Spidey Likes Burgers

Gotta love the for their great burgers and love of art. Yes, this burger could be considered a work of art, but I’m referring to a different type of art. Read on for more details.

As part of the “Order Up! The Pop Art of John Miller” exhibition at the , they’ve “hidden” mini glass burgers all over the city. So far, I’ve found 2 at 2 great burger restaurants in the Gables. This is the second one I found at (see my last post for the 1st). The first pic is their signature Clutch Burger stacked high with 2 wagyu patties (1/2 lb each!), American cheese, taleggio cheese fondue, hand-breaded onion ring, and their special clutch sauce. It was huuuuge! And the 2nd pic is the glass slider found inside their restaurant. Make sure you swipe to see it.

We all know has great burgers. No question there. But did you also know they have a special glass burger?!

They’re displaying a burger made of glass by John Miller who currently has an exhibition at the showcasing other comfort food items, all made of glass.

If you’re still hungry for a Pincho burger, remember that they now daily specials to help you get@your fix. And, since their 13th anniversary is coming up, they’ll have $5 Pincho burgers all weekdays next week.

Your friendly neighborhood foodie tried the Pop-up today and I’m thrilled to report the hype is real. If you love Oklahoma-style smash burgers these are the real-deal. Two heavily smashed meat patties with onions topped with white American cheese and cuddled in good ol’ Martin’s . Simple, yet oh so good. And definitely heed ’s advice and try it without any sauces to let the flavor of the meat and onions shine. Don’t get me wrong, the sauces are great, but they take the spotlight away from the smashed burger goodness. If you need to have some sauce, I recommend maybe some mayo or some other sauce that’s light on the flavor. Having said that, I’m going to slather some of the leftover sauce on my leftover medianoche from yesterday. Oh, and the prices were very affordable for those of us working folk. Only $17 for four of these beauties. That’s only $4.25 each! Thank you for keeping your prices so reasonable. Can’t wait for the next pop-up!

Warning: pets may fall in love with while you snap a pic.

Just tried the Hot Chicken sandwich and it was perfectly spiced. Not too much, nor too little. Just right. Now I definitely would have wanted some more of that slaw on top. It really cuts the spice and gives it a fresh, clean contrast to the denser, crispy chicken. Even my dog was licking his lips at the sight of it. 🤣

May the 4th was just last week but I was having withdrawals, so I was excited when I passed by and I found Baby Yoda’s Man Bun. What’s that you ask? It’s a pistachio ice cream with crunchy praline pecans & bacon butterscotch cinnamon buns. I’m ashamed (and surprisingly proud at the same time…weird I know) to say that I ate more than half the pint in one sitting. Swipe to see the gory details. It was even better than the name implies.

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May the 4th was just last week but I was having withdrawals, so I was excited when I passed by and I found Baby Yoda’s Man Bun. What’s that you ask? It’s a pistachio ice cream with crunchy praline pecans & bacon butterscotch cinnamon buns. I’m ashamed (and surprisingly proud at the same time…weird I know) to say that I ate more than half the pint in one sitting. Swipe to see the gory details. It was even better than the name implies.

This week started off with a bang. This Monday was the official launch of the Bagel breakfast sandwiches at all in the South Florida area. This is the Steak, Egg, and Cheese version, which has a steak patty topped with 2 slices of American cheese, a folded egg, and grilled onions. TBH, I had never tried these myself when they were available back in the day. I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. The buttered bagels were on the softer side, which was perfect for this hearty sandwich (dare I call it a breakfast burger?). We have to thank and his campaign to for this great sandwich being back on the breakfast menu. Thank you for your service to the community !

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This week started off with a bang. This Monday was the official launch of the Bagel breakfast sandwiches at all in the South Florida area. This is the Steak, Egg, and Cheese version, which has a steak patty topped with 2 slices of American cheese, a folded egg, and grilled onions. TBH, I had never tried these myself when they were available back in the day. I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. The buttered bagels were on the softer side, which was perfect for this hearty sandwich (dare I call it a breakfast burger?). We have to thank and his campaign to for this great sandwich being back on the breakfast menu. Thank you for your service to the community !

This is the way.

Stay tuned for a livestream from Batuu Galaxy’s Edge later today.

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This is the way.

Stay tuned for a livestream from Batuu Galaxy’s Edge later today.

Livin’ the good life at .US

This is their Oklahoma Burger. It’s a double smashed cheese burger with onions. It’s excellent and pairs well with the IPA they have on tap (didn’t get the name, sorry). That is all.

Fun fact: The burger legend had a pop-up here at their US store and at also at their Argentina location, where he had the record for the most burgers smashed during an event.

