YEE: Smashing Social @ Smashburger Copperfield

I really enjoyed this event. I’m already a fan of Smashburger, so I thought I knew what to expect, but to my surprise I was surprised. We got to sample a few different burgers, side items, drinks, and a milkshake.
I got to try about 4 different burgers, and I must admit that the original Smashburger is my favorite. I’m not a fan of the black bean burger, it’s just too much of a refrain bean taste for me. I was hyped to try it, but once I did I was like oh no! The chicken sandwich was pretty good, but it had to much buffalo sauce on it for. I’m not a big fan of saucy burgers.
I loved the sides! The sweet potato fries, rosemary fries, onion rings, fried peppers, and grilled veges were a hit with me. I love, love the Smash sauce it’s the bomb. I was a fiend for the sides.
I love the vanilla shakes, it was so good with the cookie topping. We also got to see, but not taste the chicken salad, but it looked so good. I’m sure it taste well.
All in all, it was a great event. The staff was excellent! I got to meet some new people, and have some #ConversationswithKee moments! Kudos! Such a great Unilocal Event!

They had me at burger tasting.
What a way to end another great year of Unilocal Elite! Farrah and the Smashburger team did a phenomenal job putting on this event. I loved that it was smaller and more intimate, and we actually got to learn about the establishment and the food. Sometimes I feel like I’m in pure «snack and network» mode, but I enjoyed getting into the meat (ha) of what makes Smashburger’s food unique and the history of the franchise. Additionally, I loved learning the ins and outs of each burger. You can’t go wrong with the Classic Smash (which very closely resembled the Texas burger if you ask me but the sauces are different). My personal favorite was the bbq bacon cheddar burger, which was savory, flavorful, and chewy, with a nice texture contrast from the crispy haystack onions. I was pleasantly surprised by the truffle mushroom burger (I don’t usually go for Swiss cheese, but it absolutely belonged here). The other chicken options and black bean burgers were simply not for me, but they were made with quality ingredients and real thought behind the palatte, which I appreciated. After being greeted with endless fried sides and complimentary drinks plus the burgers, I didn’t think I could handle anything else… until of course they brought out the Hagen Daaz milkshake samples. Oreo and salted caramel sent me straight to heaven. I was barely able to grab my beloved Unilocal chapstick and pins as I rolled myself back to the car.
I love Smashburger, and now that I know more about the background of the restaurant and what goes into their sandwiches, I’ll definitely be a forever fan.
At the risk of sounding redundant, thanks for a smashing final YEE, yall! :)

A tasting menu of burgers… what a delicious way to spend a Monday night! Smashburger and Farrah hosted a feast for a small group of Elite Unilocalers taking me to a new part of Houston I had never seen. Upon arrival, we were treated to cold, St. Arnold’s beers served in frosty mugs. As more Unilocalers arrived, the staff started bringing out baskets of fried goodies to snack on, my fave being the fried pickles. Also a close runner up were the fried jalapenos which, lucky for me, were not too hot. They had three different kinds of fries, the Smash fries with rosemary and garlic, spicy Cajun, and sweet potato. For those trying to be a little healthier, they also offered flash fried green beans and carrots.
Then the burgers. Starting off with the original, servers came around with quartered burgers to sample. We had a taste of BBQ, truffle mushroom, Texas regional, black bean and two chicken sandwiches. Personally, I would stick to the never frozen Angus burgers coming here. The black bean was a little too mushy for my taste.
A good meal always ends in something sweet, and the Haagen-​Daaz Oreo and salted caramel mini-​shakes did the trick without doing too much damage to the waistline.
This location is also the only one in Houston to have a drive-​thru (there’s only one other in Minneapolis in the whole country). So keep that in mind when you’re looking for a quick bite. The service was also super friendly, with the owners Indy and Tina really interested in talking with us and getting our feedback. They also accommodated our gluten free Unilocaler with Udi’s buns. Thanks Smashburger and Farrah for another stellar event!

