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Thursday, July 14, 2011

B Spot Brings Beers, Burgers, Brats and More to Crocker Park

Owner Michael Symon says Westlake is an ideal spot.

Michael Symon’s much-anticipated B Spot restaurant opened to a full house on Wednesday, with the Iron Chef himself on hand for the big day. Symon has incorporated all kinds of B foods into the menu from brats, bologna and big salads to handcrafted beers and bourbon. The main attraction, though, is Symon’s gourmet burgers like the “Symon Says,” topped with bologna, coleslaw, whip sauce and American cheese. The newest restaurant seats about 150 and features a large patio seating, booths and a bar where Agave Tequileria & Cocina was once located. Menu prices range from $5 for shakes and sides to about $9 for gourmet burgers and $11 for salads. Cooks use high-quality beef from Pat LaFrieda which is free of growth hormones and antibiotics. The …

Bill Conners

8:33 am on Friday, July 15, 2011

We hope it's good because we used to love Agave! will try it out after the initial rush!   more ›

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Michael Symon's B Spot Opening Wednesday at Crocker Park

The Iron Chef himself will be on hand to welcome his newest beer, burgers and brats joint.

Michael Symon’s much-anticipated B Spot restaurant will open at 11 a.m. tomorrow, with the Iron Chef himself making a special appearance. Symon has incorporated all kinds of B-foods into the menu from handcrafted beers to brats, bologna and big salads. The main attraction, though, is Symon’s gourmet burgers like the “Symon Says,” topped with bologna, coleslaw, whip sauce and American cheese. “The excitement level on the street of people walking by and asking questions is very high,” said Sam Lindsley, director of operations for Michael Symon Restaurants. “We believe this is a very good location for us for now and 10 years from now and moving forward from there.” The newest of Symon’s restaurants opens on July 13 at Crocker Park, a day …

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