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What is in a quadruple bypass burger vortex?

By Liam Parker

The Quadruple Coronary Bypass Burger is also known as the Super-Stack and contains 8 slices of Texas toast, four 4-ounce griddled sirloin patties, two 8-ounce flame-grilled sirloin patties, 28 slices of American cheese, 4 fried eggs, 27 strips of bacon, grilled onions, diner relish, and mayonnaise.

What is Vortex burger?

This 9,600-Calorie Burger Is An Architectural Feat Two 8-ounce sirloin patties. 28 slices of American cheese. Four fried eggs. 27 strips of bacon. Plus, some grilled onions, mayonnaise, and diner relish (relish, mustard, and ketchup), thrown on for good measure.

Why do you have to be 21 to eat at the vortex?

You have to be 21 to enter into the vortex because it’s more of a bar that serves burgers.

How much is the quadruple bypass burger?

For $21.28 and at the cost of some months off your life, you can enjoy the Octuple Bypass Burger at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas.

Why would someone need a quadruple bypass?

A quadruple bypass heart surgery may be necessary if coronary artery disease has caused plaque to build up in the blood vessels and blocked blood flow to the heart. These blockages need to be “bypassed” so the blood flow is rerouted past them.

Who owns the vortex?

It’s the scene owner Michael Benoit intended to create when he opened the first Midtown location (it’s since moved from the corner of West Peachtree and 11th streets to Peachtree Street between 7th and 8th) in 1992. “Myself, my brother, Hank, and my sister, Suzanne, have very unique personalities,” says Benoit.

Does the vortex have veggie burgers?

*NOTE: While the Impossible Burger patty is technically vegan, please be aware that The Vortex does not employ vegan cooking practices. Salads come with one dressing on the side. Additional dressings are an additional charge – 3.25-ounce serving.

Does the vortex allow smoking?

Since 1992, The Vortex has always been the place where you can eat, drink and, yes, smoke to your heart’s content. At The Vortex-Midtown, the smoking of cigarettes (and e-cigarettes) will be allowed when dining outside on our sidewalk patio.

Does the vortex check ID?

ID REQUIRED All patrons will be required to present proper identification. If there is no host or security personnel at the entrance, and you seat yourself, your server will check your ID at the table (or bar) – so, please have it available. No ID = No service.