My waistline said «ouch» after I indulged in some delicious burger samples and greasy deep fried potatoes, jalapeños, and sweet potatoes!
I really appreciated the opportunity to try sandwiches that I normally wouldn’t ever purchase. Because of this, I’m now a smash burger convert, specifically for the truffle mushroom burger!
The owner, Indy, was also very knowledgeable about all the burgers and personally introduced himself to every guest who walked in. His wife and the employees were also super on top of things– making sure everyone had a chance to try all the foods and making sure no one was parched.
Overall, this experience was very enjoyable and I was really happy to be seated next to Zain, Tuan, and Arlene. Here’s looking forward to a great new year!

Welcome to the Copperfield/​Cypress area. Where the famous 290 exist, some of the best neighborhoods in Houston and also the rare occasion where you will find a YEE. So when I saw that there was one actually in the area, I near dented my phone trying to RSVP to it!
I first noticed that this SmashBurger was opening up just a few weeks ago when I was passing by. I had no idea at the time that some of the first burgers to come out of that kitchen would include myself for tasting as well as with the honor of doing so with some of the excellent foodies of the Unilocal elite.
Hosted by Farrah and the wonderful owners of what I now know are the owners of all Smashburger franchises in Houston, this event was very well arranged with an onslaught of some of the most tastiest, freshest burgers to enjoy of a national franchise.
Although the burgers were good, I still say, as I’ve mentioned before, that for Texas where everything is said to be big, that any Texas inspired burger should always come with 2 patties. Of the 7 delicious burgers we tried, none include 2, not even the Texas burger. Nevertheless, if you choose to add an extra patty they will be happy to do so. I just personally think a 2 patty burger should be on the menu.
My favorite of all burgers was the classic. Although my burger of choice at any burger spot is very standard with just meat, cheese, tomatoes and mustard, their classic offers much more and I would order it time and time again with no changes or substitutions. (I would add an extra patty however.)
Thanks Farrah again for a wonderful evening out at our final YEE of 2015! And thanks again to the wonderful and witty owners who have a clear passion for a successful business and care about customer feedback. Its pure awesomeness that you brought one of the 2 only drive thru SmashBurgers in the country to our area.
Oh. And to honor you in your future growth… I leave you with a personal farewell from the future…
Smash and Prosper!

What a great event thrown by CM Farrah and Indy and wife. We got to sample 7 burgers and tons of sides. Beyond stuffed and could barely walk out at the end of the evening.
Indy was very accommodating and gave us a break down of each burger. My favorite of the night was the truffle mushroom burger. The classic takes second place. The egg bun is the perfect burger bun. Soft, moist with a touch of sweetness. We got to try all the sides on the menu. I really like the veggie fries and the crispy sweet potato fries. Icing on the cake was the mini milkshakes. Between the two flavors (Oreo and salted caramel), I think the salted caramel was the best. Not too sweet with just a touch of salt. Also, St Arnold’s beer was offered. Not much of a beer drinker but I tried a Santo from SAB and will have to say that it’s some good local stuff. Dark, smooth and light beer. Try it.
Overall, an excellent YEE event and can’t wait to come back soon! Now open to the public.
P. S. One of two Smashburger locations with a drive thru for you busy bees.

After attending this YEE for Smashburger Copperfield, I have become a HUGE convert and developed a new found love for Smashburger. In the past, my previous experience to Smashburger included sitting in a chair opposite to my friends while they raved about their burgers and I only had the plain fries. This time, however, I did anything but sit idle. Not that traffic is not usually bad from I-​10 to anywhere but traffic that day was unusually worse maybe because people were recovering from their weekend or staying late to catch up on work they’ll be missing out on when they take the whole week off next week to house sit their cat. But I digress …
Upon arrival we were to go to the counter and pick our choice of beverage. Options included different types of beer, bottled water, bottled lemonade, and fountain drinks. As it is my birthday week I decided to go with a soda as it is the only time during the year when I indulge in it. Next, you pick a place to sit and they start bringing you the different sides. I was happy to know that I was sitting with Howard L. at my table, and got to meet two new Elites — Arlene G. and Tuan N. (it was his first YEE!, WHOOP!). The sides included the shoestring onion rings (my favorite side) which came with a side of smash sauce. That sauce can smash me anytime. The fries which were seasoned to perfection. The jalapenos which came from the secret menu were fiery, fried to order, and their freshness was so secret. The sweet potato fries were good, but were a little soft for my taste.
The burgers came in the order as they are listed on the tasting menu. By far my favorite burgers were the Classic «Smash,» the Truffle Mushroom Swiss Burger, and I really enjoyed the Spinach, Cucumber & Goat Cheese Chicken. The regional burger (as the name indicates, this varies from region to region) was what they call the Texas Burger. This was exactly like the Smash Burger except it did not have the Smash sauce and had mustard. The only thing I would have preferred to be a bit different was the order in which the burgers were served. I was a little disappointed eating the Avocado Ranch Black Bean Burger after eating the delectable meaty burgers. Not that the bean burger was not any good but being a carnivore it kinda puts a damper on the meat fest going on.
The oreo shake was what it sounds like — an oreo shake. Not being a big fan of oreos that was probably my least favorite thing on the menu but it was a hit on the table. My personal favorite was what I ended my experience with which was the salted caramel shake. It was everything you would want from a shake and then some.
Special thanks to Smashburger Copperfield for hosting us and telling us all about the burgers. Indy (the owner) was extremely helpful in his descriptions. His wife was polite and very enthusiastic about our feedback. Thanks to Farrah and the Unilocal community for organizing this beast of a burger tasting as our last YEE for this year.