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Unique take on the classic chicken & waffles by was 🔥

To start, it was made into a handheld by using the waffles as buns. Genius! The waffles were savory cheddar waffles. And the perfectly fried chicken breasts were topped with pickled onions and pepper jelly. The pièce the résistance was the sweet & sumptuous Whiskey maple syrup that tied all the flavors together nicely. It wasn’t spicy, but the pepper jelly did add a little heat. Not a lot, but enough to make it interesting.

You can find Coop inside of the food hall in the .

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Best burger in the world? That’s a tough claim to live up to but that’s what says about their burgers.

This is their fried onion burger (with lots of onions) and it was pretty good. You could tell the ingredients were fresh and the patties were hand made. Would I call it the “best burger in the world”? No, but it is a tasty, good quality burger. I’ve had better burgers in Miami before (e.g. , , , , just to name a few).

What do you think? Let me know if you’ve tried it or your favorite burger in the comments below. 👇 https://instagr.am/p/CWEFYbSLfyu/

These beauties from .US brought out the beast in me. Devoured them and even licked my fingers.

I first heard about from ’s feed and seeing his visits to in Argentina. And, you can clearly see and taste Motz’s influence in the Oklahoma burger (swipe to see it). It was a simple burger with onions, 2 smashed beef patties, & American cheese between . But the taste, oh the taste, was amazing! The meat blend they use is very flavorful and seasoned very well. The 1st burger pictured was also very good and was topped with bacon, caramelized onions, BBQ, American cheese, and pulled pork. My favorite was the Oklahoma, though. Simple burgers really are the best burgers.

Fun fact: George Motz’s record for the most burgers smashed in a day, 1466 burgers, was accomplished at the Buenos Aires location and has yet to be broken.

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Being as BAD as I wanna be this with the Breakfast All Day burger from .

It was like a handheld brunch! Their all natural Angus beef patty is topped with melted American cheese, crispy bacon, hash browns, grilled onions, a fried egg, and maple syrup. So freakin’ good!

Remember to use code SPIDEY to save 40% when you order this 🍔 from .

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My favorite 🍔 from Michael's Genuine Burger was the BBQ Brisket burger. The brisket was super tasty and was perfectly matched by the sweet caramelized onions. The BBQ sauce wasn’t overpowering or too much so it didn’t detract from the main event. If you’re a fan of sweet & savory, this is the burger to try. Remember to use code SPIDEY to save 40% when you order from Get REEF.

Oh, and get the Truffle fries. IMHO they were the perfect side for this burger. Just a hint of truffle essence and a light sprinkle of parmesan.

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Started and ended August with the best burger I had this month: The Miami Cowboy Burger. I upgraded it this time around with some fried cheese and it was even better. For all the details about the burger, check my last post. I can’t wait to see what September’s special will be.

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I always look forward to the beginning of the month because that’s when comes out with their monthly special. This month it’s a brand new creation (at least that I know of): the Miami Cowboy Burger. Most of you burger lovers know about the Cowboy burger with the usual onion rings, BBQ, bacon and cheddar cheese. Well, this one has all that and then some, Miami style. It has candied jalapeño for some sweet heat (wasn’t too spicy though). The sauce is Carolina BBQ sauce which is different than the usual BBQ sauces I’m used to and gives it an extra punch of flavor. The to***co onion strings were savory & crispy, adding some nice texture. Overall, it was a great new take on the usual cowboy burger. Definitely worth a try.

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Ok, guess where this burger is from. Go on, I’ll wait…when you’re ready scroll down to find out if you were right and what I thought about it.
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Not many would believe this was from a gas station. This is ’s $5 burger that’s only available after 4 PM. I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised. I really had no idea what to expect. If I had to compare the taste to a fast food burger, I would say it’s closer to BK and their chargrilled flavor. They have a plethora of combinations you can make with your burger: 5 cheeses, 16 free toppings (+3 paid), and 10 sauces. That’s a lot of different combinations. I like that they add 2 slices of cheese, one below the burger patty and one above, which is like a cheese cuddle (at least in my head). I added 2 of the paid toppings, bacon and caramelized onions, for a whopping $1 total. The bread is soft and seems to brioche or at least very similar. Overall, I really liked the flavor. It’s a solid burger. For it to be from a gas station, was mind-blowing. A definite must-try if you’re in the area.
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Finally trying . So good! The brioche dough is pillowy soft and the flavors are on point. If you’re a fan of cinnamon buns then you have to try these. They strike a graceful balance between the actual bun and the cinnamon filling. Some others have so much cinnamon that it over powers the bun and it simply becomes a thoughtless vessel for the cinnamon. Not so with these. I feel like the dough plays a much more important part in the whole experience with these buns. The cinnamon filling and creme cheese topping are literally the icing on the proverbial “cake”. They unequivocally let you know you’re eating a cinnamon bun without becoming the center of attention. Perfect. Balance. https://instagr.am/p/CQWZI73LT98/

