EatBeat: Allen Susser’s Burger Bar in Palm Beach Gardens a Prototype for Chain

Celeb chef and original Mango Gang member Allen Susser has opened a second Burger Bar in Palm Beach Gardens along with restaurant Realtor Tom Prakas and developers George and Lee Heaton. The original is in the Fort Lauderdale Airport, a small version of the new one.

The group plans to open several based on the new prototype where the chef’s staff is serving up a gourmet version of a burger conceived by Susser, an acclaimed Miami chef and James Beard Award winner.

A full bar sets this apart from other burger joints, along with an interior of blacks and lipstick reds, designed by Sterling Kenan, who also designed Palm Beach’s Buccan.

Along with the handformed burgers made from a blend of shortrib, brisket and chuck cuts, Susser will have a number of signature items on the menu, including griddled pecan broccoli, a Vidalia onion tower with secret sauce, and more.

The novelty special here is the $25 Gold Leaf Burger – a specialty burger topped with edible 23 carat gold. Proceeds from the Gold Leaf Burger will go to local and national charities.

NOT JUST BEEF

Buffalo, tuna, turkey and a vegetarian burger also are on the menu; with special touches like housemade Mango Ketchup, potato stix, and the hand-cut fries on the sides menu.

Other Burger Bars are planned; the next one up will be in the Vero Beach Resort and Spa, scheduled for a spring 2012 opening.

Burger Bar by Chef Allen

4650 Donald Ross Rd., (Donald Ross Village), Palm Beach Gardens

561-630-4545

Open daily, 11:30 a.m.

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