This was my first YEE and I had a great experience. So as always let me start from the parking lot. Parking is and will be easy once they open. It is in a strip center with plenty of parking. You order and pay for your food first. It appears that they will bring it to you if it is dine in. The service was excellent. Now to the food, I tried TEN different samples and I’m a traditional burger kind of guy and found the other burgers were excellent. I favor the traditional SmashBurger and the local burger. The fries are shoe string as well as the onion rings. There are different flavors of fires from regular too spicy. Yes they were very good. I also tried the mixed veggies carrots, green beans, etc. that is served hot with a bit of flavor added. Coupled with the burgers and fries are excellent St. Arnold’s beers that enhance the flavor of the burgers. There is a buffalo chicken sandwich which was very good and a chicken salad. I did not try the salad. Lastly the milkshake was very tasty. I sampled both, one was caramel flavor and the other was an Oreo cookie flavor, both were very good. Again the service was excellent and the owners Indy and Tina were wonderful host! I highly recommend visiting any of the SmashBurgers particularly if you are looking for an excellent burger, fries and a beer! I also met some awesome people ( Unilocalers!) What a great time! Great job Farrah!!!

This was my first Unilocal Elite Event (YEE). Smashburger put on a wonderful tasting event for us Elites. We got to try nearly everything on their menu in a nice, laid back way, letting our taste buds soak in all the flavors and then wash it down with anything you could ask for.
My top 3 burgers of the night:
1. Truffle Mushroom Swiss Burger
2. BBQ, Bacon & Cheddar burger
3. Classic Smash
Absolutely loved these burgers, they are a definite MUST TRY. Patties were hot and juicy, you really can’t beat the Smashburger technique at this point. There’s some magic going on as explained by Indy, the owner of this particular Smashburger franchise. Smashing, while its on that hot griddle at that specific temperature locks in those juices, caramelizes the meat, and explains why it just tastes so good.
Dont forget the sides! My top 2 sides of the night:
1. Onion Rings
2. Smash fries
They way they lightly coat the tiny rings or how the smash fries are just a flavor explosion. They feel so light that you just can’t help eating more.
Note: this is first ever DRIVE THRU location in Houston and only the second in the nation for Smashburger. So watch out Whataburger!

