Three places to get your summer hamburger fix
Eating a juicy hamburger in the summer, preferably after a day spent swimming, is a favorite pastime. If you’re like me, the summer heat stifles any energy to actually cook the patty. Instead, I prefer to buy one from an area restaurant. Here are three outstanding burgers to try this summer.
THE NEWCOMER:
NFA Burger
Owner Billy Kramer has perfected the art of the thin, juicy patty with a slightly crispy exterior. After running a successful pop-up, Kramer opened NFA Burger in a Chevron gas station near Dunwoody Village in December. The menu is limited. Choose up to four patties, and your burger comes stacked with cheese, mustard, pickles and the signature sweet-spiced, mayonnaise based “sassy” sauce.
NFA Burger
5465 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody 30338
404.666.2874
nfaburger.com
THE NEW YORK TRANSPLANT:
Shake Shack
The popular New York-based chain Shake Shack deservedly earned its hours-long lines at its original Madison Square Park location. Found in the Shops Buckhead Atlanta, where the lines are much shorter, Shake Shack has the complete package: delicious burger options (the Smoke- Shack, with smoked bacon, cherry peppers and secret sauce is a standout), perfectly fluffy crinkle cut fries and intensely creamy milkshakes.
Shake Shack
3035 Peachtree Road N.E.
Atlanta 30305
470.809.9201
shakeshack.com
THE CLASSIC:
Bones
Bones is the oldest steakhouse in Atlanta, but it’s also the place to go if you want a lunchtime burger washed down with a strong martini. The burger is thick, topped with cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato and onions, and served with a side of onion rings.
Bones
3130 Piedmont Road N.E.
Atlanta 30305
404.237.2663
bonesrestaurant.com
