Smashed
Krüde is always on the lookout for new places to chow
down at. My current $ making gig has me traveling by automobile all over New
Jersey and fringe parts of New York and Pennsylvania. Finding
places to have lunch is always an adventure when in areas I am not familiar
with. This time I found a national chain burger joint that I don’t recall ever
seeing in person before: Smashburger
This particular spot is found in White Plains, NY. I was driving to my destination and saw it to
my right. So I made a hasty right turn into the parking lot and looked up some
information on this joint.
Watched an unintentionally funny video that the founder of Smashburger made while demonstrating how to make a ‘smashed’ burger. After watching this classic video, I went inside to try this place out.
Had to really look at the wall menu closely when I walked
inside of this place. It seemed as though all the burgers they serve were
double burgers. Not the case. I found a single burger option that better suits
my preference. Otherwise, this double burger stuff reminds me of Five Guys burgers.
Options for sides were fries, tots or onion rings. Self serve fountain drinks
to round out the meal. When I received the price, it didn’t bother me much. $15
for a burger lunch seems pricey. But when the ingredients are of distinct
quality, I will pay the extra cash.
Food took about 5 minutes to come out. Good sign. Freshly
cooked is the only way to go in Krüde’s fertile mind. Onion rings were cooked
and salted perfectly. They were freshly battered as well and came with a side
of ranch sauce. The burger was good yet reminded me of Shake Shack with
its presentation and flavor. The ‘secret’ sauce that was used is something I
can do without. Otherwise, I loved the burger. Krüde approved
I do love me a great burger. I’ve been all over the USA and have sampled the best there was to have
wherever I was. Smashburger will be a preference over virtually every other
chain burger joint I come across in my vast travels. Mahalo
Well done,
KK
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