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SMASHBURGER
RESTAURANT COMES TO GLENDALE
Pat McMahon performed the ceremonial first smash
at new Smashburger
5870 W. Thunderbird Road Ave., Suite A4 Glendale Arizona
By Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
The "smash" as done by Pat McMahon. Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale
Daily Planet
A VIP night was Monday, December 20th at 5:30 p.m. Pat McMahon performed the ceremonial first smash with Vice Mayor Steve Frate from the City of Glendale was in attendance along with local community members enjoying a preview of the new restaurant and the burgerlisious culinary offerings.
Go check out YOUR Smashburger at 5870
W. Thunderbird Road Ave., Suite A4
Serious burger fans of Glendale
take note. There is a new
restaurant that offers one of America's most popular entrees, the hamburger.
The new 2,100 square foot Glendale location is located at 5870 W.
Thunderbird Road Ave., Suite A4. Monday
evening the new restaurant held a VIP night for friends and family and to
give the new crew a chance for a run though before opening day on Tuesday,
December 21. You probably may
already about Smashburger. If
you follow the various burger hunts, Smashburger gets pretty high marks by
reviewers. Glendale joins
Avondale, Phoenix and Tempe, cities that currently have a Smashburger
Restaurant. The search for the perfect burger may hopefully never end, as
it can be an enjoyable journey. A
half-pound mushroom and Swiss burger, is $6.99, Smashfries are $1.99.
"The
Franchisee of the Year Award identifies the franchise group that exemplifies
excellence in all areas.
Franchisee of the Year Award winners demonstrate a drive for success,
passion for the brand, extraordinary customer service and attention to
detail. This year’s recipient is Sun West Burger’s Dave Doty, Chuck
Riske, Robin Yoshimura and Kurt Riske of Phoenix. Sun West operates
four Phoenix-area stores."
from:
http://www.smashburger.com/blog/2010/12/smashburger-presents-awards-to-franchisees-for-achievement-commitment-and-excellence/,
December 22, 2010, 3:32 p.m.
Smashfries have received positive
reviews also. Olive oil,
garlic, rosemary and other herbs give these fries something a little extra.
"Smashburger combines the qualities of fast food with the
quality aspects of an upscale burger or better burger" Dave Doty
commented when asked the about the Smashburger, burger.
Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday. During the holiday season, the restaurant will be closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Glendale Vice Mayor, Steve Frate,
commented what he thought about two new businesses opening in the Safeway
Plaza. "I'm pleased to see
new business open which give me hope that the economy is being to turn
around. I am really proud
Smashburger choose Glendale, Sahuaro District, which I represent, for a
location." Just across
from new the Smashburger, there is a Dunkin Dounuts about to open.
A bit about Smashburger
SunWest Burgers is the Franchisee of Smashburger for Maricopa County. They are a Founding Club franchisee member and part owner in the overall company developing the
Smashburger brand.
SunWest Burgers principals--David Doty, Chuck Riske and Robin Yoshimura—collectively bring over 40 years of restaurant industry experience to
smashburger. Last year, they signed a 30-unit development agreement with
Smashburger to develop units in Maricopa County over the next seven years. They state "Our goal at
Smashburger is to become every city’s favorite Burger place."
Named for the cooking method, Smashburgers are either a one-third or half-pound ball of 100-percent fresh—not frozen—certified Angus beef smashed on a flat grill to sear in superior juicy flavor.
To further the “better burger” experience, Smashburgers are served on a toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of real cheeses, the freshest produce, and distinctive toppings including haystack onions, guacamole or even a fried egg.
Smashburger is known for its savory burgers, but the restaurant also serves up delicious
Smashchicken sandwiches, Smashdogs, and Smashsalads, with sides like veggie fries and rosemary and garlic–seasoned
Smashfries.
Burger lovers can pair their meals with Häagen-Dazs shakes, root beer floats, beer and wine.
Smashburger’s menu features a special Arizona Smashburger made with Arizona residents in mind.
The Arizona Smashburger starts with a one-third or half-pound 100-percent certified Angus beef burger topped with habanero cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo and fresh jalapenos on a chipotle bun.
The menu also features the Arizona Devil Dog, the Arizona Cobb Salad -made with diced chicken breast, bacon, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, red onions, crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, with spicy chipotle sauce and topped with guacamole and fresh jalapenos—and a Cactus Vanilla Shake made with Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
Tom Ryan, formally of Pizza Hut
and McDonalds, developed the Smashburger process.
A Smashburgers is made with top quality Angus beef (never frozen), a
squirt of butter while on the grill, then the patty is covered with wax
paper and then it is "smashed" or pressed to sear in the flavor
for a count of ten. This is
done at high temperatures to sear the meat.
"Fresh, never frozen 100% certified Angus beef smashed, seared
and seasoned on the grill."
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(460) Jake
Johnson with two of the "smashers".
Burgers come in two sizes, 1/2 and 1/3 pound. Photo by Bette Sharpe
Glendale Daily Planet
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Yes, that is Pat McMahon at the
grill for the special VIP night.
Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(3031)The "smash" as done by Pat McMahon. Photo by Ed Sharpe
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(3051) Mr. McMahon finishes the
burger under the careful eye of Scot Fowler, Restaurant
Manager. Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(3057) A new Smashburger opens in
Glendale at 5870 W. Thunderbird Road on the
northeast corner of the Safeway Plaza.
Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Now that the official ribbon
cutting completed, the restaurant is officially
open for business.
Photo by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
(3077) Chuck
Riske, Scot Fowler, Restaurant Manager Glendale location, and Dave Doty,
CEO/Owner Sunwest Restaurant Concepts, Inc.
Chuck Riske, Dave Doty and Robin Yoshimura are the principals in
Sunwest Restaurant Concepts. Mr. Yoshimura is in Hawaii and is not in the photograph.
Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Duffy and Pat McMahon (Gerald
from the Wallace and Ladmo Show, 1954-1989), Dave Doty, CEO/Owner Sunwest
Concepts, Inc. and Kurt Riske Brand Manager -Smashburger, Public
Relations/Training Coordinator at the VIP party Monday, December 20, 2010.
Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
(468) Pat McMahon and Glendale
Vice Mayor Frate attended the VIP party Monday
evening at Glendale's very own Smashburger.
Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
(493) Dave Doty and Pat McMahon
discussing the art of smashing burgers! Photo by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily
Planet
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(508) Gerald up to his old
tricks? Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(515) Maybe Gerald (Pat Mahon)
really wanted to share his personally prepared
Smashburger with someone special. Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(516) Duffy accepts! Photo by Ed
Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(518)
Love and a good burger! Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(524) A Smashburger big
enough for two! Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(449) Some of the smash crew at
Monday's VIP party, Jeanne Poyner, Brittany Blasko, Natashia Bennette, Geoff
Schumman, and Taryn Sloekers. Photo by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(563) Jeanne Poyner is all smiles
as she takes the much anticipated food to the
hungry customers. Smashburger
also has Smashsalads on the menu. Photo by Ed
Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(577) Eric and
Amy Schroff from Surprise, Arizona - Photo by
Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(550) The
Vercellino's (left to right) Jessica,
Taylor, Mike
and Zachary
J. Walters Construction. Co., LLC
General
Contractor
Glendale
residents
Photo
by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(629) Smashburger's first
customer on Tuesday, December 21 is Sara Cortez
from Glendale OBGYN.
Sara says - "A
great hamburger place." Photo by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
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(575) Photo by Ed Sharpe
Glendale Daily Planet
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