Two different people recommended Whisk to me, my good friend Phi and a fellow Tumblr, Juan from Dead Fix. Phi described the restaurant as “really good, fresh food” and Juan told me that I HAVE to go on Fridays to try their burgers. So, I went.

The restaurant is located a couple of blocks away from all the hoopla and hype of the Sunset Shops area. When my boyfriend and I first walked in, the space and atmosphere was very cute and quaint but a little smokey from the kitchen. Our server, Alex, was super friendly and informative. She forgot to put in our order for our soup (which was tomato basil bisque that day) but after eating our entrees, it was a blessing in disguise. I’m not even sure I could have eaten all that food.

I was torn between ordering the spicy seared beef or the burger of the day, which was an 8 oz Cumin spiced pimento cheeseburger with bacon, onion, tomato, arugula and I think cheddar and parmesan pimento cheese. Alex explained to me that they only offer burgers on Fridays and the other dish was always on the menu. I ended up getting the burger and my boyfriend order the beef and we also asked for the cornbread.

So……the burger. Yea. It looks a little funny because I had to order two bottom buns because of my sesame seed allergy. But uuhhh…the burger. It was okay. It didn’t rock my socks. I asked for it medium well and it was pretty pink in the middle. I had debated getting it medium and I was glad that I didn’t since it kind of came cooked that way already. The patty had the interesting flavor of the cumin but was a bit dry in texture. I did not enjoy the cheese on top. It was not a slice of melted cheese but a mix of cheddar and parmesan with pimento so the consistency was a bit mushy and textured, similar to cottage cheese…..or a yeast infection. (Yea, I said it!) It was terrible..I DID eat it but it didn’t make it to the top of my burger list. However, the homemade chips on the side were yummy and the shredded parm on top was a nice touch.

I should have went with my gut instinct and ordered the spicy seared beef.

It was an 8oz sliced churrasco in a garlic chili coconut sauce with jasmine rice and sauteed spinach. I had a couple of bites from my boyfriend’s plate and the meat and sauce was REALLY yummy. I know “garlic chili coconut sauce” is a mouthful to say but the flavors were very subtle and didn’t overpower the taste of the meat. However, the steak was cooked more on the rare side even though my boyfriend asked for it medium. But it was still good because steak should be enjoyed with a bit of blood, right?

As I mentioned before, our server forgot to put in our soups, along with the cornbread. We still wanted to try the cornbread though so we told her to go ahead with that and we ate it after our entrees.

SO GOOD! 3 thick pieces of cornbread that were baked to perfection. A little crunchy on the edges and soft everywhere else. Paired with scallion and honey butter on top - I died. We were both happy that we decided to still order it, even after completing our meals.

For dessert, we ordered the peanut butter pie with Oreo crust. I’m not really big on pie because I don’t like the consistency but this pie was really good. The slice was enough for my boyfriend and me to share. It wasn’t a peanut butter slap in the face. The pie was surprisingly light, fluffy and really tasty.

After discussing my burger thoughts with Juan, he told me that he had eaten their “Black and Blue” burger before, which he said was amazing. He couldn’t vouch for the pimento cheeseburger. Sorry, but Latin House Grill still is my #1 for best burger. This burger thing wasn’t a make-it-or-break-it for Whisk. The food is still delicious and they have interesting things on their menu that I still want to try. I will definitely make a return visit.

Le Tub, a burger joint in Hollywood Beach, has received many, many accolades praising their burgers. They were voted “Best Burger” by GQ Magazine, boasting to be one of the “20 hamburgers you must eat before you die,” and even Oprah joined the Le Tub love. I thoroughly enjoy burgers and love trying to find the best one down here, so I decided to make a visit to see if this place lived up to its reputation.

Open every day from noon to 4 AM, I would imagine it’s a great alternative to late night haunts like Denny’s or IHOP. Located deep in the cut in Hollywood Beach, both my boyfriend and I drove past it the first time around. This spot is CASH ONLY and self seating. The restaurant itself was kind of weird - all wood, the original owner built the entire place himself.  It was pretty dark and we were stumbling through an unknown layout to try to find a place to sit. I guess the ideal place would be at the tables right by the water to get a breeze. Unfortunately, all those seats were taken so we sat “inside” with no A/C, so I was sweatttiinnnggg!

