{"id":5402,"date":"2016-05-24T22:38:20","date_gmt":"2016-05-25T05:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/?p=5402"},"modified":"2016-05-24T22:38:20","modified_gmt":"2016-05-25T05:38:20","slug":"hard-rock-cafe-world-burger-tour-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/hard-rock-cafe-world-burger-tour-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard Rock Cafe World Burger Tour Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last weekend, I\u00a0tried the limited-edition\u00a0World Burger Tour<\/strong><\/a> menu at Hard Rock Cafe<\/strong><\/a>, Hollywood<\/strong><\/a> (at Hollywood and Highland). My daughter, husband, and I had an early dinner\u00a0with our friends (another family with one toddler), which was perfect – because there were FOUR exclusive burgers on the menu. As described in my previous post about the World Burger Tour<\/strong><\/a>, there are a total of eight different burgers, inspired by different Hard Rock Cafe locations<\/strong><\/a> throughout the world.<\/p>\n

The Drinks<\/h2>\n

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The dads ordered drinks, but I had a sip of each (I had to drive, and the other mom is pregnant). The one on the left is the\u00a0All Jacked Up<\/strong><\/em>. It’s burger pairing is the\u00a0Jamaican Jerk Burger. This cocktail features a mix of Jack Daniel\u2019s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel\u2019s Tennessee Whiskey, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, PJ, Orgeat<\/a> and lime juice, garnished with orange and pineapple wedges and a cherry. The name sounds intimidating, but the juices calm the the rest of the flavors, so it’s not too strong for most palates. The one on the right is the\u00a0Sweet & Fiery<\/strong><\/em>. This cocktail features a mix of Absolut Peppar Vodka, Canton Ginger Liquor, Blue Curacao, lemonade and ginger beer, garnished with a red pepper. The flavors mix together to create a different taste in each sip. The ginger beer downplays the firey notes. Similar to\u00a0All Jacked Up<\/em><\/strong>, the name is more fearsome than the flavor. If I wasn’t driving, I could have easily downed one myself.<\/p>\n

Burgers and Fries<\/h2>\n

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The cool thing about the World Burger Tour is the fries pairing as well. We ordered an assortment of fries for the burgers (“The Ultimate Sidekick”), each paired to create the best flavor possible. I like thick fries as opposed to thin fries, so these were spot on. Nice and crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside.<\/p>\n

English Breakfast Burger (served with fries and baked beans) – London, England<\/h3>\n

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\n<\/a>The English Breakfast Burger<\/strong>, inspired by London, England, contains a Certified Angus Beef\u00ae patty topped with sliced ham, a sausage patty, a fried egg, a portobello mushroom, arugula and garlic aioli and served with a side of baked beans. A “full breakfast,” popular in England is served all day, usually only eaten on weekends or while on vacation, and usually replaces lunch. This was the most filling of the burgers, and will keep your stomach satisfied for awhile (we didn’t eat dinner that evening!). A fried egg on a burger is always a favorite of mine, but combined with the additional toppings, my mouth wasn’t big enough for a bite! This is definitely a fork and knife burger. The fries were delicious, and the beans gave it an interesting twist.<\/p>\n

Java Lava Burger (served with seasoned fries and jalapeno dipping sauce) – Seattle, Washington<\/h3>\n

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The Java Lava Burger<\/strong>, inspired by\u00a0<\/strong>Seattle, Washington, United States, contains a Certified Angus Beef patty grilled and dressed in a house-made espresso rub and topped with lava sauce, crunchy java onions, bacon, melted Cheddar cheese and garnished with a fried jalape\u00f1o. It’s served with seasoned fries and jalape\u00f1o dipping sauce. Because this burger was on the spicy side, my daughter could not try it (more for me…hahah). I enjoyed the crunchiness of the the burger, and the combination of flavors (because who doesn’t like bacon?). The espresso rub introduced a nice earthy flavor which combatted bites of the\u00a0jalape\u00f1o. This was our table’s favorite burger!<\/p>\n

Jamaican Jerk Burger (served with crispy fries and jerk dipping sauce) – Montego Bay, Jamaica<\/h3>\n

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The Jamaican Jerk Burger, <\/strong>inspired by\u00a0Montego Bay, Jamaica, is a Certified Angus Beef patty topped with banana pepper rings, mango jalape\u00f1o cream cheese and jerk mayonnaise. Once again, great for those who like spicy! The mayo, combined with the cheeses, combat the heat to create a wonderful blend of flavors. I have not been to Jamaica, but if the food over there tastes anything like this, it will be on my list of “must travel” destinations!<\/p>\n

Tandoori Chicken Burger – Mumbai, India<\/h3>\n

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The Tandoori Chicken Burger<\/strong>, inspired by\u00a0Mumbai, India, contains a dark meat chicken patty seasoned with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, topped with mint mayonnaise and served with a side of cucumber. Instead of the seasoned fries that normally come with it, we opted for a side of poutine! The chicken patty is made with ground chicken, which allows the spices to distribute nicely. This is a burger that tastes great with the addition of hot sauce (because I like spicy food). My favorite way of eating it is by smashing it together and taking\u00a0a big bite!<\/p>\n

I love poutine, so I was happy to see it on the menu! Poutine is a Canadian dish, from Quebec. The gravy was really good, and the cheese curds add the right amount of saltiness. Definitely a must-try!<\/p>\n

Hard Rock Cafe at Hollywood and Highland<\/h2>\n

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Inside The Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, there is a promotional area for Madame Tussauds Wax Museum<\/strong><\/a>. My daughter was intrigued by the Whitney Houston (from The Bodyguard) wax figure on display.<\/p>\n

This location is large, with plenty of seating and mood lighting. We had a booth in the upper area, which sat our whole crew comfortably. Because we weren’t sure if the toddlers\u00a0would like the burgers, we ordered mac and cheese from the kids’ menu. It arrived in a cool guitar-shaped plate. If you are dining\u00a0with little ones, be sure to bring your own crayons and toys to keep them entertained at the table if they get bored watching\u00a0music videos on the surrounding television screens.<\/p>\n

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