JERSEY BURGERS TO BENEFIT BOSTON MARATHON VICTIMS

April 24, 2013 By
New Jersey Smashburger

New Jersey Smashburger

The marathon bombing events in Boston are absolutely tragic and perhaps hit even closer to home to those of us in the New York metro area. I want to share a very worthy initiative set forth by Smashburger, my favorite chain burger, that benefits One Fund Boston.

Details: 

13 Smashburger locations to across New Jersey will change the name of the “New Jersey Burger” to “Boston Burger” from May 1 – May 3, 2013. Smashburger will donate $1.00 from every burger sold from May 1 – 3 to One Fund Boston.

Participating New Jersey locations: 

Clifton, East Brunswick, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hackensack, Montclair/Glen Ridge, Morris Plains, Newark Liberty International Airport (Terminal C), New Providence, North Brunswick, Paramus, Parsippany and Ramsey.

For more information on Smashburger, or to join its e-club for news, promotions and offers, visit www.smashburger.com.

About One Fund Boston:

Created by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, One Fund Boston was created to raise money for those most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during The Boston Marathon. One Fund Boston seen an outpouring of support from philanthropists, businesses and individuals eager to help the more than and three who were killed, according to the organization’s website. 

If you’re in New Jersey, please do your part to help AND enjoy a great burger at the same time.

Veronique

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7 February 2012 Smashburger East Hanover, NJ – Morris County Lucks Out Again

Smashburger East Hanover, NJ – Morris County Lucks Out Again

February 7, 2012 By

New Jersey Smashburger

By now, if you’ve read my posts, you know I’m a huge fan of Smashburger (http://bit.ly/bOgEKa and http://bit.ly/ahbqNg).  I’m excited about the latest opening in northern New Jersey of the East Hanover location.  Here are three things to note about the newest outpost:

First, the space is large and ideally located in the most prominent location of the Route 10 shopping center it’s housed in.

Second, the staff is beyond helpful and upbeat – something mostly unheard of at other chain restaurants in the USA.

Third, and most important, is that the food, even on the busy pre-opening night I visited, was fresh and tasty. Although the menu offers many delicious-sounding options, I went for the New Jersey Smashburger – we are after-all in New Jersey!  The burger had tons of beefy flavor and is topped with fried onion straws, applewood bacon and blue cheese crumbles.  Just an outstanding sandwich.  On the side, I opted for the perfectly-crisp fries tossed in garlic and rosemary olive oil – brilliant!  Smashburger offers freshly tossed salads and outstanding chicken sandwiches, but really, this place serves a truly outstanding burger and you should go in that direction.

These are truly the best fast food burgers around and perhaps the best burgers I’ve had.

Other New Jersey Smashburger locations are: Clifton, Florham Park, Hackensack, Montclair, Newark Liberty International Airport, new Providence and Paramus.  Coming soon:  Morris Plains and Ramsey.  I’ll keep my fingers crossed for a Smashburger location near you very soon. Visit www.smashburger.com for current and soon-to-open locations.

Disclaimer: I am not being paid to blog, Facebook and Twitter about Smashburger. I simply feel strongly about its product.

Veronique

 

 

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19 August 2010 Watch Out Bergen County – Here Comes Smashburger Hackensack

Watch Out Bergen County – Here Comes Smashburger Hackensack

August 19, 2010 By

Yes, I’ve written about Smashburger in the past (http://bit.ly/bOgEKa) but I’m excited about the latest opening of the Hackensack location in Bergen County, NJ. Here are three things to note about the newest outpost:

Smashburger Hackensack

First, the space is large and hip and is located in the upscale Shops at Riverside. Eat a burger and work it off shopping – priceless.

Second, the staff is uber helpful and upbeat which adds to the positive vibe of the restaurant.

Third, and most important, is that the food, even on the busy pre-opening night I visited, was fresh and tasty. These are truly the best fast food burgers around and perhaps the best burgers I’ve had: Juicy, messy with tons of beefy flavor. The eggy buns are super, the sides are atypical (fries tossed in garlic and rosemary olive oil, fried pickles and carrot/asparagus ‘veggie frites’ to name a few) and Smashburger offers freshly tossed salads and outstanding chicken sandwiches.

Hope you’re lucky enough to have a locations near you. Visit www.smashburger.com for current and soon-to-open locations.

Disclaimer: I am not being paid to blog, Facebook and Twitter about Smashburger. I simply feel strongly about its product.

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20 July 2010 Upscale Taste Hits Fast Food at Smashburger

Upscale Taste Hits Fast Food at Smashburger

July 20, 2010 By

Smashburger Fried Egg Burger

When Smashburger moved into Montclair New Jersey, I just had to see what the hype was all about.  Could a fast food joint possibly serve up tasty quality burgers?  I soon found out that the answer was: YES!  I was hooked from the first juicy bite.  The concept is simple: Fresh, never frozen, 100% Angus Beef, smashed, seared and seasoned on the grill.

On a recent visit, I sampled some of the items on a new menu it’s testing and wasn’t disappointed.

Smashburger Beef Chili

First, I tasted the Beefy Chili ($2.59), then I feasted on the Taylor ham, egg and cheese Smashburger ($5.99 for 1/3 pound or $6.99 for 1/2 pound).  The chili, which was served with slices of jalapeno peppers, was meaty and rich with chunks of beef instead of the more commonly-served ground meat chili served in the northeast.  It was really pretty outstanding and would be perfect ladled atop a Smashdog.  The burger’s the true reason for being here and I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this new twist on the perfectly prepared classic.  Smashburger’s managed to take its Certified Angus Beef to the next level by topping it with a generous slice of Taylor ham, a fried egg, American cheese and haystack onions.  The juiciness of the meat, the crunch of the onions and the slightly runny egg are a combination that would have even the strictest of herbivores drooling.  Smashburger makes some of the best milkshakes ($3.99) I’ve ever had.  Haagen-Dazs is the ice cream they use and vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are the flavors they offer.  Basics, done well.

Smashburger Milk Shake

Some of the other limited-time menu options being served are the Smashchicken sandwiches ($5.99) (grilled or crispy) and the Smashsalads ($6.99 whole and $4.39 half) (Honey-Mustard, Chicken Caesar or Harvest Chicken).

Did I need to get a couple extra workouts in after eating this meal? Yes.  Was it completely worthwhile? Absolutely.

The Denver-based chain hopes to have over 500 franchise locations in the next five years and I’m praying for a location nearer to my home.  Are you lucky enough to have a Smashburger location in your neck of the woods?  See for yourself: www.smashburger.com

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