Gary G.
Yelp
The quick version: very good burger, not so great value, painfully awkward service model.
Interesting take on a food hall: two different breweries, one winery, and one (ugh) "speakeasy," each with its own seating area, as well as a neutral turf seating area, and a common kitchen for all. All visually stunning. No entrance from inside the mall.
The way they've set it up, not only do you have to order your food and drink separately, but you only have the luxury of a human for the drink orders. For food, you order it yourself using scan codes for the menu and ordering, paying and tipping in advance via Toast and your credit card. You wanna order multiple courses? Separate payments. You have any questions? Lotsa luck. After the runner (I'm hesitant to use the term "server") drops off your food, if you have any problems? You're probably outta luck. And you already tipped. Foodwise, zero interaction with a human other than at drop off.
Burger: Very pleased with the sandwich, which includes a premium blend of shortrib, brisket and chuck from Pat LaFrieda (rockstar meat supplier) of NYC. Thick, very juicy, and tasty. More from the grilling (think rich man's Whopper) than the beef, but beef, nicely melted cheese and flavorful condiments all worked very well. Bun a buttered/griddled brioche with a little white- bready feel/flavor but a decent enough version of that type. The beef was excellent, and overall, certainly good enough to go back--when I'm in the mood for the awkward service experience.
Chips: The burger is priced such that you'd think it would include fries, but instead you get chips. Very crunchy, but a little long in the tooth. Fries are available on the menu as appetizers, but nothing in the plain realm, only hifalutin versions approaching a double-digit dollar figure.