One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Haché LA Will Soon Serve Fresh Steak Burgers In Silver Lake
A fresh, quality steak sandwich is the key to this new burger spot (Photo via Facebook)
Haché LA, a new steak sandwich shop, held their soft opening last night in Silver Lake.The promise of free food and drinks packed the new spot, which will have its official grand opening in location of Tarascos at 3319 W. Sunset Boulevard on September 18. Founder Michael "Mick" Schepers (who owns Mick's Karma Bar in Irvine) has some pretty strict parameters when it comes to what qualifies as a true Haché sandwich.
According to a release, the ground beef should be four hours old or less and of steak quality. It should be seasoned only after forming, and only on the outside-like a steak. Once formed, the patty must be cooked within a half hour.
The result is a fresh, high-quality burger-esque steak sandwich on a soft bun. The bun is attached in the back, holding in all the juice and toppings. We tried the Habanero Burger (chiles, queso fresco, garlic mayo) and the signature offering, the Karma Burger (american cheese, karma sauce, leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion). We washed them down with draft Pacifico and house made strawberry basil lemonade.
The restaurant's open patio style dining area connects to a busy kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work. There's a street side counter that looks directly into the kitchen as well. If you're looking for a classier, but still cheap, alternative to your fast food runs, this could be the place.
You can watch your meal made fresh (Photo via Juliet Bennett Rylah/LAist)
The crew is still working on solidifying their hours and full menu, but expect a grand opening Thursday, September 18. We'll be updating with new developments as we find them out.
Haché LA. 3319 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake.
One year ago, Congress voted to defund public media, eliminating a critical $1.7 million from our budget every year going forward. But they couldn’t silence us, and we’re not going anywhere. LAist is now 100% community funded and that means we’re taking our future into our own hands and turning to you to keep local reporting strong.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
