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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New burger joint opens in heart of city
A NEW burger joint has opened up in the heart of the city and, if you like your patties smashed, it could be the place for you. Smashing Stack opened on Friday, June 27 and, after a slow beginning, its owner is proud that his blood, sweat, and tears are paying off. "I've lived in Salisbury for years, and I wanted to offer something different," said Kai White, the owner. Mr White said it was "smash burgers" that gave him an edge on his burger-flipping rivals. He said: "There's only one other place that does them. We got the idea from Hungary. Read more Wine shop looking to relocate to former city centre clothing store Much-anticipated new bakery opens this weekend The latest food hygiene ratings for Salisbury businesses "I know it's an American thing, but I spent a lot of time in Hungary, and there's a company, 'Simon's Burgers', that took off there." He continued: "The way it's cooked, the burger caramelises on the outside and locks in the flavour. There's no seasoning, no extra ingredients, just the beef." Despite only being 29, the businessman has years of experience in food and hospitality, having worked in some Salisbury hotels and for household names, like Domino's - where he was an area manager. He said: "I've always worked in hospitality, and I used to work in hotels. I want to do something for myself instead of working for other people." He took the plunge to open his takeaway restaurant after Lee's Fish Bar closed. Mr White said: "The opportunity came up and we said, 'Let's go for it.'" The name of the restaurant has no particular significance. According to the owner, he "thought it was quite a nice name." It is also the name of the takeaway joint's signature burger, the 'Smashing Stack Burger', which has three patties, "triple cheese" and bacon. Asked if, a week in, he was still sure of his choice to open his own business, Mr White said he was "happy." (Image: Charles Elliman) He said: "It's been painful and a lot of work, but it's been alright since the refurb. It took a lot of hard work to get it where I wanted it to be. "There were a lot of late nights spent getting it ready. Come and give us a try and let us know what you think. "We've had really good feedback." Smashing Stack can be found at 37 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AP. It is open Sunday to Thursday from 4pm until 10.30pm, and 4pm until 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Burger and loaded fries takeaway will open late to serve Chapel clubbers
A NEW burger takeaway is coming to Salisbury – and it plans to open late on Friday and Saturday nights to feed hungry clubbers. Smashing Stack will open at 37 Milford Street, directly opposite The Chapel Nightclub, at the end of June. The building used to be Lee's Fish Bar, which closed suddenly at the start of this year. It is understood that the owners have retired. Paper signs in the window say the new venture will offer smash burgers and loaded fries, and the 'best deals' will be available online. The new business is 'opening soon' (Image: Newsquest) The signs say Smashing Stack will open until 3.30am at weekends, allowing it to serve Chapel-goers when they leave the club. A website, does not have any more information about the venture. Companies House says it will be run by Salisbury local Kai White. When Lee's closed, one customer said: 'I heard he shut and is not re-opening; just going to enjoy retirement. Such a shame. Fantastic food and such a lovely couple.' Read more City restaurant 'goes out with a bang' with full house on last day Italian restaurant to be replaced by sports bar and nightclub this summer Another wrote: 'I asked the 'boss man' in [neighbouring takeaway] Dominic, and he said he thinks Mr Lee has retired.' Another nearby takeaway, Chick-o-Land on New Canal, closed for three weeks in March to undergo a full refurbishment. The fried chicken outlet normally opens between 2pm and 11pm from Thursday to Sunday, and between 2pm and 4am at weekends.
