Build-your-own burger joint Grind Burger Bar & Lounge focuses on freshness, building its patties from never-frozen meats—ground beef, ground turkey, or chicken—and fresh vegetables. Chefs festoon burgers in custom accoutrement such as fried eggs, grilled asparagus, sicilian olive salad, and cheeses from cheddar to pungent blue. The resulting sandwich can tower up to 10 inches tall, much like traditional grilled cheese after posture lessons. Patrons can pair their burgers with classic fries or the funkier crunch of thai calamari. Alternatively, 20-ounce milkshakes in chocolate, vanilla or strawberry work with the classic rock tunes to evoke the feel of an old-school diner.
