I Heart Burgers!

Named in Atlanta's Creative Loafing by readers as the Best New Restaurant in Atlanta 2009, Flip Burger Boutique has come to Birmingham. Located at The Summit, Flip is the brain child of Barry Mills, an Atlanta industrial engineer, and his "Big Brother" since age 10 and Birmingham native, Ron Stewart. Together they recruited chef and former contestant of Bravo's Top Chef: Chicago, Richard Blais.

Why Birmingham as the second location? According to Birmingham Magazine, Mills and Stewart spoke with regular customers who named Charleston and Birmingham as cities of food lovers. That is great to hear!

If beef is not your favorite, you may choose from tuna, salmon, turkey, lamb, and even chickpea patties. Each burger is paired with homemade condiments, unique sides, and seasonal produce. There is a wide variety of wines, beers, margaritas, and martinis, as well as milkshakes. We're not talking vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry milkshakes! We're talking Nutella + burnt marshmallow; krispy kreme; pumpkin pie; spicy chocolate mole; key lime pie; pistachio + white truffle; and, foie gras. Yes, milkshakes! The burgers and side items are equally unique. For the full menu, go to Flip Burger Boutique.  

Although the scheduled opening was listed as December 14th, I was there before the 9 p.m. closing time on December 20 and they either had not opened yet or were closed.  A full review will follow as soon as I have the opportunity to dine. In the meantime, check out that menu!