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| - Our Grind excursion had a bit of a rocky start. There was no host staff so we stood in the doorway for maybe a minute or two (felt like an eternity) not knowing whether we should seat ourselves. Standing there... awkwardly... feeling like everyone was watching us. Someone please talk to me?! Finally a bartender yelled over and told us to sit where ever. Phew! Anxiety level decrease... commence.
We walked down the narrow path toward the back of the restaurant and sat at a two top. The lighting was dim, it wasn't romantic dim, but more of a laid back/chill dim. The overall atmosphere is really cool. I liked it.
Our server came over and the "rocky start" continued for a minute with a discussion of the beer offerings. The server was very sweet and friendly, but didn't seem to have a full grasp on the beers they offered. I asked if they had any browns or ambers and was told they didn't (I later saw Fat Tire on the beer menu--an amber... maybe they were out?). Then I asked about the San Tan they offer and was told it was a dark beer... not much else to the explanation. I told her I'd give it a try. She came back shortly and said they were out. No big deal. She told me there were some IPA's, a Hefeweizen and I can't remember what else. In short, I wasn't all that impressed and settled on a Stella.
This ends any criticism I have for The Grind.
Before I get into my food. I have to mention the menu. It's pretty cool. They unfold like some kind of mystery note/map/thing. I didn't take a pic since the lighting was dim, but it was unique. I hadn't seen anything like it before, and I'm apparently easy to amuse.
I came here with the sole intention of getting a burger. I'll confess that I tend to scoff at the "gourmet" burger joints. It chaps my ass to pay $10 or more for a burger that doesn't even come with a side, but I took a chance on The Grind since they were voted to have a really good burger. With my nose held high and pinky outstretched, I ordered the Nogales Burger ($10) -- chorizo, tamale, roasted poblano, white cheddar.
This. Burger. Was. Excellent.
I don't consider myself a poblano pepper fan but I wanted something different. All the ingredients on the burger worked well together and there was just enough heat for my senses. It was cooked perfectly too. If I don't get some meat juice on my hands, face and/or shirt (pants are a bonus) then I consider that burger a failure. Not the case with this Nogales burger. It wasn't a huge mess, but just enough to give satisfaction.
The burger was so good, I almost forgot to mention that I got a side of Mac & Cheese ($6). Creamy cheese and good flavor. This did not come from a box my friends. This is the good stuff. So good.
You're probably not even reading at this point so I'm going to add that we also ordered dessert....
Before I tell you about the delicious dessert, I have to say that everything at The Grind tasted fresh and made to order. The quality was phenomnomnom.
We got an order of the doughnuts ($6) And the bread pudding ($6). No. Shame. (okay, maybe a little shame)
Look.... I'm honestly sick of writing at this point. Just know that the desserts were off the charts good. I don't really fancy doughnuts or bread pudding, but I would get those again in a second,
The Grind is a winner. As cheap as I can be at times, I have no problem paying for quality and the quality was there in excess. The service was also friendly and quick. After all that great food, the only thing left now is for me to go hibernate for the rest of winter.
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