Last night’s escapades had me trying ’s Quesadilla Burger. No, your eyes are not deceiving you: the buns are cheese quesadillas. And it actually works! It’s topped with guac, queso fresco, tomatoes, and crema. Since the buns are not just simple tortillas, but 2 flour tortillas with melted cheese in the middle, they support the weight of the burger well and are not floppy like a single tortilla would be. It’s actually an ingenious idea. The quesadilla “buns” were not cooked too much, so they were still soft, but just enough to get the cheese inside melted and the 2 tortillas fused together. The toppings reminded me of a Mexican restaurant akin to those you would put on a taco or a quesadilla. Everything in this burger just works. The flavors meld well together to create a magnificently delicious burger. Some may be hesitant, but trust me, it was great. MJ ended up taking the burger from me since she liked it so much.

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The Short Rib Sliders are surprisingly filling. They look like 2 small sliders but they’re packed with meaty goodness. The patties are thick, resembling a meatball more than a hamburger, though the flavor is all burger. The blend they use is very tasty and is the same as in their classic burger. The difference, though, are the toppings: braised short rib, cheddar, & dijonnaise. And what a difference they make. I love their classic burger, yet these toppings are so good, I may order their classic burger next time with a side of short rib and dijonnaise.

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Late night fried chicken sando run.

Tried the new Spicy Crispy Chicken sandwich in my quest for fried chicken sandwich greatness. It was a good sandwich and definitely an improvement on their regular one (love that new potato bun). From this first tasting, I wouldn’t say it’s at the top of my fast-food fried chicken sandwich list. Will I give them another chance? Of course. I plan to try the Deluxe and non-spicy versions next.

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Wagyu Burger: $7.99
Not having to drive to Miami Beach: Priceless

If you haven’t tried the the Wagyu Burger at STK, I understand you because I don’t make it to Miami Beach that often. But I just discovered that they only offer it as a takeout and delivery special and it’s on . The $7.99 price includes fries and is a steal for the quality of burger you’re getting. And, it’s only at that price for takeout/delivery. You can’t order it at the restaurant, at least for this price. The burger itself was a 7oz Wagyu beef patty that was cooked a perfect medium temperature and was pink throughout. It has a special truffle sauce which is really good. It comes with the standard LTO, but I took them out as this burger didn’t need them IMO (some onions may have remained stuck to the brioche bun). I did add bacon (extra $3) and was glad I did because it was a slab of juicy, thick-cut bacon that was very flavorful.

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Ever had a cheesburger? Of course you have! But what about a cheeseburger pizza? When mentioned had a cheeseburgers pizza and that it was pretty good, I knew I had to try it. I had previously tried another chain’s attempt and was disappointed as it tasted@just like a regular pizza with different toppings. My expectations were low, but pleasantly surprised me. They nailed the cheeseburger flavor perfectly. It’s probably because of the ketchup & mustard sauce, and the toppings which mimic what a cheeseburger actually has: beef, American cheese, onions, & tomatoes. The sauce and the American cheese are the crucial toppings, IMO, that really convince you it’s a cheeseburger in pizza form. Oh, I also tried the the taco pizza and it was also ridiculously like a taco. I got that one with the crispy thin crust to better resemble a crunchy taco. All the flavors were on point. Great job ! And thanks for the rec, Sef. 👏🏼👏🏼 🤯 https://instagr.am/p/CMxX7_mLAyQ/

Vaca Frita Grilled Cheese type of Friday. ’s 16 hour braised beef is at the heart of this beautiful story. It’s a grilled cheese, so Provolone steps up to assume the role of a lifetime. The red onion mojo, tomato, and smashed avocado are all excellent supporting actors. They made the beef and cheese shine. They lived their best life. Then I ate them. The End. Post credits scene: the guava cheesecake was the killer ending. https://instagr.am/p/CMnIkGXLp5F/

When it’s 305 day and El Crispy is on special, you run to to get one (or two). If you’re a fan of fried chicken sandwiches, El Crispy is a local version crafted right here in the 305 by the family. You can get up to 2 for only $3.05 today. If you like a little bit of heat, get the Spicy version with their spicy Pincho sauce (aka spicy flamingo tears). Can’t decide? Order one of each. That’s what I’m doing. https://instagr.am/p/CMDAne0rMYC/