Spartacat special

I went for lunch with Dave today at the Works, a burger place here in Ottawa. I went about a year ago with Daphne and quite enjoyed myself, so when Dave suggested it, I jumped at the chance. I had the Spartacat Special, named after the mascot of the Ottawa Senators. Gouda, avocado and bacon. I was thinking about the Roughriders Comeback, but Dave ordered it and I didn't feel like getting the same burger as him. I assume it is a typo in the menu and they meant a Rough Riders Comeback, but only a CFL geek would notice, nevermind care about the difference. Though maybe they might mean the Roughriders and not the Rough Riders. You never know, there are folks from Saskatchewan all over the place. Anyway, the burger was great. I love avocado or guacamole on a burger. There is something about the creaminess of the avocado that I think complements a burger very well. I'd get this one again the next time I go to the works if it didn't mean not getting a chance the try another one of the dozens they offer.

 

Comments

[Mike S]

You've gotta respect any place that is willing to name their chili "The Rear Ender".

[Chris]

The original works on Beechwood closed recently, and they're opening a new location in the mall around the corner from our house. I walked by last night and the sign said it's opening on Monday -it's the best thing to happen to the neighbourhood in decades...

[Mike D]

I'm sure they meant Rough Rider... but it may not be a football reference. Maybe it's a reference to how the burger treats the eater??