2 weeks Ago By Morag Bootland
It may not sound quite so cool, and it definitely isn’t as intimidating in my gentle Scottish brogue as it was when uttered by the inimitable Samuel L Jackson in 30 years ago (how can that be?!?), but it is none-the-less true. The Big Matt burger has arrived in Edinburgh and is available at Hawksmoor on West Register Street for a limited time only. The burger is a cheeky tribute to an old favourite from a very popular fast food outlet, but is named after Hawksmoor’s group exec.
chef Matt Brown. Like Samuel, I’m a sucker for a great burger so when I was asked to pop along and try it out I was happy to fast for the morning in anticipation of this feast. We kicked off proceedings with some impressive cocktails, chosen with a little help from restaurant manager and all round good guy Thiago.
My Back Burner was perfectly piquant with a delicious smokiness provided by the La Taversia Mezcal. The burgers arrived, crowned with a shiny, sesame studded brioche cap. Two juicy dry-aged beef patties, with a deliciously chargrilled flavour, sandwiched with double American cheese, a special sauce, shredded lettuce, onions and home-made pickles.
Tasty indeed! We wasted no time in tucking in and getting messy. On the side, perfectly seasoned and crispy beef dripping fries and a malty and deliciously decadent cornflake milkshake. Unlike, it’s fast food counterpart, the milkshake was light and easily sooked up a straw.
Squeezing in a pud was only made possible by the aforementioned fasting, and we enjoyed a wee plate of salted caramel rolos (heaven for the sweet tooth) and a lemon tart. The pastry was buttery and crisp and the tart filling sharp, yet sweet. The accompanying crème fraiche ice cream providing a creamy foil for the hit of citrus.
If you’re in the market for a quality burger at a very reasonable price you’d struggle to find better in the capital. The Big Matt burger is available for lunch between 12-3pm at Hawksmoor Edinburgh. You can enjoy a burger, fries and a cornflake milkshake for just £21.
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