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I was recently invited to sample the new menu at the Hard Rock Cafe. The invite touted a giant brownie sundae, and I work right nearby, so how could I say no? Maximum sugar, minimal exercise. Perfect.

Of course, the sundae was just part of the meal. For apps, we sampled the spinach-artichoke dip, bruschetta (not pictured), and the impressive-looking Nachopalooza plate.

 

Hard Rock Cafe event via dallasfoodnerd.com

 

Hard Rock Cafe event via dallasfoodnerd.com

I thought the nachos were going to be my favorite, but the cheese wasn’t quite melted and the smoked beef brisket was a bit chewy. The bruschetta actually won me over. What can I say? I’m a sucker for basil. The flatbread served with the spinach-artichoke dip was delicious, too.

Next we sampled the grilled chicken arugula salad (which, to me, had a rather acidic dressing)…

Hard Rock Cafe event via dallasfoodnerd.com

the fried shrimp platter (very juicy and tender)…

Hard Rock Cafe event via dallasfoodnerd.com

the smoked beef brisket sandwich (again with the chewy meat)…

Hard Rock Cafe event via dallasfoodnerd.com

and their Local Legendary — a hamburger with a white cheese, jalapeños, fried onions, pico de gallo and some type of chipotle mayo.

Hard Rock Cafe event via dallasfoodnerd.com

I can’t believe i’m saying this, but I think I enjoyed that burger more than the sundae. A juicy patty with a hint of spiciness and a mess of stringy onions… so good. Not something I’d eat for lunch every day, but perfect for special, artery-clogging occasions.

Turns out, the “Local Legendary” is on every Hard Rock’s menu, but each location gets to come up with their own combo. It’s nice to see a place like Hard Rock giving their chefs that freedom. And what delicious freedom it is.

Then, of course, the star of the hour. Ben and Jerry’s vanilla atop a rich brownie in a giant margarita glass.

Hard Rock Cafe event via dallasfoodnerd.com

I could have done without the whipped cream, but I’m just not a whipped cream kind of girl. The brownie was my favorite part — moist and chocolate-y. Again, not something I’d eat every day, but… yum.

Overall, the meal was about what I expected — classic American food, not too greasy, plated neatly. The nachos were a disappointment, but the burger was a pleasant surprise.

 

(Disclaimer: I was provided with a complimentary meal, and all thoughts are my own.)

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Loryn Thompson

Loryn is a herb-growing, barbecue-loving, tea-drinking Texan who believes the best foods in life are simple. When she’s not in the kitchen, you can find her reading, practicing yoga or helping brands better understand their online audiences as a digital strategist.
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