I want to say thank you to «Indy» for hosting this event at his newest restaurant to his Smashburger franchise. This was my first Unilocal Elite event, and it truly was a great experience. I finally got to meet a couple of my Unilocal friends, Eddie S. and Rick F. as well as meeting new ones. The event was well organized, and the tasting menu was presented well, especially for a newbie to this brand like me. I am completely sold on what they do here, and I certainly will be returning.
I highly recommend eating the burgers as made. The flavor profiles really shine, and this would be diminished by covering it with ketchup and mustard. I believe the Texas burger with bacon and barbecue sauce was one of my favorites as well as the mushroom swiss burger. However, I understand that there is a burger with bacon and fried egg on top that is not on the menu, but is on their «secret» menu. Fried jalapeño rings are also available as an off the menu item. I was able to try the jalapeño rings and they were well fried, crisp and not too spicy (it appears that they start with raw jalapenos instead of the pickled ones). I was not able to try the burger at this tasting, but I will certainly be back when they open this coming Wednesday. Another plus is that this is one of two locations in the nation that has a drive thru. That certainly appeals to someone like me who eats burgers on the go. It is great to have a gourmet option now, so I certainly will start coming in to enjoy a burger here and there.
As far as side dishes, the onion straws and the rosemary fries were awesome. However, my favorite side was flash fried green beans and carrot. It was still firm and quite tasty. It also did not have any breading so I would consider this a healthy alternative that apparently only has 150 calories per serving.
Finally, there were two milkshakes on the tasting menu. The first was the Oreo shake which I found to be consistent with other offerings in the area. However, I found the salted caramel shake to be awesome. I have not found a salted caramel dish that I liked until tonight. I found that other desserts were a little too salty for my taste. However, this shake had the essence of salt to compliment the flavor of the sweet caramel without the harshness of having the salt aftertaste. Maybe the salt was masked by the food, but it certainly stood out for me.
I certainly enjoyed the entire evening, and I look forward to enjoying the smashburgers in the future.

My favorite YEE thus far, probably because it was exactly 8 minutes from the crib LOL Unlike many others, this was my first time at Smashburger and I truly enjoyed it! We were greeted by the owner and his lovely wife, circled around to get drinks and seated at a designated table. I chose the BudLight Platinum which was served in a COLD mug. I was seated at the table with 3 other ladies who were chatting and enjoying appetizers. The owner explained the main menu items we would be trying along with appetizers and milkshakes that would grace our table also.
There are a few toppings I’m not a fan of but decided to keep an open mind and try each burger. The first 2 burger samples were my absolute fav: Classic Smash and BBQ Bacon burger! My least favorite was the black bean burger. The texture wasn’t appealing to me at all. I’m not a fan of blue cheese but the buffalo burger was also very good.
The appetizers consisted of sweet potato fries (YUMMY​.COM), regular and spicy fries, fried pickles, etc. The milkshakes were also very good. The salted caramel was a bit strong but both good.
As a first-​timer to Smashburger, I am definitely a customer & will be sure to tell my friends about it! I also loved getting assigned to a table that opened the opportunity to meet other fellow Elites. Special thanks to Farrah, the owner, his wife, manager and all the friendly staff for their help in making this a great tasting event. Kudos!

This was the last YEE of the year and it was a great one. If you didn’t get full here something is wrong with you!
This Smashburger will not be open to the public until Wednesday so we were able to try them out first! Also they are one of 2 in the nation with a drive up. I think the 1^st in Houston though. When we arrived we were give a choice of beverages or beer. I chose a beer they told me was called Christmas tree. I am not a beer drinker so I had no clue but it was dark, cold and served in a frosty mug. There was a layout of several types of french fries, some spicy some not. There was even some vegetables that appeared to be grilled to me. They were very good and an healthy option. They also offer their burgers on gluten free bread.
Now we get to the meat of this YEE; the burgers. There were many options to choose from and we got to sample all of them! They would bring out one type at a time cut in fourths as we were sitting 4 to a table. First was the Classic Smash, then BBQ, Bacon & Cheddar burger, then Truffle Mushroom Swiss Burger, then Avocado Ranch Black Bean Burger, then Spinach, Cucumber & Goat Cheese Chicken and finally the Buffalo & Blue Cheese Crispy Chicken.
They all were very good and everyone had a favorite that they liked. They kept our beverages full no matter what you were drinking and fresh fries whenever our baskets were empty. After all the burgers we were served 2 types of shakes. One was a Oreo type and the other a salted caramel. They were both delicious!
Lastly I would like to thank Farrah our CM and Indy and Tina the franchise owners for a great event. I am sure no one left hungry!

