Umami Burger – 2.21.10 – I Concede. Umami Wins.

I’ll admit – the first time I went to Umami, I played it off like it was nothing special because I didn’t want to give into the hype of the place.

“How’s Umami Burger?”
*shrug*
“It’s okay.”

But after today, I cannot deny that Umami Burger makes a damn good burger. Behold, the Spanish burger:

(*cue the angels and harps*)

It may not look like anything special but this juicy lamb patty smeared with saffron aioli and some kind of purple sauce, topped with roasted bell peppers and baby arugula and sandwiched between two fluffy white buns is an explosion of flavor.

The patty wasn’t dry at all, which is a feat considering it was made of lamb. There was some sweet and spicy action going on with the bell peppers and the peppery arugula. And finally, that purple sauce? I have no idea what it is but I’m thinking that’s Umami’s secret ingredient (because I can’t figure what else is making this burger so addicting!).

8 hours later and I’m still craving this baby. So good.

 

Umami Burger
4655 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027

EVENT: Sidewalk Party at Mozza2Go – 2.6.10, 12:30PM

Are you or one of your friends a member of Blackboard Eats?
Do you have a 30% off discount code for Mozza2Go?
Do you realize that code expires on Feb. 6th?

Thus, SIDEWALK PARTY! (We can’t eat in Mozza – thus the 2Go part – but we can party it up outside with our pizzas!)

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 6th outside Mozza2Go. Sitting around on the sidewalk, chatting with friends, chomping down on some damn good pizza…can you think of anything better?

IMPORTANT NOTES:
- PLEASE ORDER BY PHONE BEFORE YOU SHOW UP. That way, you’re not waiting around for an hour for food.
- If you would like to attend but don’t have a code, please comment below - I’ll do my best to find you a code to share.
- Try to carpool. Knowing that area, parking will be a pain.
- It’s scheduled to rain on Saturday – Remember to bring an umbrella! (I’ll be there, rain or shine!)

See you all there!

(Btw, if you have a Blackboard Eats code you’re not using and would like to donate it to our party, please comment!)

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UPDATE: So I received a message from someone from Blackboard Eats encouraging us to go to Mozza2Go but to eat elsewhere out of respect for Mozza’s neighbors (which I understand). Thus, does anyone have any suggestions on where to take this delicious food to eat?