DINING FEATURE
BY WESLEY GARDNER
The six-piece chicken wing basket ($9) comes in avors including bualo hot, barbecue, lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, teriyaki, mango habanero and butter Cajun.
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While the classic burger ($8.50) comes with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and red onions, patrons can customize their order by adding anything from the menu, including this option, which features cheese, bacon and grilled chicken.
In addition to a selection of craft beers, Burger Buzz oers an exclusive selection of wine imported from Italy.
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Burger Buzz Local burger joint survives early re, pandemic to thrive in Humble S ince opening Burger Buzz in January 2020, owner Said Rastegar has already had to
consists of burgers, chicken wings, sh, sandwiches and nger foods, but Rastegar said almost everything on the menu can be combined to create a unique customized meal. “Whatever they want, we do,” Rastegar said. “We don’t say no. We build everything for you.” Rastegar said all of the ingredients used at the restaurant—outside of a few exceptions—are fresh, never frozen. He also noted the menu contains veggie and turkey burgers as well as halal options. In addition to the dining options, Rastegar said Burger Buzz oers a selection of craft beer and wine. “These are exclusive wine [options],” Rastegar said. “You can’t
buy these in any store.” Looking to the future, Rastegar said he hopes to expand the business throughout the Greater Houston area. “The goal is to be franchised,” Rastergar said. “First, we have to nd the right way to manage everything. When we manage our business, manage our payroll, manage our food costs, then we’ll be ready for expansion.” More than anything, Rastegar said he takes pride in watching his customers enjoy their meals. “A lot of the customers that come in, they hug us. They say, ‘Thank you,’” Rastegar said. “That’s all that matters.”
Owner Said Rastegar opened Burger Buzz in January 2020.
overcome more setbacks than he anticipated, but that hasn’t stopped him from pushing forward. Rastegar initially opened the burger joint in Deerbook Mall. “We were there for about six weeks and, unfortunately, my store caught on re,” Rastegar said. “By the time we recovered, [the COVID- 19 pandemic] happened.” After business started to pick up in 2021, Rastegar decided to relocate the restaurant from the mall to a brick-and-mortar location on Hwy. 59 in Humble in July 2022. The Burger Buzz menu mainly
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Burger Buzz 20845 Hwy. 59 N., Ste. 200, Humble 346-345-0017
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