Overview
It has been just five short months 4 Ounces introduced its blend of burgers, hip-hop and ethically-sourced produce to Alexandria, and they're not stopping there. This time it's Leichardt's turn, with the eatery bringing its mix of music and guilt-free food to Norton Street.
From December 10, burg lovers can find the same ace concept in a brand new location, trading seven days a week from midday until late. That means mondo burgers made with premium produce and out-of-the-ordinary flavours, all named after hip-hop legends, now have a second home.
Menu highlights include The Ol' Dirty, which is a glazed donut bun stuffed with two special blend patties, American cheese, Westmont pickle, maple bacon and house sauce; and The Cheezy Yeezy, which also doubles up the patties, while pairing them with liquid cheese, deep fried truffle mac and cheese, pickled green tomato and onion. For veggos, there's The ASAP: smoked tofu, deep-fried truffle mac and cheese, wild mushrooms, Westmont pickle, liquid cheese and house sauce on a milk bun. They've got burgers on bagels, southern fried chicken burgers and loaded fries, all piled high in that over-the-top, sloppy comfort food way.
And, thanks to head chef Rory Donnelley (ex-Cafe del Mar) and his childhood friend Mitch Coleman, this comfort food even comes guilt free. "80% of the produce comes from within a 300 kilometre radius of Sydney," says Donnelley. The buns are from Marrickville's Bread and Butter Project; the organic, free-range chicken from Feather and Bone; and the beef from Hereford Red, Orange. The drinks menu similarly keeps it local — think wines from Phillip Shaw, beers from Philter and Grifter and spirits from Archie Rose and Poor Tom's. Other partners include Challenger Small Goods, Karma Cola, Westmont for pickles and Donut Papi.
Find 4 Ounces at 166 Norton Street, Leichardt from midday on December 10. For further details, head to their website.
By Jasmine Crittenden and Sarah Ward.