Burger Up

Burger Up Restaurant Review:

Locally sourced materials crafted the interior at Burger Up. The wood used for the back wall and communal tables came from Brent Coursey’s Woodstock Vintage Lumber; tables and stools were made by the restaurant's co-founder, Mike Pontes. Nashville’s burger renaissance got its jump start from Burger Up, and the place still packs in the crowds for its creations made with local beef. Take the Woodstock, for instance, which comes draped in all-Tennessee toppings such as Benton's bacon, Sweetwater white cheddar and Jack Daniel's maple ketchup, as well as the pimento cheese-topped burger with Benton’s bacon on a jalapeño bun. But plenty of healthier alternatives round out the menu, including a turkey burger with avocado, a bison burger, and vegetarian versions involving quinoa and black beans. The chopped kale salad is a neighborhood favorite with its cherries, pecorino and citrus vinaigrette. For dessert, it’s nearly impossible to resist the Krispy Kreme donut pudding with Grand Marnier crème anglaise. Beers and cocktails change seasonally, and the wine list ranges widely and offers most choices by the glass. Prepare for a high noise level as the place fills with hungry diners; to avoid the din, try going early.