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Crunchy Burger from The Fix

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

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

The recently renovated space formerly occupied by the departure of the original Mezcal to their new larger restaurant lends itself well to Niche Hospitality Groups latest venture. The Fix is a welcome addition to Shrewsbury Street offering higher end burgers, cocktails and shakes.

After reviewing the menu I opted for a fairly traditional burger called “The Crunchy” which was their house hamburger mix topped with fried prosciutto, a Parmesan crisp, potato chips and garlic mayo, mustard and pickles on a sesame roll. For good measure (and to add a little health to this burger) I opted to add avocado. The burger was a well prepared perfectly cooked top quality hamburger. The Parmesan crisp was the highlight of the burger served like a slice of cheese this baked crunchy Parmesan crisp was a guilty pleasure similar to when you make a grilled cheese and eat the cheese that has crisped up in the bottom of the frying pan. The crispy prosciutto and avocado also added to make this a great burger.

The one area that I think could use a little improvement would be the fries. The fries I had as well as the other varieties I sampled all seemed like they could have benefitted from a little more seasoning and being a little crispier. Overall The Fix is a great choice if you are looking for a gourmet burger. The staff was friendly and helpful and the burgers were worth the trip.

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Swordfish Hibachi

Having always thought of Sakura Tokyo as a treat growing up, I’ve been hesitant in accepting other Japanese teppanyaki style restaurants as possible replacements. What intrigued me the most about Hirosaki Prime on Grafton Street was it’s a combination hibachi and “steak lounge.” The environment isn’t what you’d expect having just parked at a small strip mall; it’s interior is trendy, great lighting, with a cordially inviting atmosphere lingering in the air.

It’s difficult to go wrong with hibachi cooking, but as the chef is preparing multiple meals for multiple people on the same cook surface it can be difficult to achieve diverse flavors among those eating. While it’s common to indulge in the steak or chicken hibachi dinners as your option, the swordfish stood out on the menu. Prepared in a shining flambé with grilled vegetables and rice, the teriyaki glaze provided a nice flavor in contrast to the chunks of swordfish. The sticky rice and sesame seed flavoring added a dynamic texture to the swordfish and shrimp.

While my dish met my expectations without fail, I am greatly looking forward to return to test the chef’s steak preparations. -LV