Newbie Elite Event: Smashburger Celebration

This was my first time at Smashburger and first time at a Unilocal!Community Event and it was… smashing!
Smashburger, more like amazing-​burger! The flavor in all of their burgers is astounding. They take time to not only focus on the meat, but also the fixins. The burgers all had their own unique flavors and a big difference in taste. I expected slight changes in flavor, but not what ended up on my palate.
I was throughly impressed with the Avocado Ranch Black Bean burger. The pressed Black Beans tasted great and although meat is on the menu, I could see myself ordering this from time to time just because of the flavor.
I am a huge fan of Chipotle and their quality ingredients and think that given the types of food, Smashburger does a superior job of ensuring quality. Part of that quality is each location’s Regional Burger — a burger consisting of lots of research and consumer feedback — then crafted by the CEO to create a custom burger for that area. The Bay Area Burger was AMAZING! It had various toppings such as mushrooms, arugula, and onions on a soft ciabatta bun.
I have recently moved to the West from the East Coast where Five Guys burgers are all the rage. While I think they have good burgers, they are often too simple for my liking. I appreciate the flavor and toppings of Smashburger more. I like the fact that you are able to choose pre-​configured toppings for ease, consistency, and as a way to try new things.
Overall, I was so very pleased with my first Smashburger and first Unilocal!experience.

Although not a newbie Elite Unilocaler (nor a veteran) I joined this group of ambitious and excited Elites as the event photographer. This Smashburger is located near my home, so naturally I’ve been here countless of times, even for a Newbie/​Gold Unilocal event as the Newbie Elite! This event was no different than the other, simply smashing! I knew what was in the store for us this night, so I took it easy on the fries, grilled veggies and as much I could resist the top secret deep fried pickles. The event was organized as the prior one, which included burger and chicken sandwich tasting marathon! Actually this was more like the iron man of tasting menus. Eight unique flavors were served, with each being a quarter of each burger or sandwich. In addition, the sides seemed endless. To finish things off, Smashburger staff brought out their amazing all natural shakes (Haggen-​Dazs ice cream and milk). Let’s not forget the bottled Gordon Biersch beers! At the end, Smashburger staff assisted us in making our own Smashburger in the kitchen. This is my favorite portion of the event, as you really get an appreciation for the technical aspect of how the smash tool works and aids in the amazing tasting burger.
As always, endless thanks to Abby for yet another smashing event, and extended appreciation to the amazing, generous, attentive and friendly Smashburger staff.

If I had to sum this event up in one sentence, I would quote some words heard at our table during the feast: «It’s okay if you take your pants off. I won’t judge you.»
You know it is going to be a good night when you start it off with some beer and baskets of a myriad of different apps. Smashburger fries, sweet potato fries, and smashburger sweet potato fries were served alongside a naughty menagerie of tasty sauces. I would have been happy with just that, but the party in our mouths continued.
7 different burgers, all with fresh, tasty ingredients. Since there were so many of them, it would be difficult to touch on each of them and keep this brief, but suffice to say that they were all pleasing in their own ways. My favorite, oddly enough, was not a hamburger but the Avocado Club Chicken. In my eyes, the art of properly seasoning chicken was lost a long time ago, but Smashburger has revived it. The grilled chicken was thin, juicy, flavorful and over-​the-​moon good with the avocado and bacon. Despite having eaten buttery white buns all night, the multi-​grain bun it was served on did not disappoint and stood its ground among its competitors.
Throughout the event, we were treated to some information about Smashburger and its products by various employees and waited on very handsomely as well. At one point, I had two mugs half full of Gordon Biersch and was offered yet another beverage. My immediate reaction was ‘YES PLEASE’ but then I remembered that I’d like to not be banned from future Unilocal events for disorderly conduct and held back. Staff was mostly managers from nearby opening stores, but all were lovely and had no problem answering our questions and getting us whatever we requested.
To top it all off, we had generous samples of the salted caramel and oreo shakes. I really enjoyed the salted caramel shake, which was sweet enough without being sweet overload, and salty enough without being.well.your typical salted caramel. I found there to be a nice balance there.
Thoroughly enjoyed meeting a few new folks and catching up with some others at this event. Tons of food, beer, great service, and even a foray into the kitchen to smash our own burgers. Big thank you to Abby and Smashburger for their generous hosting of South Bay Elites at an A+ event!
Looking forward to taking my pants off again with everyone soon! In the meantime… to Smashburger!

