SmashBurger, West Bloomfield

Spicy Baja Burger & Chili Cheese Fries

Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” restaurant, is opening its first Detroit suburb location on Monday, October 31, 2011. The restaurant will open in West Bloomfield at 6919 Orchard Lake Road (south of Maple).  We by Friday night for a special sneak peek at the new restaurant and to see what they were cooking up.

What they were cooking up was GREAT food!  The burgers were perfect – juicy and full of flavor.  They use fresh never frozen 100% Certified Angus Beef.

The menu was full of tempting burgers and sides – I chose the signature Michigan Olive Smashburger while my husband went with the Swiss and Mushroom Smashburger.  You can choose between 1/3 pound or1/2 pound burger – we went for the smaller size since we were going to be sampling quite a bit from the menu.   As for the sides, we went with chili cheese fries with jalapenos, onion and cheddar and fried dill pickles.  My husband couldn’t stop raving about the chili fries.  The fried dill pickles were a big hit too – something you don’t see everyday.  Later on we sampled the onion haystacks, they came with a tangy dipping sauce and were yummy too!    To cap off the meal we shared a handspun Häagen-Daz shakes.  They also have a children’s menu, my less adventurous son went with chicken and fries and gave it two thumbs up.

Here are the things that I think make this place special:  the fresh never frozen beef, unique and tasty side dishes, toasted buns that aren’t your normal run-of-the-mill bun, and a super friendly staff.  I was told my one of the employee’s that they are planning on opening quite a few new restaurants around the Detroit metro area in the near future…….. I hope one is coming to my neighborhood!

For more information on Smashburger or to see the complete yummy menu click here.

Disclosure:  Our meal was complimentary that evening – but you should know that all views and opinions are honest and strictly my own.

Detroit mommy Ally Cohen is a talented photographer who has launched a very successful photography business.  Her portraits of families, children, celebrations, and more are absolutely stunning!  Clients truly receive one of a kind service.  Visit Frameable Faces website for more information and to see the gorgeous work featured in the galleries.  www.frameablefaces.com

About Frameable Faces:

Ally Cohen has always had an eye for detail and an optimistic outlook – which is a perfect fit for photography. Until the birth of her daughter Lacey in 1999, Ally had wanted to be in front of the camera, working in broadcast and related media. But when she took one look at her beautiful baby girl, she knew that behind the camera she would be snapping pristine, perfect shots to record all the fleeting moments of her growing family’s life.  “Photography is the ultimate keepsake,” says Ally, “You take one shot, capture that moment, and a few minutes later another opportunity arises. How could we possibly remember all of those wonderful, doting but ultimately blurring moments if not for pictures?

So Frameable Faces was created in 1999 to offer a wide array of photographic services for families, professionals, corporations, and schools. The West Bloomfield-based business is driven by Ally’s passion as a multi-faceted photographer who loves showing people how beautiful they really are through exquisite photography.  Frameable Faces specializes in custom photography, designing each setting, focus and theme according to the client’s wishes and goals. From children’s portraiture and family photographs to special event packages (including weddings, bar mitzvahs, communions, and graduations) and on-location corporate pictures, Frameable Faces does what its title suggests: presents every face in an utterly “Frameable” way.

Ally Cohen lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan, with her husband, Doug, their supremely photogenic children, Lacey and Tony, and an infinite number of lurking pets.

Bring the entire family to enjoy games, crafts, food, entertainment and candle-lighting.  Bring pennies for the Tzedakah Fair!

The event is 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009.

CSZ B’nai Israel Center
4200 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield
248-432-5471 (ask for Marilyn)

Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  She runs  three blogs Giftfully Simple, The Digital Mommy and Detroit Mommies , is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and has 3 girls under 6 years old.  Courtney is the founder of Detroit Mommies.  You can follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye.  She has worked with companies like Johnsons & Johnsons, Dove, e.l.f., Stride Rite, Sorel, 20th Century Fox, The Palace, Melissa & Doug, Panera, Tiny Prints and Ford (to name a few).  Courtney is a Purex^® Insider and a Max Mom for Office Max.