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| - I'm always a bit wary about places with a lot of hype, but this place most definitely deserves the hype. After a 34 mile backpacking trip, my boyfriend and I got into Vegas late and we were absolutely starving. We got to BurGR around 10 p.m., and there was a little line outside. However, one of the hostesses asked if anyone wouldn't mind sitting at the counter, and we immediately took them up on that so we could stuff our faces even faster. I would like to say, that sitting there was actually a very enjoyable and entertaining experience in itself. Even though it's not as intimate (but come on, you're here eating burgers), it was refreshing to actually see how the kitchen runs and how the staff interacts with each other. It may be a completely unfair comparison, but after watching all of the Gordon Ramsay shows, I can actually see that his kitchens are truly run like a well oiled machine. I saw that when one person was overwhelmed another person would step in, even if it was not exactly part of their usual tasks. They worked so fluidly and I actually saw my food being produced in front of me, which was something I can't say I've experienced before.
Now on to my magical burger. I ordered the Hog Burger, which was mangalitsa pork, English sharp cheddar, and arugula. This burger was absolute amazingness. From the very first bite to the last, I was savoring that thing so much I could SEE myself eating that in slow motion. Paired with the truffle fries, that was absolute heaven. I do have to put a disclaimer out there, though. My boyfriend ordered the Hell's Kitchen Burger, and that burger is not playing around. There is a jalapeno in there that just burns you! My boyfriend got in a good two bites before he realized how spicy that thing was, and he ended up chugging his water, my water, and then two refills of our waters. After he took out the jalapeno he enjoyed the burger a bit more, but buyer beware, this burger is only for those spicy lovers.
If you're in Vegas, you must at least give this place a shot. An how often can you go to a Gordon Ramsay restaurant and pay less then $25 for a meal?
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