or seasoning and BAM!, you're in repeat business!
Other burgers reminded me of a cross between Burger's Priest, Holy Chuck and Lick's. They have a turkey burger here (mmm) and the popular one seems to be their version of a bacon burger called "What The Other Guy Is Having" (forgive me if this name is wrong...going off of memory and their site is up not yet). They also have one with an egg on top. Burgers ran from about $7 to $9. Your sides are typical -- fries, onion rings,poutine.
Honestly, the burger is enough. The sides are big portions but I was able to sample some onion rings and if you're having a craving, it will hit the spot. But again, not a lot of flavour. Needs more salt. I gave the feedback.
I will come back for the milkshake. They have a nutella one and a berry cheesecake one. Between this place and the A&W opening near my house, I've come to the realization, I'll never have a remote 6-pack. I'm trying to deal with this. Milkshakes are $4. And the cute part: they have one for couples at $7.50 (errr...) but how very Sandra D. of them.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
This joint is making the Danforth a place you want to "stomp" to. Whaa Whaa. More flavour and they're good. Plus, their seating is what a casual joint should strive for. It's a good mix and I have a feeling they'll be popular. I'm excited to see what new places open up given the popularity Libretto has done for the Danny.
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