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The burger shop st charles8/20/2023 ![]() 5 Star serves the only burger whose patty is first seared on a flattop grill (imparting a gorgeous crust Maillard himself would be proud of) and then finished on an open flame. When a fine-dining chef as acclaimed as Steve Gontram decides to open a burger joint, it’s worth checking out. As close to a perfect cheeseburger as you’re likely to find, Mac’s Classic (with ketchup, mustard, house-made pickles, onion, and American cheese) is as elegant as it is delicious. The reason for the lines? The patties are ground from every cut of the animal and dry-aged, then smashed into a thin, crisp burger wearing a lacy golden-edged “meat skirt.” Stacked as high as you desire, each cheeseburger is topped with only the condiments that complement the rich, intensely beefy flavor of the meat. “We already need a bigger boat,” says McKenzie, who moved from Tamm Avenue Bar to Bluewood Brewing to a dedicated space in the former Brew Hub Taproom location south of Forest Park.
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