You won't find Mrs. Ref ordering a burger off a menu unless it's a neon menu posted behind golden arches. Seems a waste of a menu choice when I can whip one of those up tasty as can be on my grill. But BRGR is a cool place, it feels friendly and inviting even if we did have to wait outside for a bit until a table opened up. How could I complain when there was a large outdoor fireplace for us gather around?
When I studied the menu I found several things that sounded interesting. I really just wanted a big batch of sweet potato fries along with my favorite Chardonnay--J Lohr. Not a fancy Chardonnay, but really buttery and delicious and I've yet to see it on a menu until BRGR. But when I mentioned my selection to an "un-named" Gassy member, my idea was pooh-poohed! And so, being easily swayed, I changed my mind and ordered the veggie burger and Adult Milk Shake. I thought I learned my lesson back in Jr. High when I got nervous over some test answers and made quick changes before my time ran out--but apparently some lessons have to be learned over and over again.
At any rate--I got to try the sweet potato fries thanks to a time-strapped blogger who had to spring for appetizers and WOW were they delicious! Salty but sweet and crunchy on the outside, soft and perfect on the inside. I also enjoyed the onion rings served with a spicy aoili -- thanks to G-pa. And I can recommend the chili dip served with a warm, soft pretzel. Delicious as it was unexpected!
The veggie burger isn't even worth mentioning. (Don't order it.) No worries--though. I was able to ingest plenty of vitamin deficient calories with the appetizers and my Adult Milk Shake which had coffee ice cream and Kahlua and maybe a splash of Bailey's. A nice bargain at $6.00. Mr. Ref's b-ball game ran late so he missed BRGR and had left-over Christmas cookies for dinner. I'll have to bring him back sometime. But this time I'm having sweet potato fries and J Lohr Chardonnay! Final Score 3.5
Welcome to our blog! We are a Kansas City family who devotes the first Thursday of each month to trying a new restaurant. Follow along as we travel the Kansas City area in search of delicious new ethnic fare, trendy eats and comfort food. We will share our interesting finds and good laughs along the way.
I agree the veggie wasn't great at the restaurant, but as leftovers, it was terrific. I can't explain it. Justin, who nabbed your leftovers, agreed that the veggie was delicious the next day. Go figure.
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