![]() As close to a perfect cheeseburger as you’re likely to find, Mac’s Classic (with ketchup, mustard, house-made pickles, onion, and American cheese) is as elegant as it is delicious. The reason for the lines? The patties are ground from every cut of the animal and dry-aged, then smashed into a thin, crisp burger wearing a lacy golden-edged “meat skirt.” Stacked as high as you desire, each cheeseburger is topped with only the condiments that complement the rich, intensely beefy flavor of the meat. “We already need a bigger boat,” says McKenzie, who moved from Tamm Avenue Bar to Bluewood Brewing to a dedicated space in the former Brew Hub Taproom location south of Forest Park. The MOObileSTL Food Truck: Smashburgers, beef specials, and MOOre, using 100 percent locally raised beef from Pierce Creek Cattle Co.īefore the pandemic, if you wanted to get your hands around one of Chris “Mac” McKenzie’s wildly popular smashed burgers, you had to get in line.Breakfast & Burgers: 8411 Gravois (reopening).Baileys’ Range: 4175 Shaw (second location).INSIDER TIP: Tear yourself away from the whimsical indoor décor, and check out the back patio, which looks like it was plucked from a Missouri state park. The Southsider is topped with white American cheese and comes with rosemary Parmesan fries.ĭRINK THAT: At a place named The Golden Hoosier, it’s no surprise that the drink of choice is Busch on draft. The Golden HoosierĮAT THIS: You’ll be tempted by the sandwiches and specials, but the specialty here is smashburgers. INSIDER TIP: The car-themed, kid friendly fried chicken and burger joint, proves it by giving away a Hot Wheels car with every kids meal. Your child might choose cookie dough instead.) Chappy’sĮAT THIS: All of the burgers-including the STL 66 burger topped with Provel, bacon, pickle, and a “Super Secret Sauce”-are made from a proprietary steak and brisket blend from Creekstone Farms.ĭRINK THAT: A vanilla shake with an add-in. INSIDER TIP: Similar to sister restaurant Jack Nolen’s in Soulard, AJ’s does not have a house phone. AJ's Smashed & SmokedĮAT THIS: A double smashburger-through the garden-and a side of cheddar, bacon, ranch fries, please.ĭRINK THAT: The house cocktails are all very reasonably priced, so take your pick. 3730 Foundry Way (Food Hall at City Foundry STL). ![]() Intergalactic lies the same solar system as Polite Society, Bellwether, as well as Good Day and Sub-Division Sandwich Co., also at the Food Hall at City Foundry. Pair it with loaded waffle fries.ĭRINK THAT: The strawberry shake contains homemade compote. Intergalactic BurgersĮAT THIS: The basic double smashburger (Ground Control) is fine, but we prefer the full on assault of the Big Bang, an explosion of cheddar cheese, guac, bacon, fried egg, and red hot aioli. INSIDER TIP: Save room for the house-made lemon cheesecake with an Oreo crust. ![]() EAT THIS: Our go-to is the West Side Slider (two cheeses plus BBQ sauce) with potato salad, but the daily specials-such as smoked Turkey legs and spicy BBQ wings-sure are temptingĭRINK THAT: Either opt for one of Bluewood’s 14 house beers, or one of three lemonades (we prefer the blueberry), made in house daily from fresh fruit. ![]()
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