Yes, Stage Burger is opening this week
I dropped by yesterday to see the status of The Stage Burger Lounge, and they have people working non-stop to make it happen. Spiro and his crew were kind enough to take me around things in progress. First of all, we have an official menu (El Scorcho FTW):
The front windows, which weren’t even really used by Sabroso, will have bars all the way across with stools so passersby can watch condiments drop down your elbows.
The interior probably already looks vastly different than this when I saw it last night. They were installing the grill(s) when I was there, too.
When I was there, the logo on the wall was only partly finished.
Later last night, @StageBurger posted an update. In addition to this, the walls will be adorned with a bunch of old albums, among other things. Here they await their debut. (“Dad. what are those things on the wall?”)
Ahh, to be part of the crew working for Spiro.
And that’s not all.
The *Actual* Lounge
Underneath everything you’ve seen here is a massive expanse of a basement. Huge. I can’t post photos, but I’ve seen it and can tell you it has massive potential. Spiro said he is looking for a summer opening of that part of the place, making it another great place (among many) for a pre-Fillmore-show hang.
At any rate, there you have it. Excited about a good burger place like this. Anticipated opening is Thursday evening, and I’ll tweet any updates (@ThayerAvenue) as they come in.
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Awesome. This place is basically going to print money. Ditto for whoever opens a solid bar on this block.
Yup. Kao Thai has gotten some good press, and DaMarco is still one of my favorite places for classic Italian. The bar at Ray’s is great, but it’s a bit more upscale for a quick pre-show nosh. There will be a line here, that’s for sure.
Sweeeet, that all looks soooo cool. I’ll be there opening night!
First 50 people who arrive at the grand opening starting at 5:00 PM today get a free burger!
Who decapitated the misshapen guitarist?
I ate there the other day. The steak and cheese was very good. The chipotle-cilantro sauce is yummy. The staff seemed tremendously jaded and/or unhappy. (Already?)