Matt Lankes
Thunderbird
Hopdoddy Burger Bar, the Texas burger chain, has set its opening date in Overton Square for April 2nd.
The press release:
OVERTON SQUARE’S NEWEST BURGER & BEER JOINT SETS OPENING DATE
Hopdoddy Burger Bar, the creative, from-scratch burger and beer joint that welcomes guests with positive energy and a lively atmosphere, opens its first Memphis location on Monday, April 2 at Overton Square.Hopdoddy Burger Bar works directly with farmers and ranchers around the country to source the best ingredients available, giving guests one satisfying bite after another. From butchering and grinding meats daily to freshly baked buns, Hopdoddy makes burgers worth standing (in line) for. In addition to burgers, Hopdoddy serves fresh salads, handspun milkshakes and has a full bar.
NEW MENU ITEMS FROM THE BUTCHERS, BAKERS AND BARTENDERS
In addition to the cult classics like the Buffalo Bill made with a bison patty, Frank’s Hot Sauce, bacon, blue jack cheese and sassy sauce, Hopdoddy will roll out new food and drink items for the first time.New menu items include: a quarter-pound burger called The Lil’ Doddy, available as a single or double burger and stacked with natural American cheese, pickles, onions, mustard and ketchup, as well as a Breakfast Burger, available all day, made with an angus beef, breakfast sausage and ham patty, American cheese, fried egg, potato hay and Applewood smoked bacon on a house made brioche bun. A new “shareable” section will include combinations of the infamous Hopdoddy Kennebec fries from Parmesan Truffle to Hot Honey and Sage. For dessert lovers, the shake menu includes S’Mores, Bananas Foster, Oreo Cookies & Cream and more.
Behind the bar, Hopdoddy Burger Bar will roll out new cocktails like a three-whiskey L.I.T. and the Pamplejousse all made with craft spirits, house-blended liquors and freshly squeezed juices. Hop lovers can expect local breweries like Ghost River Brewing Co. and Wiseacre Brewing Co. on tap and a knowledgeable staff to guide pairings. Stay tuned to Hopdoddy Burger Bar’s Overton Square Facebook page for more information.
WE LIVE HERE, WE GIVE HERE
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is dedicated to supporting partners in each restaurant’s respective neighborhood. For the Overton Square location, Hopdoddy is honored to provide support to Soulsville Foundation’s Stax Music Academy through its Goodnight for a Good Cause program which donates $1 of each Goodnight Burger to the organization. A core component of the Soulsville Foundation, the Stax Music Academy inspires young people and enhances their academic, cognitive, performance and leadership skills by utilizing music with an intense focus on the rich legacy and tradition of Stax Records.
