ilk Lodge In The Kitchen

Back in the kitchen at Ilk Lodge in Olympia, owner and brewer Pat Jansen and Chef Shane Manly show how their Farmers Deluxe Smashburger comes together. The burger starts on a ripping-hot griddle for the perfect sear, then layers smoked gouda, fresh local vegetables, and the house favorite “goop”—a tangy mix of mayo, pickle brine, mustard, garlic, and pickles. The result is a rich, crispy-edged burger that highlights Washington-grown ingredients and the lodge’s playful take on a Midwest classic.