I was invited to the restaurant launch of Joe Burger, A gourmet burger venue with a very unique dining experience. It seems lately that burgers are back in fashion after being primarily associated with fast food venues and i’ve noticed a surge in numbers of the gourmet burger restaurants. I think it’s a good thing.

On walking in the doors of the prelaunch opening party you get a huge slap of attitude from the venue. Its a restaurant with personality and designed to be an experience, something i find sadly lacking with many restaurants now days. For example: the menu’s are encased old hard back 1970’s comic books with hard backs and the cutlery is brought out in a shiny old tin can. The choice of food is most interesting – i had an avacado and salsa burger, which tasted incredible. The deserts were impressive too, i couldn’t decide so ended up having two 🙂

I think it’s fair to say that the entrepreneurial spirit of a little creativity conquers the standard american franchises… which only offer the same old same. Best of luck with the business Joe, thanks for the lovely evening and i hope it all works out for you. Joe Burger opens its doors to the public this weekend in Ranelagh, Dublin 6.