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But Zinburger is giving it a whirl anyway - with mixed results. I tried a Samburger, which comes with 1000 Island, applewood-smoked bacon, onions and usually mayonnaise (which I changed to Dijon mustard). The beef is excellent quality, and was actually cooked medium-rare as I asked. The buns are just right. The bacon is top-shelf. I'd prefer a thinner, wider patty to the beef puck Zinburger uses. And I'd like less grease. The bottom bun was saturated with enough lubricant to melt the rust off the hull of the Titanic.
Now, about the sweet potato fries. Sweet potato fries are old news. They are the culinary equivalent of the phrase "think outside the box." My suggestion? Kumara fries (and no, kumara is not just a sweet potato - they taste different). Or better yet, get really original and bake them rather than drowning them in oil. I'll also add that Smashburger's Smash Fries take Zinburger's sweet potato fries to the cleaners.
And this place needs some condiments. Each table, at minimum, needs ketchup and Sriracha. Mustard (preferably stone-ground or Dijon) would also be nice. I'd also dig Worecesteshire.
Finally, let's talk drinks. If you're going to do beers on tap, get away from Guinness and get bold - and really, $6.50 for a Guinness? This is not a super-premium brew. Four Peaks is a nice addition since they're local, and I credit Zinburger for that. But overall, the beer selection is a bunch of tepid, unoriginal retreads. The milkshakes look awesome. All the originality that could've gone into the beer selection wound up on the shake menu. I really have to go back and try the date shake. I won't say anything about the wine since I only vaguely care that it exists.
Bottom line - burger and fry-wise, not much new to see here. You can get burgers just as good (if not better) at Fez, Delux and even Parlor if you can bring yourself to not order a pizza there.
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