Last nite I had a wonderful experience of attending the YE burger and shake tasting event at the new Smashburger in Cooperfield.
The night opened with the resturant owner greeting all Unilocalers at the door which was I thought a class act. After checking in, a drink of choice was offered along with an assortment appetizers including fried pickles, fried jalapeño, sweet potato fries, haystacks – Onion strings. Best of the appetizers offered was the flash fried fresh green bean and carrot strips. It was light, had a hint of garlic flavor and good…
The event proceeded with Indy, the owner, providing some background on the franchise and this particular store. What stood out was Indy’s explanation of how they prepare their «smashed» burger, decision process for developing their signature burgers and his delivery in presenting something so basic as a burger.
We sample ¼ portions of 6 different burger sandwiches. After round two my fellow Unilocalers seem to be getting full but preserved and had a good time. As for the burgers my favorite was the Truffle Mushroom Burger… the sautéed mushrooms and subtle truffle flavor made this the best of the night. Runner up the Buffalo & Blur Cheese Chicken Sandwich Burger. I highly recommend both. Least favorite, sorry fellow vegetarian Unilocalers, was the Bean & Avocado Burger.
After the burger tasting the drinks continue to flow by way for the shake machine. Smashburger sampled the Chocolate Oreo and Salted Carmel Shakes.
Congrats to Smashburger team and Farrah for putting on this event. Looking forward to what’s ahead in 2016!!!
Useless trivia: This location is one of two Smashburger locations in US with a drive thru window. Oddly enough the 1^st one was in Minnesota.

This really is not the typical burger joint, there is something special about this particular Smash Burger. I’m not a stranger to this franchise. I have been to a Smash Burger before on Magazine Street in New Orleans and i’m rather surprised to report that I prefer this one.
Of course, the franchise is named after the process they use to create a burger from a meatball and smash it into a patty on a high temperature grill to seal in the juices and flavor. However, I call it Smash burger because all of the sides from the fried jalapeños on the secret menu to the haystack onion rings are actually great inside of a burger and by the time I’m done adding, I have to smash it down a little bit to take a bite.
This particular location has several innovations. First, they are one of two in the country with a drive-​through. This is because the burgers typically require too much cooking time to make a drive through efficient. However, at this location they have an innovative hydraulic top and bottom surface grill they use to cook the burger from both sides at once. This reduces the cooking time by about half. I thought this was pretty cool.
The best part, to me about this place was the owners. They are genuine and caring people that clearly have great love for the product that they deliver and their customers. I was very excited that this location is opening and I am sure to become a regular here.

So this is the last YEE for the year and the first one for me where I did not have to drive like 25 miles from cypress. I was so excited to see this on the radar the day it was announced. I lazily hopped off late from work and still made it to be the first one to show up at this event. I was welcomed by the staff and Indy gill; the Houston franchisee owner of smash burger. Our community manager Farrah promptly handed over the name tag and voila I was at the first smash burger in Houston with a drive in and officially the first to lay his hands on food at such a facility. I should say the satff was on high alert and were handing out drinks of our choice to start with, budlights, st arnolds, some local brews from the tap, raspberry iced tea was on offer ,
One good thing i noticed was, probably because of the location, there were many fresh faces. many thanks to farrah for bringing YEEs to this part of houston.
The starters
As soon as we start socializing Indy, his wife tina sets the ball rolling and In comes the staff with an amazing spread of fried pickles, onion rings, regular fries, smashed fries (fries seasoned with olive oil and rosemary), sweet potato fries, fried jalapenos to add some spice and flavor to our regular camaraderie. Indy and Tina were making sure that we know what each was and every member try out the dishes. I should say this was the first time i have experienced such level of attention given to each member showing up for the event .
I loved the onion rings, the fried jalapenos and the smashed fries .
Point to be noted here is, teh event was extremely well organized, every time i have noticed that the onus completely falls on farrah to materialize the agenda, but here it was pleasant to see Indy, tina and their staff getting actively Involved .
This was well organized, Indy had a clear agenda of introducing his meals on offer. I liked that. we were asked to seat at the tables, farrah ensuring there was a good mix of fresh and veteran elites at each table .
Indy started with a prologue, introducing us to smashburger, origins, his journey until now in Houston and how this sixth location is different from others, He went on to describe how each of their patties are made with 100 pc certified, fresh (unfrozen) angus beef, gluten free variations on offer, how they make the smashed fries (these were good with Ranch), The burger ale pairings .
We were to sample 7 smashburgers for the day as per the tasting menu
Classic Smash — with cheese smash sauce, ketchup lettuce tomato and pickle, Indy informed us that they used Udi buns, the buns were slightly fried on either side .
The best part was that the gluten free variations tasted almost the same as the real thing. the juiciness was retained
The next one, the BBQ bacon and cheddar cheese was my fav of the day, ask me why, they use some super awesome onion rings along with bbq sauce and bacon, talk about being sinful and talk about indulgence
The truffle mushroom swiss burger lived upto its name. , the regional variety was the texan burger which was essentially the classic burger with a raw onion slice and probably more pickle, you can slap me if i got that completely wrong
The next 3 varieties would be favs for people with acquired tastes for the ingredients but i would restrain from commenting. but it is commendable that they have these varieties on offer. The avocado ranch black bean burger, the spinach cucumber and goat cheese chicken (grilled chicken) and the buffalo blue cheese crispy chicken (the grilled chicken was tender and tasty, but the goat cheese and blue cheese are kinda my libido killer for food)
We ended with sampling 2 milk shakes, the oreo shake and the salted caramel. Indy was insisting we try the salted caramel and gawd iam happy i did, iam surely going back for that one, creamy, thick and rich it was balanced.
This was an extremely well organized event, with an abundance of sampling, i think many Unilocalers actually ended up over eating for the taste buds surely won the war against the tummy today
Quickly getting to Pros and Cons
Pros
1. Well organized, with a clear agenda and event rollout
2. Enthusiastic staff and business owners
3. Good attention to detail and special requests to Unilocalers with food preferences
4. Gluten free versions tasted at par with the real ones, yummy
5. Good spread, absolutely no one can complain
6. We were fed food and enough knowledge on the food
7. prompt service, excellent display
8. Burger ale pairings
Cons
i forgot my stomach has its limits .
Thanks for such wonderful elite signoff for the year.

