Four Burgers

Cambridge Hotels – Specializing in gourmet fast foot, this new Central Square joint keeps it simple. The modern bright décor is minimal: white walls, stainless steel chairs and bare tables. It’s all about the burgers here, and as the name implies, there are only four choices: beef , turkey, salmon or vegetable. But these aren’t your everyday burgers. Proprietor Michael Bissanti, who also owns the Paramount restaurant on Beacon Hill, only uses the finest ingredients. The hamburger is made with Brandt Beef, the same steer served at the five-star steakhouse, Grill 23. The turkey burger, served with apple & cranberry chutney, is from hormone-free birds raised in upstate New York. The vegan black bean burger - topped with guacamole & salsa – is a hand-made organic patty from Blue Mango of Portland, Maine. And the fish burger, served with Asian slaw and soy mayo, is wild-Atlantic salmon. You choose your bun (white or whole-wheat), and pick from a assortment of delicious toppings including grilled mushrooms and caramelized onions. Tasty sides include house cut fries, waffle chips, sweet potato fries, and a mesclun salad with balsamic vinaigrette. There’s even a wine and beer list to wash it all down. And don’t forget the terrific desserts: homemade brownies, Toscanini ice cream sandwiches, and old-school milkshakes. Though a little pricey (the sandwiches are $7-$8.50 and are not huge), Four Burgers will quench that fast food fix - with a little less guilt than the traditional greasy spoon.
Four Burgers, 704 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-441-5444
http://www.fourburgers.com