Whereas Burger Brats had nothing to indicate it was Burger Week, aside from some copies of The Grid on a table, the event was front and centre at the Grindhouse Burger Bar.  Not only was it mentioned on the chalkboard outside, but there was a prominent sticker right when you walked in.  Before I even had time to sit down, the server asked me if I wanted the special.  Don’t mind if I do…

The Vacas Locas burger was topped with sour cream, chili, kidney beans, hot peppers and guacamole.  The kidney-bean chili jumped out at me from the first bite, with the sour cream and guac adding a cool creaminess to balance out the kick from the hot peppers.  The burger itself was nice and thick, well-cooked but with still a little pink in the centre.  Paired with a nice Muskoka wheat beer, it brought a little slice of summer to this less-than-balmy day.  I give it a “Yeehaw!” and a “Ride ‘em Cowboy!”

Location: 365 King St. W

Prep Time: 10 minutes

In-and-Out Time: 20 minutes (I only had one beer!)