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Ahi Burger from The Fix

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

The Fix Burger Bar was the June stop for Foodies; just happen to be my birthday as well so I was looking forward to a fun filled evening with great friends. If you had been at the original Mezcal then you would recognize the layout, yet the décor was changed. The overall atmosphere was low key and inviting.

I do not eat red meat but assumed they would be sure to have a veggie burger or perhaps even a fish burger. Not sure if I have mentioned before but I do not look at a menu before I go to a new restaurant, I love the element of surprise. To my delight, they offered both a veggie and fish, along with some non-meat meals as well.

I ordered the sangria to start – oh wait, we are talking about food. Okay, we ordered the Blue Cheese Polenta Tater Tots to start and share, they were delicious. Coated perfectly, the childhood memory of a tater tot was brought to an adult level, sophisticated with a twist. They were accompanied by a duo of delicious dipping sauces. One very spicy the other, blue cheese was for me the perfect sauce for dipping.

The Chef was so gracious to send out many of the appetizers they have to offer for us to all sample and share. I have to say the Chicken Wings were amazing! I do not really care for wings but the flavor/rub on these and the crispiness was just perfection.

For my meal I ordered the “Non-Burger” The Ahi – Seared tuna, spicy kimchi (had them hold), sesame chips, Sriracha aioli, sweet soy, sesame roll, side of the veggie fries. I have to say, I loved this non-burger, burger. The fish was cooked perfectly, seared just enough but not too raw. The flavors were robust and not too spicy, just a delicious mix of flavor and texture. The veggie fries were very good, lightly battered and tasty, very different. Our server was a great sport with how loud and large our group was. She was very attentive and welcoming. Kudos to her, and the Chef of course.

I will certainly go back to The Fix, loved the food, the adult milk shakes sounded amazing for a dessert drink but I was super full. In addition, let’s be honest, I need more chicken wings! You thought I was going to say sangria, didn’t you?

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

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The Fix’s Veggie Burger

The Fix's Veggie Burger

The Fix's Veggie Burger

Niche has done it again with their newest restaurant The Fix. A burger joint that specializes in unique libations and intriguing burgers like the crunchy burger and ahi tuna burger. Once the original Mezcal on Shrewsbury Street, the restaurant has undergone a moderate face lift with a more casual appearance and comfortable decor.

I had been to The Fix four times prior to our Foodies outing! Each time choosing something new off the menu. I was never disappointed!

Tonight…with my fellow foodies, I decided to go out on a limb and stray from their perfectly crafted beef burgers and order the veggie burger. While waiting for my meal to arrive, the Foodies were greeted by the chef who proceeded to send out various appetizers including wings, pork belly, and short rib nachos…all absolutely delicious. Our server was attentive and the manager checked in on us numerous times throughout the evening to make sure we were satisfied.

When my burger arrived it looked delicious! I decided on the onion rings as my side of choice and they came hot with a light, crispy batter full of flavor! I sliced my burger in half to get a good view of what I was about to eat….the burger itself was made up of chickpeas and other beans mashed together with various seeds and spices. The sesame bun was lightly toasted with a layer of mayonnaise complete with lettuce, tomato, and sunflower seeds. I was eager to take my first bite, however, when I did, I was disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, you’re probably already thinking how crazy I was to begin with ordering a veggies burger when the beef options are the restaurant’s true specialty…but I wanted to try something a little different. It’s also important to note that I am a huge fan of veggie burgers and have a few of my own recipes that I make at least 2-3 times a month. While my homemade veggie burgers contain visible veggies and beans, this one was monotone in color and was not able to keep it’s form once a bite was taken. I ended up taking it off the bun and eating it with a fork.

All in all, I would recommend The Fix without hesitation! Speaking from experience, the Pork Belly Burger (yes…pork belly ON TOP of a burger) and Crunchy Burger complete with homemade chips and crispy prosciutto…are simply to die for. My one recommendation…skip your vegetables and go for the red meat!