The Fifth Taste

Hello Chicago! Umami Burger West Loop is now open and we could not be any more excited to a part of the best loop. This new location features a new design (similar to our new Santa Monica restaurant on the West Coast) and a new menu. Along with a few new items on the […]

We did it! We finally made the big move in Santa Monica (and by big move we mean just around the corner). Our new location in Santa Monica is now open for business and we have a lot of exciting things to share with you. The new space features everything from new interiors to a […]

(Photo cred: Los Angeles Magazine) The Los Angeles Magazine released an article on why we should be flipping our burgers upside-down. All of us in the office read the article and we completely agree. The article makes some valid points stating “The minute your burger is fully stacked, all the stress is being put on the bottom bun, […]

This year for Negroni Week we have decided to create a twist on the Negroni cocktail. We created a Negroni BBQ Burger because why not eat your drink too. The burger features a beef and wild mushroom patty, melted gouda cheese, Campari and cola bbq sauce, topped with a delicious kale slaw that includes kale, cabbage, […]

In honor of the second annual Blended Burger Project by the James Beard Foundation we have created a new limited edition burger, the Negroni BBQ Burger. The Blended Burger Project is all about making burgers healthier and more sustainable for the planet by creating a blend with ground meat and chopped mushrooms. Chefs across the […]