Clark Burger – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com The Best of Baltimore Since 1907 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:05:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Clark Burger – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com 32 32 ​Open & Shut: Monument City Brewing; Charm Kitty; Clark Burger https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/fooddrink/open-shut-monument-city-brewing-charm-kitty-clark-burger/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:25:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?p=29762 Cheeseburger in Paradise https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/fooddrink/shake-shack-and-clark-burger-vie-for-meat-market/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:30:00 +0000 http://server2.local/BIT-SPRING/baltimoremagazine.com/html/?post_type=article&p=6607

If 2014 was the year of ramen in Baltimore, could 2015 be the year of the fast-casual burger? How else to explain why hundreds of burgerheads waited in line for hours in subfreezing temperatures in February for patty meat served between buns?

Shake Shack is a regional chain based in NYC, where it has been hugely popular from its days as a hot-dog cart. The Baltimore location is a big, bright space, focusing on using top-notch ingredients to produce exemplary specimens of the burger-fries-shake triumvirate. Their burger style involves thinner 4-ounce patties (available in single and double) cooked on a steel flat-top, and served on a buttered and toasted bun. The ground beef (a proprietary blend of cuts, rumored to include sirloin, brisket, and short rib) is notable for its ability to yield an incredibly juicy sandwich, with deep beefy flavor.

Crinkle-cut fries ($2.95), fashioned from Yukon Gold potatoes, are ultra-crisp to withstand even extended periods in a to-go bag. And frozen dairy offerings include frozen floats ($5.25) and “concretes” ($4.50/single), along with the namesake shakes ($5.25). Shakes are deftly spun—rich, thick—and available in rotating specialty flavors, as well as the usual flavors. Additionally, there’s wine and beer on tap.

Further north on I-83, another new burger joint features a truly unique twist. Clark Burger is an independent operation next to the Senator Theatre specializing in burgers ($6.20), but also in Canada’s signature poutine—fries with cheese curds and gravy. The patties here are flat-topped, but slightly larger and have a more compact texture than the burgers at Shake Shack. The flavor is also milder, which makes for a perfect canvas to paint with Clark Burger’s array of toppings.

Nice touches include a toasted bun slathered with sauces on both sides and toppings being added underneath the patty for a more direct taste-bud interaction. The fries ($2.95) are superb—skin-on and hand-cut, fried to a satisfying crunch. They are designed to be the ideal vehicle for toppings, including classic poutine ($6.20).

Milkshakes ($5.25) are available in vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate and are creamy, thick, and sweet. Although there are several tables in the dining area, the bar dominates, with a full selection of adult beverages on offer. Whether that is a trump card in the burger game is anyone’s guess, but we’ve never met a vanilla milkshake that didn’t benefit from a shot of Kahlua.

Shake Shack, 400 E. Pratt St., 443-973-3630. Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Prices: burgers $4.19-9.49; fries: $2.95-3.95. Clark Burger, 5906 York Rd., 410-323-2356. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 12-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 12-11 p.m. Prices: burgers: $6.20-11.20; fries: $2.95-7.90.

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]]> ​Open & Shut: Alma Cocina Latina and Nalley Fresh Coming Soon; Chazz and Talara Close https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/fooddrink/open-shut-alma-cocina-latina-and-nalley-fresh-coming-soon-chazz-and-talara-close/ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?p=66776 Continued]]> For every restaurant that closes, another one opens. Here’s the recent restaurant buzz that you need to know.

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Nalley Fresh: This popular build-your-own lunch bar has locations all over town, and the newest one will soon be stationed in the historic Canton Can Company. With options like wraps, salads, and bowls that can be piled high with your choice of organic proteins, fruits, and veggies, this spot is great for grazers. 2400 Boston St.

Alma Cocina Latina: This new Venezuelan restaurant from local restaurateur Irena Stein will soon be opening in the Canton Can Company, as well. The concept of this trendy eatery will center on a partially open kitchen serving up small plates of arepas, ceviches, stews, salads, and other regional specialties. The 90-seat space will also feature a community bar with a menu full of Central and South American-inspired cocktails. This spot is slated for a spring opening. 2400 Boston St.

Arômes: This quaint BYOB restaurant, featuring sophisticated French cuisine, is slated to open in Hampden on Feb. 1. Chef Steve Monnier has an extensive culinary repertoire that includes experience from Paris to Southern California. Now, he’s bringing his vision for farm-to-table dishes with French influences to Baltimore. Offerings on the upscale menu will include roasted turnips with vanilla oil, shrimp Chicarrone with Old Bay mayo and cauliflower risotto, and grilled hanger steak with coffee rub and celery and sorrel jus. 3520 Chesnut Ave., 410-235-0035.

Clark Burger: Step aside popcorn—this recently opened eatery is mixing things up when it comes to movie-theater snacks. Conveniently adjoined with The Senator Theatre, moviegoers can now chow down on burgers and fries purchased at Clark Burger while watching the drama unfold on the silver screen. Owner (and native Canadian) James Clark highlights unique burgers on the menu, while also featuring poutine—a traditional Canadian dish topping French fries with gravy and cheese curds. The new eatery also features a full bar with cocktails, beer, and wine that can be carried inside the cozy theater. 5906 York Road, 410-323-2356.

SHUT:

Chazz: A Bronx Original: It was announced last week that this popular Harbor East space has closed as one of the restaurant’s vendors filed a lawsuit seeking judgement over unpaid bills. Chazz will be missed, but at least we know that we can always head to Little Italy to satisfy similar cravings from its sister restaurant, Aldo’s.

Craig’s: Undergraduate students all over town are taking to Twitter to mourn the loss of this popular college dive-bar on York Road. It’s been under the watchful eye of police officers and public safety officials for a while now, but after a unanimous vote at a Baltimore City Liquor Board hearing last week, Craig’s has closed for good. Testimony from police officers, community members, and Loyola University public safety officials revealed that the bar had been caught serving alcohol to minors on multiple occasions and served as the source of many alcohol-related incidents on Loyola’s campus last year. There’s no word yet on what will become of the space or whether or not the owners will appeal the liquor board’s decision. Sorry Greyhounds.

Talara: This Harbor East Latin restaurant will serve its final meals on Feb. 7. Talara’s closing follows the shuttering of Chazz last week. No word yet on what will take Talara’s space at 615 President Street.

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