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Burger Alert: Umami Opens in Pasadena Today
Umami Burger, the ever-expanding purveyors of the sixth taste, are continuing to bring the elusive flavor to the tips of our tongues, opening yet another storefront of their popular burger shop today in Pasadena.
The new outpost is located in the heart of Old Town, and features Umami's typical clean, minimalist design. The focus, of course, is on their burger, which is always part of the conversation when discussing who makes the best in L.A. -- and the country for that matter.
Adam Fleischman and his team have partnered with the nearby Le Cordon Bleu cooking school to create the location's signature burger, but have yet to settle on a final recipe. Until then, the special offering will be a chicken cordon bleu burger, which is made with a breaded chicken patty stuffed with ham and beschamel. Floats, scoops, and cones will be provided by L.A. Creamery, which was recently acquired by Fleishman and his team. There will be cocktails and spiked shakes, including a boozy absinthe root beer float.
Between this new Umami, the Coolhaus coming in next door, and the Stone Company Store that opened just week, Pasadena is really upping its coolness cred.
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