Now to the food part - 

I ordered their regular sirloin burger with American Cheese. The patty is 13 ounces, which is pretty big. 

We also got an order of large fries.

After eating here, I honestly don’t think this is the BEST burger anywhere. Sometimes people confuse quantity with quality. The burger was just BIG. The patty itself had no type of seasoning and was really dry. My boyfriend ordered his burger medium, just to prevent it drying out and although the meat was still pink inside, it was still dry. There was nothing amazing about it at all. HOWEVER, the fries were delicious. Hot, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside - REALLY good. But like the patty, there was no seasoning, so a dash of salt was definitely needed. The entire time I was eating the food, I just felt that this restaurant was reenforcing the stereotype that white people don’t season their food. 

The burger was $11.50 with NO side, then $5 for fries is kind of ridiculous. And it’s not like I paid for the “atmosphere” either. The tree house feel, the weird decor. All the food was served on styrofoam plates with plastic forks and knives (not eco-friendly at all!). Didn’t care for it much.

And right where I parked my car, someone left an ENTIRE burger in a to-go container. At first I thought maybe it was there for some cats to eat or something but upon further inspection, I saw ketchup and fry remnants, debunking my initial theory. 

I should have taken that as a warning - burgers are wack, fries are great!

Shake Shack, originally from NYC, recently opened a location in Miami Beach. The opening created a bit of a blog buzz and also some hype from my friends who had eaten at the ones in NY. I went there last week and only ate a Blizzard type of creation (frozen custard with your choice of mix-ins. I chose chocolate truffle cookie dough and hot fudge to go with my vanilla custard). It was pretty tasty. 

I went back today to try an actual meal. I got a single Shackburger, fries and lemonade..

The Shackburger included American cheese, tomato, lettuce and their “Shacksauce.” It was just all right. I wasn’t AMAZED. The patty itself was pretty good but I found the bread too soft and after awhile, it got all soggy. The whole texture of the burger became kind of weird. I kept wishing they had grilled the bread a little and wanted crispy bacon to offset the sogginess. The burger was also on the small side. But I’m actually glad it wasn’t bigger so I wouldn’t have to force myself to finish a soft, wet mess.

The fries were reminiscent of the kind you would get at your elementary school cafeteria. Crinkle fries and very crispy. But still, pretty average.

Overall, I don’t feel that Shake Shack lived up to all the hype. Maybe it’s because all those New Yorkers think everything from their city is the best in the world..but I can say one thing for sure - Shake Shack isn’t. One good thing about the restaurant is that they promote healthy eating (I guess as healthy as a burger joint can get). Everything on the menu is free from artificial trans-fats. Their fries are 25% less fat than average fries. Their burgers are also all natural with no added hormones or antibiotics.

Don’t believe me on this post - try it for yourself and let me know how your food was.

My good friend, Phi, showed me the awesomeness that is a “Juicy Lucy” (also spelled “Jucy Lucy”). The unique thing about this particular burger is that the cheese is inside the patty instead of on top. According to Wikipedia:

The Jucy Lucy was apparently invented at The 5-8 Club in South Minneapolis, Minnesota, though this is disputed. The Matt’s Bar, a short distance North of The 5-8 Club, also claims to have invented the sandwich; this establishment uses the “Jucy Lucy” spelling.

I don’t care where the burger originated from, all I know is that they’re good as hell. We made mini Juicy Lucies (pictured above) and it was a perfect blend of burger and cheese. The only thing to be wary of when cooking is grilling the patty too long that the cheese seeps out. Then you will end up with an empty burger and a sad mouth.

Here’s a video by Gullee Boy of his song “Juicy Lucy.” It has NOTHING to do with the burger but it sure does have a lot of buns in it. NSFW 

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The best burger I’ve ever had in my life. I still dream about it. At this year’s Miami Youth Fair, there was a booth producing the infamous, mouthwatering Luther Burger. For those of you who don’t know, the Luther Burger is rumored to have been invented by singer-songwriter-baby-makin-music-maker, Luther Vandross. A tasty bacon cheeseburger with two Krispy Kreme donuts in lieu of a bun. 

At first, I was skeptical to the combination but the blend of sweet and salty was prefect. Think of it like a McGriddle sandwich on crack. And that bacon was the best I’ve ever had in life. 

I really hope they have it again at the Youth Fair next year.