I thought I knew everything about smash burgers until I stumbled into an unexpected setup in South Carolina. Charleston is famous for classic coastal cooking and traditional barbecue, but I went searching for something totally different. What I found inside a local brewery completely floored me.
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This is one of the best smash burgers I have devoured in Charleston, South Carolina. DT Fugazzi, located inside Revelry Brewing Company, is serving up a masterpiece. They are taking classic smash techniques and infusing them with bold Italian flavor. I was skeptical at first. One bite changed everything.
Look at that griddle sizzle.
It all starts on a red-hot flat top. They take their premium Angus beef patties and smash them down flat. Super thin. They press them hard to get those edges perfectly caramelized and ultra crispy. You get that incredible dark crust that locks in every drop of juice.
Then comes the cheese.
Instead of standard American cheese, they lay thick slices of real provolone right over the hot beef patties. It melts instantly. They cover the patties to trap the steam, creating a rich, gooey layer of cheesy perfection. They stack those double patties high and lift them off the flat top.
Look at the assembly.
They take a soft brioche bun, butter it up, and toast it on the griddle until it is golden brown. Then they spread a generous layer of their house-made pesto aioli onto the bottom bun. Next comes a layer of crisp pickles, shredded lettuce, and juicy salted fresh tomatoes. They stack the cheesy double patties right on top, sprinkle extra grated pecorino cheese over the beef, and crown it with the top bun.
There you have it. Pure burger art.
When you pick this burger up, you can immediately feel how juicy and heavy it is. The soft brioche gives way to the crunch of the fresh veggies, followed by that rich pesto aioli. Then the main event hits. The caramelized Angus beef combined with melted provolone and sharp pecorino creates a flavor profile unlike anything else.
Game-changer. Pure genius.
This smash burger has a delicious Italian flair to it, and I am all about it. DT Fugazzi is not just making another average brewery burger. They are elevating the game with fresh ingredients and insane flavor combinations that fit together seamlessly.
The result? Absolute perfection.
If you find yourself anywhere near Charleston, track down Revelry Brewing Company and get this burger immediately. It will completely ruin ordinary smash burgers for you forever.
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