First ever Unilocal Elite event!
Got there a little late, but I was completely stuffed after the seven-​course tasting menu, the fries, and all the shakes. Since I used to go here all the time back in San Diego, I’m so happy that I have another chance to eat my favored truffle mushroom Swiss burger again.
Had a great time!

My first South Bay elite event wooo! I had an awesome experience and met some cool people! The staff was super attentive and patient, answering any questions we had and making sure we knew what we were eating. Everyone definitely knows what their doing and brings their enthusiasm to provide an enjoyable experience.
My favorites of the night were the bay burger (can’t go wrong with arugula and swiss cheese in between ciabatta bread), smash fries (the rosemary makes this, a bit on the oily side though), vegetarian burger (which surprised me because the patty is made with black beans) and of course, the Oreo milk shake made with haagan dazs. Honestly, I would consider ordering the vegetarian burger if I didn’t feel like eating something fatty or on the oily side, it’s so well done that I don’t even feel like it needs meat. A good thing to know was that the black bean patty could be substituted into any of their burgers! There was more than enough food to sample and am very thankful for the delicious meal that left my stomach full with a smile.
One of the best parts of this event was being able to go to the kitchen to smash our patties and make our own burger! When do you ever get a chance to do that without working in a restaurant yourself? The whole ambiance was full of good vibes that complimented the good food. I’m a fan of Super Duper and I believe Smashburger is a solid competitor against them. Their choices of buns, especially the ciabatta and egg bun make them standout from the rest. I’m glad to have had such a great experience for my first elite event in the South Bay and look forward to attending future ones. Thank you Abby and everyone who made this possible! Special shoutouts to Tran, Louis and Brandon for being awesome and taking the time to talk to us. You guys deserve a raise

Had a blast at the event — thanks Unilocal & smashburger team! It was an awesome experience. Also — Lewis is the man! #LEWIS4EVER
The burgers really are delicious. Priced higher than fast food, but less than a restaurant (and more tasty then both, in my opinion). I think using the egg bun they do helps add to the flavor for me too.
Tried each of the fries — liked them all (including the smash versions) — and I even liked the sweet potato fries, which typically aren’t included in my wheelhouse.
Also got to try the carmel salt and oreo shakes. I don’t even like carmel and I liked the shake. And, really, who doesn’t like an oreo shake?
In case you weren’t aware — they have FRIED PICKLES as an option and they are absolutely glorious. It was my first time eating that and I’m officially hooked.
Also found out there’s a ‘secret’ menu, if you will and it contains the Sin City Burger. That will be the next thing I try there. And the Peanut Butter & Jelly shake everyone at the event was raving about.
Will definitely be back — i’m a fan!

Woke up this morning totally smashed from last night’s Unilocal elite 14 party at Smashburgers.
Everyone there but me is too young to remember, but there is the 1972 Alkaseltzer commercial of the man sitting in his pyjamas on the bed groaning «I can’t believe I ate the whole thing», while looking for relief from an upset stomach, from eating too much.
That’s how I feel, after two hours of eating samples of 5 hamburgers, 2 chicken sandwiches, 4 different fries, 2 different shakes, 2 vegetable samplers, washed down with 2 root beers. Others had the locally brewed Gordon Biersch beers. And I came in starving, knowing what was in store.
24 Unilocal Elite 14s showed up, with 8 apparent cancellations. This was a sampling session at Smashburgers at Coleman near the Rose Garden in San Jose at 730pm on National Hamburger’s day, by Unilocalers nominated, selected, and invited to the Unilocal party. No additional guests.
Good party, with about 70% female and 60% Asian. I haven’t seen that proportion of women since I hosted a Loma Prieta Chapter Sierra Club Singles cat party at my house 11 years ago, where I met my second wife.
I was undoubtably the oldest person there, as most of the other Unilocalers were in their 20s, right out of college, with a few early 30s mixed in. Even my son would have been the older than all of them. Big generation gap, seemingly with every one but me posting their smart phones apps invitation to the gate keeper, and taking pictures of the samples, and selfies.
No problem, just enjoy the food, and trade Unilocal stories: your weirdest Unilocal review, your nastiest Unilocal review, etc. My weirdest Unilocal review was a step by step description of my root canal operation performed by Dr. Kingston Shih –it got some funny votes! My nastiest review was on Kokoro Sushi in Phoenix, comparing their teriyaki beef dish in flavor, texture and portion size to the 5.5 oz Friskies canned cat food.
Yes, and even after eating all that food, lots of people went back to the kitchen and participated in smashing the burger, before cooking it with their choice of additives, for a late take home dinner for their significant others. Me, I’m ODed on the food, and staying away from hamburgers for the next 30 days!

