decadence: May 23, 2011

Rawr. I love being a glutton!

Alright, I have fallen off the path of righteousness and right into the lap of burgers, fries and chili cheese dogs... oops.

The other day I went to Five Guys (for the first time ever, actually) and got a cheese dog.. and instantly felt my arteries clogging... and I sort of liked it. eep!!

You would think that with Memorial Day just a few days away.. and my trip to sunny, beachy California creeping up, I'd be more self conscious about eating healthy so I can get my bikini bod ready....

Well I have two words for you: one-piece. (is that really one word?)

Anyway, as I think back to what started this mess.. I realize it started with Carnival. I distinctly remember telling myself that I'd pig out for Carnival (I mean... it's Carnival) and that i'd get right back to exercising and healthy eating.... that lasted.. for about.. eh.. 5 days (pretty good huh?)

And then I was reminded- I forgot to write about Brgr Bar!!! How silly of me!!!

Brgr Bar is a new burger place (part of the new Big Burrito Chain?- oh god here I go again) where their unique location, and even more unique burgers caught our eyes! (Eric and I that is)

Located on Penn Circle, near Vanilla Cupcakes, upon entering, we admired the decor and especially the 'outdoor' seating area. Able to pull up one of their 'walls' to create an outdoor atomosphere, we were able to enjoy our burgers during the (semi) sunny Carnival weather! Oh, and they also had an upstairs outdoor area as well.

Looking at their menu, it seems pretty simple until you take a closer look. I.. was elated to say the least- two of my most FAVORITE THINGS IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD EVER was on their menu- foie gras and truffles... I loved this place already.

Not willing to shell out the extra $12 for the foie gras addition (boy do i regret that), I ended up getting the shrooms burger (which I do no regret) and a side of fries with the truffle cheese whiz. Eric was boring and got a regular burger.

Shroomz brgr

Fries with truffle cheese whiz

The shroomz burger was amazingly creative and the flavors were awesome. The brie really stood out while there were plentiful of mushrooms! Most definitely fattening and heartiful, I ate half the burger and couldn't even think about attacking the other half.

The fries were out of this world (mostly because of the truffle whiz). So anything with truffle oil is awesome in my book.. so having fries (priced the same as Five Guys fries, might I add) with truffle flavored cheese is the best invention.. ever. EVER.

What was even more pleasant was the price. Spending just a little more than what I would have at a Five Guys, I would say that Brgr bar was a great casual dining experience for us. With unique brgrs (and a seemingly cool bar) I can't wait to go back!

Great for a casual date, or a lunch with some friends, I would most definitely recommend Brgr Bar. I'm thinking it would be a little bit dark without the wall lifted up, so definitely try to visit on a nice sunny day (if that even exists in Pittsburgh)!

Thanks for ruining my diet plan brgr bar.. it was oh-so-worth-it.