8 oz. burger bar

Chef Govind Armstrong of acclaimed Table 8 traded in his upscale, white linen restaurant on Melrose for the hip and casual 8 oz. Burger Bar. Now both adults and kids are big fans of his build-your-own burgers. Pick patties of grass-fed Estancia beef, free-range turkey or veggie, then customize with dozens of condiments like house-made heirloom tomato ketchup, white cheddar or Humboldt fog cheese, and all kinds of roasted veggies. He even offers an exotic slider sampler with three mini burgers of ostrich, wild boar, bison or lamb. Everyone will get a kick out of the mini Kobe corn dogs served with purple mustard and they taste delicious! Also, on the menu are deviled eggs, fried Wisconsin cheese curds and grilled artichokes. For those who like life simpler, order the already-built 8 oz. or Melrose burgers made of hormone-free sirloin, tri-tip, short rib and chuck cured in their Himalayan salt-tiled meat locker. Of course, you can order fries or sweet potato chips, but they have some healthier sides of roasted broccoli and sauteed spinach. And if you can save room for a shake you'll know what total indulgence is. This place is as funky and trendy as its location. You'll find an eclectic crowd, many coming for the signature drinks at the bar, but be sure this bare bones-designed burger bar is just the answer to those mouth-watering burger cravings for the entire family. 8 oz. Burger Bar, 7661 Melrose, Los Angeles, 323.852.0008, 8ozburgerbar.com.