So this is what it’s like to be elite, huh? I don’t think life will ever be the same.
First, thank you to the facilitators/​hosts. I’ve never experienced such enthusiastic and gracious service. I especially appreciate how open they were to questions; it’s not often you get to know a restaurant that well, much less a fast food restaurant. Smashburger seems like a well-​intentioned chain committed to quality and taste. I would love to see them (and the rest of the world) make a greater effort to use organic and non-​GMO ingredients but hey, I get it, it’s a business.
All the burgers were scrumptious, and thoughtfully delivered (heavier dishes to lighter dishes — i see what you did there!). My personal favorite was the goat cheese chicken burger. I would have loved to taste their salads, and thanks to the free entrée coupon they gave us, I think I will! My favorite side was tied between the onion ring hash and the regular fries with rosemary. Right I decided to stop munching on sides, they brought out the fried veggies and fried pickles, what’s a girl to do?! And finally, milkshakes. That’s all I have to say about that.
Smashing my own burger was such a great way to end the night. My boyfriend appreciated the surprise too, in fact he finally admitted that my Unilocal obsession is worthwhile.
Finally I thoroughly enjoyed meeting fellow Unilocalers. I can’t usually talk to dinner companions about favorite cheeses but alas, these are my people now. Looking forward to future Unilocal Elite events. Thanks again Abby :)

This was my first Unilocal Elite event and also my first time at Smashburgers so I was greatly looking forward to it, like a kid anticipates Christmas, and it delivered!
Smashburger closed off the restaurant so it was an exclusive VIP event. Plus, there was even a photographer (Adam) so you felt like a quasi-​celebrity.
I arrived at 7:30PM and we sat in tables of four. I had a great time mingling with my new Unilocal friends – Michelle, Leslie, and Glen – and learned of a few new spots to check out. Throughout the evening, I honestly felt like I was at the dining hall at Hogwarts because food kept appearing and we definitely feasted like kings and queens. Wrap your mind around this…7 kinds of burgers, 2 different shakes, and a variety of fries. Oh man, I wasn’t able to finish all my portions but I was given a doggy bag to bring home.
Before each meal, we were given a mini history lesson to learn the story behind each burger and the cast of ingredients involved. That was super cool and informative to know what I was eating. I liked our speaker’s energy level. If I had to play favorites, I would have to say that the Classic Smash, Spinach, Cucumber & Goat Cheese, and Regional Bay burgers were the ones I enjoyed most. I wasn’t too fond of the Truffle Oil burger because the truffle scent was a little overpowering but it has its legion of fans so it’s definitely not a bad burger. Don’t even get me started on the shakes though… I’m head over heels for both the Oreo and Salted Caramel flavored ones.
Overall, I’m very glad I got to celebrate National Burger Day with my fellow Unilocalers! Smashburger was an amazing host and the staff was so incredibly gracious and attentive to our needs. Also, big thanks to Abby for orchestrating the event!!! I left very happy (and full) with a goodie bag of Unilocal and Smashburger swag – awesome. I can’t wait ’til the next one :)

Really incredible Elite event geared specifically towards newly-​minted Elites! SO much food, so much fun.
So they start you off with pretty much all of their sides, all of them fried — onion rings, Smash fries (standard french fries drizzled with olive oil and rosemary), sweet potato fries, fried vegetables, and fried pickles (!) which were a little too salty for me but everyone else seemed to like them. If I had eaten more than 5 of each I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t make it out though, because…
SEVEN burgers were available for tasting. In order of deliciousness, I would rank it:
1. Truffle (I’m a sucker)
2. Classic
3. BBQ Bacon
4. Bay Burger (truffle oil, arugula, swiss on Ciabatta)
5. Chicken 1
6. Chicken 2
7. Black Bean (sorry, vegetarians).
Instead of going through each one, I’m going to talk about what they do well: 1. doneness. I really, really like the doneness of all these burgers. Perfectly medium with fresh veggies. I think the «smashing» makes the presentation seem a little more organic, which I like as opposed to perfectly circular patties or, god forbid, those Wendy’s squares. Ew. Their ingredients are fresh and go very well with a beer, which is all-​local selection, but they can obviously stand on their own. Beer just helps. Beer always helps.
They later took us back in small groups to try to smash a burger of our own. Unfortunately, they turned off the stove before I got a chance to, but it did look super super fun. Overall, with good food, good beer, and good company, you can’t go wrong with this Unilocal Event. I loved it.

