Cult-Favorite Smashburger Concept Burger She Wrote Is Expanding to the Valley

Don Nguyen’s popular wagyu smashburger joint, Burger She WroteNhấp để mở bảng điều khiển bên để xem thêm thông tin, is officially branching out from its original Fairfax neighborhood roots to open a highly anticipated second location in Sherman OaksNhấp để mở bảng điều khiển bên để xem thêm thông tin this May.

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Don Nguyen is relocating Burger She Wrote to Sherman Oaks. The wagyu smashburger concept he co-founded with the late Steven Arroyo will inaugurate its second location at 14245 Ventura Blvd on May 30, introducing the Oklahoma Burger that established the brand’s devoted following to the Valley for the first time.

It is essential to comprehend the Oklahoma Burger prior to placing an order. This technique originated in the 1920s when chefs realized that mashing thinly sliced onions into cooking beef enhanced the meat's volume while infusing it with flavor—a necessity-driven method that ultimately yields a superior burger compared to most subsequent methods. Nguyen, a native of Oklahoma, did not adopt this style through trend analysis. It is the burger of his childhood, and Burger She Wrote focuses on executing it well rather than performing several tasks satisfactorily. “I was reluctant to perform numerous tasks inadequately,” Nguyen stated. I aimed to excel in a singular endeavor. Our competitive advantage is in quality. In an era where Los Angeles' culinary landscape favors maximalism and innovation, such a stance constitutes a distinct declaration.

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The Fairfax original, inaugurated in 2021, has garnered a following that often arises only when the cuisine is authentically exceptional and the brand identity is truly cohesive. Professional skaters, artists, and sometimes celebrities—Benny Blanco, Seth Rogen, Tony Hawk, Hilary Duff, Turnstile—frequently visit, which in the Fairfax district carries a particular significance not found elsewhere. The neighborhood has always served as a convergence point for skate culture, streetwear, and the wider Los Angeles creative community, and Burger She Wrote seamlessly integrates into this environment without being deliberately designed for it.

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The Sherman Oaks expansion signifies the second phase of Burger She Wrote and serves as the initial authentic assessment of the transferability of its success from Fairfax. Arroyo, with prior projects such as Church & State, Escuela Taqueria, and Cobras & Matador, contributed a substantial hospitality background to the partnership; his legacy persists through his family's involvement in the operation alongside Nguyen and the wider ownership group. The brand's ongoing expansion strategy indicates that the Sherman Oaks location marks the commencement of a broader initiative rather than a singular extension.

Burger She Wrote (14245 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks) will commence operations on May 30.