In the mood for something different, my husband and I checked out Zinburger this Sunday afternoon for an early dinner. After figuring out the Biltmore's token parking situation, we wanted to take the opportunity to enjoy "Phoenix winter" out on the patio. The hostess station was a bit chaotic, especially given that the restaurant wasn't very busy, but after a few minutes, we were seated at a two-top on the patio that turned out to be a fantastic spot to people-watch.
I was excited to try the My Boy Blue, a burger topped with caramelized onions and rich blue cheese. The flavors and texture were spectacular, but the gluten-free bun (while delicious) wasn't able to withstand the sauciness of this particular burger and began to dissolve in my hands. I gave up and ate the last third with a knife and fork, wishing I had stashed a wet nap or something in my purse to address the mayo situation. My husband had the special of the day, a triple-decker that the waiter described as a Big Mac, "but better." The gf bun held up much better on his burger - then again he also has much bigger hands :) We split a basket of fries, prepared in the dedicated gf fryer, which were pleasantly crisp.
I was a little disappointed to see such cheap liquors in their signature cocktails (Smirnoff? Whaaaa?) and ordered the blood orange lemon drop (with Ketel One) with my meal. I'm always worried that the bartender is going to make a "girly" drink too sweet, but I was pleasantly surprised by the balanced flavor and decent buzz found in this $8 cocktail. My husband doesn't share my aversion to sweets, and indulged in a root beer float, served in a huge glass for $6. Their rich vanilla ice cream made this float a decadent treat.
Two drinks, two gf burgers, and a large fry came out to $48 before tip. Not cheap, but for the quality of beef and refreshing gluten-free selections, I'm sure we'll be back to try more of the menu!