Another food coma brought to you by… Farrah, friends and businesses of Unilocal.When they say eat before coming to any event or come with an appetite because you will be filled up then you better believe it.
Meet Indy and Tina’s new burger restaurant located off of Highway 6 about 5 miles away from 290. It opens Wednesday so if you live in the area then here is your turn to enjoy the delicious onslaught of burgers that come out of the kitchen.
This particular location is special because it is the only one in Houston AND only one of two in the whole nation. Wow, Copperfield people you got lucky on this one.
The event started out by you getting your name tag at the door, going over and getting your beverage whether it be one of the 6 selection of beers (St. Arnolds specialty) or a high fructose corn syrup hit from the fountain.
After you sit at the table you are proportionately proposition with food by a roving mini army of Smash Unilocal… er help from the back explaining what foods they are presenting to you, a sample and asked if anything else was needed. If you survived the 15^th hamburger course then you were one of few that got out of there luckily with their calorie count lives… well ok maybe not that extreme but I am pretty sure nobody made it out without unbuckling their belts a notch.
Post highlight of the rounds came with mini cups of their oreo shakes and then the salted caramel one.
Remember, they aren’t open till Wednesday so press your nose to the door window all you want, they will open up later and please don’t forget to try the crack… I mean mushroom swiss burgers.
Special call out on finally meeting John R and this being his very first Unilocal Elite event!

It was an awesome experience for the most part. Just felt a little awkward and out of place. It was my first time attending an YEE. Mostly my fault because I arrived about 45 minutes late due to traffic and getting off work late. I scurried in and the owner was informing me how the business wasn’t open till Wednesday. I informed him I was a part of the private event and he hurriedly directs me towards to our CM Farrah. She was extremely nice and looks for my name tag. Maybe I wasn’t meant to come because my name was no where to be found lol. She writes my name and tells me to where to sit.
I joined 3 lovely ladies who was pretty much half way through their tasting menu. I only managed to try 3 burgers, 2 appetizers and their awesome milkshakes. I probably looked extremely disheveled because it was so awkward when I sat there. Maybe if I arrived on time it wouldn’t have been so awkward since there would have been enough time to warm up to each other lol. The staff was nice and friendly and asked what I wanted to drink. I had no idea what kind of beer they offered and just didn’t even bother asking so I played it safe and asked for water.
The avocado ranch black bean burger was my least favorite. The bean was overpowering and the texture was too mushy for my taste.
Spinach, cucumber and goat cheese chicken. I would probably get this but without the goat cheese. Maybe my taste buds are more sensitive than most but I felt most of the stuff we sampled had too much seasoning.
Buffalo and blue cheese crispy chicken… Once again I can go without the cheese. The chicken was definitely thick though lol.
The spicy fries were a bit salty for my liking but the kick of spice was a nice touch.
Fried pickles were okay. The batter was nice. But once again too salty for me :(
The milkshakes were my favorite. I got the privilege to have 2 cookies and cream milkshakes and 1 salted caramel. Loved the rich taste of Häagen-​Dazs ice cream. Mmm… Definitely want more of those.

