Being our first visit to The Butcher Block, we had no idea what to expect. We had heard good things, but neither one of us had stepped foot inside the Hennepin Avenue establishment. We're sure glad we did...
After reading the description of the Beef Burger, we knew we were in for a treat. As indicated on the menu, the burger is made up of a 1/2 pound of house ground beef and without having to wonder exactly what this meant, we were told it was ground downstairs. Guess that explains the name, "Butcher Block." Once we took our first bite of the well-sized and presented burger, we immediately commented on the freshness and savory flavor of the burger patty. Not too greasy, not too dry...perfect. Although the quality of the meat could have been reason enough to declare this burger a success, the harissa aioli, smoked pancetta, mixed greens (which we appreciated were thoughtfully placed on the bun and not one piece of green slapped on there), and, drumroll please, fried egg served to take this burger to the next level of goodness. Might I also mention that the fried egg wasn't too runny, nor was it too bland - it was seasoned just right and cooked to a consistency that served to enhance the flavor of the meat. The flavors melded together nicely; none was overpowering. Let's not forget another outstanding aspect of this burger - the bun. The flavor of the bread was somewhat sweet, and upon inquiry of the wait staff, we learned it was indeed an egg-based brioche bread. Lovely. Perfect complement to the savoriness of the burger. For you fellow french fry lovers, these were nicely spiced and possibly even sugared, served with a ramekin of harissa aioli for dipping.
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