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| - If you like a good burger....and you're not quite dressed to be dropping a few dollars at a classy Vegas Steakhouse, or In-N-Out is not in the cards, then check out Smashburger. This Denver chain is growing in the Vegas Valley and there is good reason why. They begin with fresh, not-frozen, 100% certified Angus beef that's literally smashed on a buttered grill for ten seconds with a cookie-cutter-style press. This searing process locks in the juices, and then the meat patty is seasoned with Smashburger's garlic and herb mix. Put it on a soft, delicious Artisan-style bun and add the extras to order. The end result? A five-napkin burger that tastes as good or better than homemade. Ready to eat in about six minutes. How can you beat that?
There's several variations on the Smashburger theme: the Classic, the All American, the Sin City Smashburger, the BBQ Bacon and Cheese, the Spicy Baja and the Mushroom Swiss. Or make your own from a combination of the menu-item ingredients. The best part? Fresh ingredients, not frozen. The veggies aren't pre-packaged; they're cut on site. The seasonings and sauces are Smashburger's proprietary recipes. This is high-quality, cooked-to-order fast food.
What's a burger without fries? Smashfries are of the retro, shoestring style. They're deep-fat fried in tallow and oil, mixed with rosemary, extra virgin olive oil and garlic. The Sweet Potato Smashfries are made the same way, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There's also the Chili, Cheese or combination Chili-Cheese Fries. Veggie Frites is a yummy, albiet greasy, fries substitute: a slightly-crunchy combination of flash-fried asparagus, carrot sticks and green beans. Another notable side is the tasty fried dill pickles served with a creamy buttermilk ranch dressing.
And what's a burger and fries without a shake? Take your pick of a vanilla, chocolate or strawberry shake or malt with the consistency of soft-serve, blended with whole milk and Haagen-Daz ice cream. The tangy fresh lime shake was not-too-sweet, and the classic root beer float could double for dessert.
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