For the Win

One of the city’s most popular smashburgers comes from For the Win, which used to be a French bistro named Papilles before owner Santos Uy flipped the space during the pandemic. Whether you’re ordering a single, double or a triple, you’ll tear into crispy patties of grass-fed beef, plenty of griddled onions and a Thousand Island-esque sauce sandwiched between two halves of a Martin’s potato roll. Pair your burger with the delectable fries if you have room in your budget—For the Win's higher-quality take on a typical fast food meal comes with markedly premium prices. My only quibble is that quality tends to vary widely; I’ve had less than stellar smashburgers when I’ve dropped into the Grand Central Market location, though the Hollywood outpost never fails to deliver.