(Gerry Furth-Sides) It’s more than enough to just be at Hank’s resort-like restaurant in Pacific Palisades on a sunny afternoon any day of the year. Everyone seems be on holiday and with the sun overhead, you feel like you are in “Charade” at Megeve in the Swiss Alps with Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant.
But this is the month to go: Hank’s restaurant’s celebrates its Double Diamond burger’s honor of being named the “best burger” in the Best of the Southland 2022 readers’ choice poll.
To celebrate you can enjoy Chef award-winning burger with a special side and beverage for $25 all month. Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. 1033 N. Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades. hankspalisades.co. Hank’s, named in honor of Owner Rick Caruso’s father Hank is located at Palisades Village on Swarthmore. One of the original anchor buildings in the constructed village, its remodeled still holds class and atmosphere, including a wonderful old classic black and white tile floor inside.
The old-school service matches, not only the phenomenal servers but General Manager Edgar Fernandez is on hand to see that everything runs smoothly. It all makes for a lot of fun.
The idea behind it was to offer guests elevated American classics, handcrafted classic cocktails, draft and bottle craft beers and premium wines served by Coravin offering something for everyone.
Executive Chef Isaias Peña’s Hank’s Double Diamond Burger is his beef blend of wagyu, brisket and short rib layered with Tillamook cheddar, caramelized onions, butter lettuce, Roma tomatoes and Hank’s special sauce on potato bun.
To celebrate this exciting honor Chef Peña will be offering a Los Angeles Times “BEST BURGER” Winner “Best of the Southland” Hank’s Double Diamond Burger Special which will include a Hank’s Double Diamond Burger, Choice of Side (Fries, Onion Rings, or Salad), and Beverage(Wine, Draft Beer, or Non-Alcoholic Drink) for $25.00 per person through the month.
“The Hank’s Team and I are honored by this award and many, many thanks to everyone that voted,” says Peña. “We take great pride in the making of our burgers atHank’s, and we also have a new menu that has something for everyone featuring steaks, seafood, and a selection of small and shared plates, so we invite you all to come enjoy!”
Hank’s is open every Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 9:00pm, and every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm.For more information about Hank’s or to make reservations,please call 424.363.7166 directly or visit www.HanksPalisades.com.
Like The Grove at the Original Farmer’s Market, there is holiday entertainment in addition to beautiful shops for window shopping to walk off that burger after a meal.
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 