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Mushroom Burger from The Fix

Mushroom Burger from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Mushroom Burger from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

The Fix Burger Bar is the eighth concept for Mike Covino and the Niche Hospitality Group. And once again they did not let us down. As with all of Niche’s restaurants, nothing is ordinary and usual. The Fix follows suite. From the “adult milk shake” menu, to the appetizers and of course the burgers, be prepared for extraordinary. For those of you who are familiar with the original Mezcal location at 166 Shrewsbury St., you will notice the layout has not changed. New decor of course, but they maintained that “cozy/tucked in” feeling the original Mezcal was famous for.

Our party was seated promptly in the upper level and our server was friendly, attentive and accommodating to our unusually sized party of 15 foodies.

I began my adventure with a cocktail from the milkshake menu and chose the vanilla milkshake spiked with cognac. Um, can you say amazing? The first taste is a rich French vanilla flavor snowballing into a smooth buttery after taste of cognac and bitters. I would like to shake the hand of the creator of this beverage. A must try! For an appetizer I chose the chicken wings. Prepared with a rub of sweet, tangy BBQ herbs that leave a slight hint of spice that was just enough without being overwhelming. The wings were excellent! And finally the main course….the burger. With eight specialty burgers to choose from and all sounded great, I needed the help of my server who steered me toward the Mushroom Burger. A perfectly cooked beef patty served on a brioche roll, topped with sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, arugula, provolone cheese and a fantastic truffle mayo, this was no ordinary burger. The first thing to stand out was the quality of the beef. It was loaded with juicy flavor but was not saturated with fat. I didn’t have a handful of grease after every bite. The toppings were fresh and of perfect amounts. Nothing worse than biting into a burger and having everything fall out of the back end. Not this burger. Clearly time had gone into matching great ingredients with high quality beef, proper portions and design. Did I mention it was cooked perfectly? The Mushroom Burger is a home run.

The menu offers other items beyond burgers, and even accommodates vegetarians. The specialty drinks and milk shakes are made to order using fresh ingredients, and believe me, you can taste the difference. So keep that in mind when ordering drinks, your shake may take a few minutes but it will be well worth it.

Niche Hospitality has done it again, taking an American classic food and adding a flare that is sure to please. The Fix Burger Bar is a hit and a great addition to the Worcester food scene.

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The Big Fix Hamburger Salad

The Big Fix Hamburger Salad from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

The Big Fix Hamburger Salad from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

This month our Foodies group ventured to Niche Hospitality’s newest creation, The Fix Burger Bar on Shrewsbury Street, located in the old Mezcal space. We met up with our group in the lounge area and started the evening with a libation. Just a note, as with all Niche Hospitality restaurants, the cocktail menu at The Fix is as well thought out as the food menu with an awesome variety of craft cocktails, beer, wine and spirits. And while I didn’t try one on this occasion, they have a great selection of hand-crafted milkshakes and soda fountain classics. I enjoyed a Jefferson’s Bourbon with my good friend before heading up to our table.

The decor at The Fix is as important as the food and drink menu. The rich, dark wood, combined with the deep brown leathers and burnt orange walls create a casual yet upscale feel that sets the stage for your entire dining experience.

Seated upstairs in the semi-private dining area our group quickly got down to business ordering some appetizers and drinks. My dining partner and I chose the chicken wings that were prepared with a tasty dry herb BBQ rub and served with a tangy ranch dressing. The wings were steaming hot and crispy the dry rub had a very enjoyable jerk-, chili-, BBQ-type seasoning that was so good I can’t wait to go back for more. Fortunately I was able to steal a wing from the table behind us so I got more than my fill of these awesome wings. We also tasted the House Fried Potato Chip Nachos with Short Rib and the Pork Belly appetizers – both of which were outstanding.

After looking at a lot of great options for my main course, I chose the The Big Fix Hamburger Salad. A salad at a burger joint? Yes, and I am glad I did as this meal was one to remember. A huge classic burger, grilled perfectly, sat on top of an iceberg lettuce wheel and was finished with cheddar cheese, cherry tomato, red onion, diced house pickle and soft Brioche roll croutons. The burger was cooked perfectly, grilled on the outside and medium rare inside. The meat was described on the menu as a custom blend and certainly had a unique, hand-crafted feel and taste. It was well seasoned, but not overly seasoned and was the centerpiece of a truly enjoyable salad.

Overall, The Fix was outstanding and a spot I can see myself enjoying many more great meals.