#smashnbd14 here we come!
Another amazing Elite event! If you don’t feel special after attending one of these, I don’t know what else would make you happy!
This was my second event, first without a plus one. I would have to agree that the events without the guests are the most fun. It’s more fun to mingle and get to know other Elite members, and let’s be honest, most of us are way more into food than our guests are! I didn’t have to feel too bad taking out my phone to take photos of my food before I ate, most of the other guests at my table understood!
Smashburger has already been on my radar, but I wanted to learn a little more about the restaurant, and try new/​different items on the menu. My favorite thing has always been the Classsic burger, and I don’t stray from the good stuff. So this event gave me an amazing opportunity to try many of their other menu items, and to gain about ten pounds!
I thought the way this event was handled was amazing. I actually loved that the restaurant had flown someone in to tell us all about the founder, the food, and the backstory of the establishment. It was interesting to hear about where the ideas came from, how they were put into motion, and really learn where the food was coming from. The staff that hosted the event were all extremely friendly and helpful, making sure our night was fabulous. That’s the kind of experience we love, and it makes your return inevitable.
I do have to be honest and say that I still think their Classic burger is the best. It’s the original! What can you say?! However, the rest of the food is great as well, and I’m glad I was able to sample it all, so when I bring others back, I can tell them what to order!
The highlight of my evening, besides the free swag, was definitely smashing my own burger. It was really interesting to learn how they do it, and to be able to say I’ve done it myself! I will appreciate the next burger I have even more, knowing how hard they have to smash them! Also, my husband didn’t mind one bit getting a free burger, even if it was me who cooked it! ;)

SmashBurger event was awesome, it allowed the food mavens to taste new great SmashBurger products! SmashBurger introduces variety and quality burgers and bring the burger experience to a higher level. Here are a couple if my favorite options.
Classic Smash — delicious ⁸⁰⁄₂₀ patty topped with American cheese, signature smash sauce, crispy lettuce, fresh tomatoes, perfect pickles and thinly cut onions on an egg bun. There is a signature sweet potato fries dish, to accompany the Classic Smash burger. Unique sweet potato fries fried in the olive oil with and tossed with rosemary to emphasize the exclusive flavor.
Truffle Mushroom Swiss Burger — rich flavored beef patty topped with sautéed baby portabella mushrooms, Truffle mayo and aged Swiss cheese on a crispy egg bun. Portabella mushrooms award a burger with very tender texture while Truffle mayo boosts the taste to a majestic level!
Spinach, Cucumber & Goat Cheese Chicken Burger — a novel taste in the burger family! This blend is absolutely amazing given the fact one loves the goat cheese. It feels light and fresh, spinach and cucumber give the multigrain bun marvelous taste.
Avocado Ranch Black Bean Burger –is the absolute winner for Vegetarian option. Delicious bean patty topped with soft pepper jack, creamy avocado, crunchy lettuce, and raw tomatoes provides the ultimate joy for Vegetarians.
Well done SmashBurger!

