EL CAJON, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A new menu item at Sycuan Casino Resort pays tribute to a Padres player.
The 44 Smash Burger offered at Rank & File for a limited time is inspired by El Cajon native and Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove.
Crafted by Senior Executive Chef Thierry Bregeon, the sandwich contains three beef patties layered with bacon jam, muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato and habanero aioli between a toasted bun, topped off by a fried pickle, according to Sycuan Casino Resort.
“Wow, this is some really good bacon jam! The habanero is not too spicy. And the melted cheese? This is a pretty freaking good burger!” Musgrove said.
The 44 Smash Burger, named after Musgrove’s iconic jersey number, celebrates the pitcher’s San Diego roots with its Hispanic American culinary-inspired spicy-sweet flavors.
The meal also comes with a choice of french fries, coleslaw, side salad, mac & cheese or Ranchero beans.
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