Ordering a smoked cheeseburger doesn’t guarantee a good time. A standard Angus patty can easily become a good drink coaster inside a smoker if you don’t take proper care. But Brandon Hurtado’s team can guarantee a good time. The brisket-blend patty arrives glistening like a just-finished oil painting. It is topped with a pristine green leaf of butter lettuce, thick slices of tomato and onion, and three crinklecut pickles. The finishing touch of true aioli isn’t just for show. Here, the creamy, umami-rich combination just plain sings.