Nigel Thornberry would be proud… SMASHING! The only word that can be used to describe how Smashburger shines in the restaurant industry. Big Thanks to Smashburger, Unilocal,and Abby for thoroughly preparing and hosting this event for us newbies!
Decked out in warm toned colors and trendy artwork and decorations, Smashburger is your extraordinary burger joint that surpasses all others in terms of quality, service, and experience. This was my first South Bay Newbie Elite Event. It has been a while since my taste buds were tantalized with savory burgers, and Smashburger hits the mark!
((Experience))
Walking towards the restaurant, Lewis, the manager, warmly greeted me and opened the door. Cool! I checked-​in with Abby and proceeded towards the cashier area. An employee offered me a variety of drinks, but I opted for a Smartwater. I immediately spotted the jolly Mrs. Julia G. and sat down with her party. It was a pleasure to meet the other Elites and learn that the four of us has had different experiences in becoming Elite :)
((Appetizers))
Smashburger offered regular and sweet potato fries, onion strings, Smashfries (sweet potato), and fried pickles accompanied by a plethora of sauces that captivated our taste buds. What was very unique was their Smash Fries. Upon inquiry, I was informed that the Smash Fries was a combination of four simple things: rosemary seasoning, salt, olive oil, and garlic. I was thoroughly impressed that they used rosemary and healthy oil to cook their fries. The Smash Fries (sweet potato) was the appetizing winner!
((7-​Burgers Tasting Course))
All descriptions are displayed in the photo section. Burgers were cut into four pieces per table for sampling. Ratings are out of 5 (1 Least Enjoyable, 5 Most Enjoyable)
FYI: Smashburger’s beef is marinated and smashed on the grill on the spot! Beef patties are made of 100% Angus beef, fresh, and never frozen.
Chicken patties are marinated and smashed prior coming to the store for sanitary reasons.
1) Classic Smash ³⁄₅
Typical beef burger. Their beef patty was very juicy and blended well with accessory items of lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions. Crisp vegetables and soft egg bun.
2) BBQ, Bacon & Cheddar Burger ³⁄₅
I love BBQ and Bacon! But this burger was definitely the most heavy, savory one of the night. Also due to the fact that it was void of any greens or veggies made the burger taste overly salty.
3) Truffle Mushroom Swiss Burger ⁴⁄₅
This was also a rich-​tasting burger. The Truffle mayo is a definite love or hate it item, and I love it! The aged Swiss cheese was melted just right on my burger. But the glistening egg bun was scary because of the amount of oil it had soaked up.
4) Bay Burger — Regional Burger 5/​5**
My favorite burger of the night, hands down. Ingredients consisted of seasoned beef patty with melted aged Swiss cheese, arugula, rosemary herb seasoning, sauteed mushrooms, and Truffle mayo in between two slices of Ciabatta bread. The Bay Burger is the more hip, cool cousin of the Truffle Mushroom Swiss Burger. The addition of arugula and replacement of egg bun for the Ciabatta bread made it THE BEST burger! I am in love with the Bay Burger. Great job!
5) Avocado Ranch Black Bean Burger ³⁄₅
For vegetarians, this is a delicious alternative! The consistent, smooth texture of the black bean patty was actually pretty easy to munch on. However I am a very carnivorous individual so this did not tickle my fancy much.
6) Spinach, Cucumber, & Goat Cheese ⁴⁄₅
The combination of spinach, cucumber, and goat cheese may sound odd, but it is quite delectable! This burger is a very cool-​tasting burger that is light and refreshing to eat. Their chicken patties are very well-​made and I was impressed by the high quality. Chicken-​lovers, this sandwich is a must-​try.
7) Avocado Club Chicken 3.5÷5
By the 7^th burger, I gave up on breathing properly. Julia pointed out that I was heaving haha. Overall it was decent, however I think I picked the short end as there were little greens and avocado on my burger sample. Again, chicken patty was bomb along with the bacon atop of it.
At the end of our crazy adventure, we were served MILKSHAKES! Oreo & Salted Caramel. I think I drank like 4 – 5 milkshake cups. All are made of Haagen Dazs ice cream.
((Service))
I discovered that managers from around the Bay gathered to entertain us newbies that night. Shoutout to Brandon, Lewis, and Tran! They took the time to personally attend to our needs and answered the thousand questions I had in regards to the foods haha. Thanks to the other staffers who stayed to serve us and the female employee who graciously showed us how to smash and prepare burgers with her wealth of knowledge and friendliness.
In conclusion, one of the best Unilocal Elite Events I have been to. Thank you so much again, and I am proud to say I’ll be back as a regular customer!

