The Industry Social House is serving up a Novemburger that doesn't quite live up to its potential.
The hefty homemade beef patty is incredibly flavourful. On its own it’s a contender for tastiest patty.
A saucy mix of roasted bell peppers, blue cheese and ricotta add a creamy-tangy flare that will appeal to anyone who likes blue cheese. The blue cheese is nicely balanced, present but not overwhelming.
It’s topped with sweet candied bacon that makes delicious treat, and a pear and cabbage slaw that cuts through all the richness.
All that sits on a puff pastry “bun” that is easily the most novel bread option among the many Novemburgers on offer this year.
But all those very tasty parts don’t quite hold together.
First of all, this burger literally falls apart. You may need a knife and fork. The puff pastry is fun, but it doesn’t have the structural integrity it needs to support everything inside.
And the flavours, while all very good, just don’t quite mesh.
This burger is okay, but it could have been great on a regular bun with regular bacon.
Served with basket of crispy golden fries. This burger will set you back $24 before tax and tip.
$2 for every Novemburger sold this month goes to the local United Way.
The Industry Social House is located at 782 Macdonell Street.
★★☆☆
Two stars (out of four)
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