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| - Went to @smashburger for a @PHXtastecasting event.
Our hosts, Kurt and Christina, were amazing. Very informative, and very helpful in guiding us through both the menu, as well as the background of the restaurant and the company.
I have never been to a burger joint that offered a fried egg, to go on your burger, so I of COURSE had to get it.
I went with the 1/2 Lb. Arizona Smashburger; Habanero cheese, guacamole, chipotle mayo, and jalapenos, on a chipotle bun, with added Applewood Smoked Bacon, and the aforementioned fried egg.
The burger patty was so big, it literally eclipsed the bun! The egg was a beautiful addition! I put the top bun on and SMASHED!!!
First bite was AMAZING!!!
Personally, I would not have the guac, as I think it detracts from the heat of the habanero and chipotle too much, but I definitely enjoyed the burger!
I would also not get this particular burger with the egg, as it doesn't, in my mind, mesh well with the other ingredients. Perhaps WITH the egg, but WITHOUT the guac, might improve it.
The smashfries are pure goodness! Tossed with garlic oil, rosemary, garlic, and other herbs, they were fantastic!
The haystack onions were delicious, but I didn't have enough to say more about them.
One of the menu items that sets Smash Burger apart, are their veggie frites; flash fried asparagus, carrot sticks, and green beans.
SOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD!!!!!!
Served ranch dressing, but not at all needed.
We were able to sample both the chocolate, and strawberry shakes.
Both were delicious, but the strawberry stood out as being something more than you can get at BK or Jack in the Box. Really good.
They also have salads available, and all of their burger items can be "smashchicken" orders, but really, what's the point?
They have a selection of beer and wine available, which is kind of unique for a burger joint. The beer selection is very nice, offering amber and hefeweizen choices, as well as some more mainstream selections.
I am, without a doubt, a fan. I wish I lived closer, but it isn't too far away.
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