Burger stand Between 2 Buns opens at Mount Vernon Marketplace

An artisanal burger stand has joined the vendors at the Mount Vernon Marketplace.

Between 2 Buns began serving its gourmet burgers at the market, located at 520 Park Ave., on Friday.

The stall is owned by Andrew Cole, who also operates Cultured, a charcuterie bar in the marketplace.

"I felt like a burger joint was fairly necessary, especially for this area," Cole said. "I thought it was a much needed niche that Mount Vernon's kind of missing."

In addition to a variety of beef, turkey, chorizo and veggie burgers, Between 2 Buns serves "worldly" poutine with flavors profiles that go beyond the traditional gravy- and cheese curd-topped fries. The poutine selection includes Italian, Thai, barbecue and Mediterranean flavors.

Between 2 Buns also serves boozy milkshakes, and Cole said they're planning to incorporate house-made sausages soon.

The shop sources locally from providers including Hawks Hill Creamery, Stone Mill Bakery, ice cream maker Taharka Bros., and Andy's Eggs and Poultry. Between 2 Buns also incorporates some of the same ingredients as Cultured, like shaved spicy pickles.

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"It's really nice to have so much influence from the local scene," Cole said.

The Mount Vernon Marketplace will host a "grand reopening" Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. to showcase the new vendors that have joined the space, including Between 2 Buns and Brown Rice.

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