A fun and overly delicious newbie event! I have to say, I was impressed from the moment I got there & saw the tables set with the tasting menu. So many burgers to try I thought! Then by the time the fourth basket of fries was brought to my table (all different & all with separate dipping sauces) I was in awe. This was a very fun event but what I liked the most about it was that it was informative too! Smashburger and Abby clearly took the time to plan an event that would teach us about the food and the story behind the company. I loved being stopped before every tasting & getting to hear about what I was about to eat. I also enjoyed getting to know the employees and their stories. My favorite burger was the region burger and my favorite milkshake was the oreo cookie shake. Shout out to Smashburger for putting together a delicious event and a major shout out to Abby for organizing it all!

Wow, what a smashing event! (no pun intended ;)) Huge props go to Abby and Smashburger for hosting such a fun and tasty event! You can definitely a lot of energy, thought and time was put into organizing the event. There’s no better way to get a Newbie Elite excited about Unilocal than this: D
The night was great to start off with mingling with other fellow Unilocal Elite members over just baskets and baskets of sampler fries and deep fried veggies. As Abby wisely warned us, we definitely had to pace ourselves through all our appetizers and the 7 course burger tastings to make room for the two Haagen Daz shakes for dessert. The Smashburger team were very informative and we all learned a lot about the process and care that went into our food. We even got to go into the kitchen to smash our own patties and make our own burgers! Talk about a fun, tasty and informative social: D
The best foods of tonight?
— deep fried pickles (you can order these off the secret menu: D)
— Bay Burger, the local regional burger for the Bay Area. Mushrooms, truffle oil, swiss, arugula on ciabatta bread. How much more Bay Area can you get?! :D Also love how Smashburger will try to cater each location to its local specialties and preferences for both food and beer. What better way to pair your Bay Burger than with a frosty glass of Gordon Biersch beer :)
— salted caramel shake that tasted more like an oh so delicious creamy cotton candy shake. I’m not a huge fan of caramel, but I wasn’t able to taste it in this shake and I was jumping on for a second round: P
Last but not least, major props go to Smashburger manager Lewis for being such a delightful and informative host. Lewis would always come by our table to talk to us and make sure we were well taken care of. #LEWIS

What a way to kick off being Unilocal Elite! I’m pretty sure I’ll always be wishing I was at an Elite event for dinner every night from now on …
HUGE thank you to Abby and Smashburger staff for organizing such a SMASHINGly awesome event. 07 burger samples, 02 shake samples, and gajillion fries later, I don’t think I talked to anyone that WASN’T having a great time.
It was great listening to the history of the company (and I was very grateful, as it gave me breathing time between the samples), especially from the perspective of not only the HQ rep (from Denver!) but from the local managers as well :) Lewis’ charisma was def an added bonus.
My favorite burger was definitely the one with the goat cheese chicken burger, and my favorite milkshake was the caramel one. HOWEVER, my favorite part of the event was the create-​your-​own burger we got to SMASH ourselves in the back, at the very end.
Awesome awesome awesome time.
Can’t wait for more in the future!

Super fun event with a ton of great burgers, fries and shakes. Totally loved the introduction by our lovely hosts for each of the burgers we sampled as well as learning about Smash burgers. We tried 7 types of burgers, 6 types of fries and 2 shakes! My favorite had to be the bay burger. It was like they read my mind when we had the truffle mushroom burger first and my comment was «I would love some lettuce on this». They took it one step further with the arugula! The sweet potato fries were amazing and I have to come back to try that salad next time too.
Had a great time with a fun group of people. Thank you Smash burger and Abby!

Amazing, amazing event! Burger after delicious burger, this was an awesome and extravagant welcome for newbie Unilocal elites. Thank you Abby and Smashburger! I don’t have to say it but I will… This event was a SMASHING GOOD TIME!
This tasting menu was no joke; the burgers here are well crafted and taste great. My favorite by far was the Bay burger — our signature burger of the Yay Area Holla! — with truffle oil and mushrooms and delicious melty Swiss, with arugula, on their huge, fresh, tasty beef patty and soft and buttery ciabatta bun. Divine. Even their chicken burgers were smashed and tasted great, which is rare for most fast food burger joints!
Everyone is still hanging out and having a great time smashing patties in the kitchen and conversing even after being stuffed to the brim with burgers. A sign of a fantastic social. :) Met lots of fellow new and excited Unilocal elite babies today, and can’t wait to hang out with them at future Unilocal events too!
This was a fantastic introduction to both Smashburger and fellow elites! I’ll definitely be using these free entrée vouchers to get me some more smashing burgers very soon.