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Experience the Delicious Mystery of Side Biscuit’s Meat Hammers!

Experience the Delicious Mystery of Side Biscuit’s Meat Hammers!

by | Jun 23, 2023

Diners in search of a creative and fun culinary experience need to look no further than Side Biscuit, located at 1232 Packard St. in Ann Arbor. This beloved eatery has now introduced its weekly Mystery Meat Hammers to the menu – an ambitious ghost concept inspired by Owner and Head Chef Jordan Balduf’s close friend’s unique nickname!

Side Biscuit, located at 1232 Packard St. in Ann Arbor, has become renowned for its creative chicken wings and biscuits. With weekly specials inspired by local and international flavors, and sauces like gochujang and Thai curry, customers always have something delicious to try. Now, there’s even more reason to visit Side Biscuit as mystery meat hammers have returned to the menu. This experimental ghost concept is a result of Owner and Head Chef Jordan Balduf’s inspiration from his friend’s hot dog nickname, ‘meat hammer’. Make sure to stop by Side Biscuit to sample this unique dish!

With everyone’s favorite food at the forefront, Balduf’s creative and inventive approach to toppings makes it a must-try. From classic toppings like bacon and cheese to more unique options like fried pickles and mac and cheese, there’s something for everyone at Side Biscuit. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience Balduf’s culinary genius!

Side Biscuit’s unique Instagram account, @meathammers, proudly displays amazing creations, such as the jelly and pork stuffed paczki hammer or the Double Down hammer. Ypsilanti-based popup Lucha Puerco currently has a weekly residency at Side Biscuit, offering a range of delicious meat hammers including the mystery variety, like the one with corn tortilla topped with corn, cilantro, and Kewpie mayonnaise. This is a great opportunity to sample something truly special! If you’re a fan of meat and creative flavor combinations, Side Biscuit is worth checking out. With their ever-changing menu and collaborations with local popups like Lucha Puerco, there’s always something new and exciting to try.

Balduf, the founder of Meat Hammers, cites EJ’s! Gourmet Street Cuisine is a major source of inspiration for his creations. To celebrate the launch of Meat Hammers, they even did a takeover of EJ’s! regular food cart outside the 8 Ball Saloon, serving up hot dogs with unique toppings like kimchi and poutine. With aspirations to become its entity, customers can look forward to meat hammers appearing on the menu from time to time and following Side Biscuit’s Facebook and Instagram accounts for specials and collaborations.

No matter what kind of food you crave, Side Biscuit has something for everyone. With creative weekly specials from local and international influences, creamy sauces, and mystery meat hammers, this Ann Arbor restaurant is a must-try haunt spot. Popup Lucha Puerco’s weekly residency provides yet another avenue to sample the deliciously novel creation that is their signature pork and jelly stuffed paczki and corpse borealis burgers. Anybody and everybody should go check out what Side Biscuit has to offer sirens: witness culinary creativity in its finer form.

Try the Mystery Meat Hammer
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