Creative Gourmet: 8 L.A. Spots To Try Unique Treats

An old-school burgers, fries, shakes and beers place with a funky, modern twist. Now the burgers are grass-fed, the fries have more options, the shakes are to die for, and the beers, well, those have always been good. At Pono Burger, Chef Makani's philosophy is simple: use organic and farm fresh ingredients for a handcrafted burger made with integrity that above all, tastes great. Check out their sought after Piku Fig Burger made with housemade drunken caramelized fig jam, organic beef patty, Fermier brie cheese, Niman ranch bacon, crushed hazelnuts, organic arugula and topped with housemade balsamic vinaigrette. Alternatively (or try both) taste their housemade milkshake, made with Straus Family Creamery vanilla soft serve ice cream and salted caramel sauce with Niman ranch bacon bits. Pono Burger 829 Broadway Santa Monica, CA [Photos via]