This was an amazing event and I so glad that I was among the lucky Unilocal Elites that were able to attend.
I’ve been to many Smashburgers and this particular location has the best quality food. We were told that this the 2^nd location in the country that has a drive-​thru. This will be a great place to pick up lunch on a work day.
The owners Indy and Tina were extremely friendly and greeted each Unilocaler individually. We each grabbed our drinks and got seated for an 7 — yes, you read that right — burger tasting menu. The meat was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melty and delicious.
If you like mushrooms, I would highly recommend the truffle mushroom swiss burger! The truffle flavor is well-​balanced and not overwhelming. I’ve found my new favorite burger!
We got to try all their sides including he secret menu (fried pickles and fried jalapenos). For those who like spicy — try the jalapenos.
Learned that the guy who founded Smashburger has a PhD. He surely got an A++.
The service was extremely friendly attentive. Our sides and beverages were constantly refilled.
The owners, staff, and food are superb. Would highly recommend this to all :)

This Smashburger Unilocal Elite event was awesome! While preference was given to those Unilocalers who had not attended the previous Smashburger events, I was privileged to have attended this one.
Due to the lovely 290 traffic I arrived 10 minutes late. Thanks to our super organized CM, Farrah, my name badge was ready and quickly affixed to my sweater dress.
I immediately got my soft drink and sat at a tabletop with fresh, brand new Unilocal Elites: Rob P., Tu N., and Art D. We laughed the whole dinner, we barely realized we had gone through 7 burger tastings along with 4 – 5 different appetizers of flavored and topped spicy and savory fries, onion straws, veggies and jalapeños. My new friend Art D., commented on how deftly I left most of the buns to focus on the burger profile. I did enjoy the buttered bottom bun (hey! Mind gutter. That’s okay, we’re all thinking the same) on a few tasty burgers: specifically the all American and the BBQ. Nevertheless, I had such a fun time eating and meeting my brand-​new friends!
The burger that stood out in my mind was the barbecue with the apple smoked bacon. I mentioned to my table mates that it was the perfect combination of barbecue sauce, not too much just perfect.
While the veggie appetizer was tasty, I think that the onion straws will do it for me every time. When I think of burgers I think of something fried and battered.
My favorite thing to get at a drink fountain is half Minute Maid lemonade and half Sprite. That’s what I enjoyed with tonight’s sampling.
The owner and staff were amazing at providing us with the full details of what we were enjoying. The environment was so welcoming. I am impressed that they will have a drive-​through I will make it a point to check it out!
I particularly enjoyed meeting my table mates of new elites as well as have some laughs and hugs with my existing friends!
If you haven’t gotten out to a Unilocal Elite event and you can, please do! It makes for something spectacular during the regular workweek.
Thank you Farrah and the owners and staff at Smashburger Copperfield I had a deliciously fun time tonight!

This was the closet YEE I’ve ever been to and was so strange leaving my crib 10 mins before and walking through the doors right on time. I LOVED that ish though! Thanks to our dope CM Farrah and the smashburger staff for getting this event together!
I’ve been to Smashburger before and a couple of YEE at other Smashburger but this one was far superior! The best thing about this event were the staff and owners Indy and Tina! They were so accommodating and seemed to care about the establishment. They really took care of catering my gluten free needs, I felt special.
Also this is one of only 2 smashburgers in the nation that has a drive thru! Yup, I will put that to use fo sho! I’m glad that my area has this as another gluten free option place to dine out at.