Palm Beach welcomes Burgster
Despite the implications from its name, Burgster is the new kid on Palm Beach’s culinary block and serves up way more than just delicious brioche burgers.
The menu at Burgster proclaims its inspiration is derived from the streets of Williamsburg in New York City but a quick scan of the bill of fare suggests otherwise. A melting pot of flavours and cuisines from around the world, the nosh has been pulled from the owners’ collective memory bank from various travels abroad and is a reflection of the food that they personally like to eat. Order up a selection of small plates and enjoy a roving feast of kingfish ceviche, crispy chicken skins that are served with a kale, anchovy and parsley dressing and a fried egg, roasted bone marrow with a simple parsley and shallot salad or Moreton bay bug sliders, among the inviting options. For those who struggle to share their food (don’t worry, there’s no judgment here), there’s a mighty fine assortment of burgers that can be served on a brioche bun or nestled between two lettuce cups. For those who fancy a beverage or two with their meal, the drinks list is equally as considered as the fare and has been handpicked by the lads to showcase local wines and craft beers that are a little bit different to your usual swill. Without a single merlo in sight, the wines have been curated to encourage patrons to try something new, like the Jilly ‘White Wolf of Cumria’ Tempranillo Gewurztraminer, a kind of red/white hybrid.
The new digs is the work of siblings Rob Rivers, Rochelle Smith, Peter Smith and Jarome Smith and despite its modern setting, offers an old-fashioned approach to cooking and service. They cut their own chips from potatoes they personally scrub (because the dirty ones taste the best, apparently), pickle their own pickles and even make their own cola and lemonade. The produce is sourced as locally as possible and the meat is free-range and organic. Despite having only opened two weeks ago, Palm Beach locals have been quick to embrace the eatery. Slightly removed from the main thoroughfare, Burgster is definitely worth the detour. See our Stumble Guide for opening times.
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