Illusive Restaurant & Bar

09/09/2025

Yep it's that good

09/05/2025

The Johnny Dangerously Black Angus Cajun Smashed Patties Candy Bacon/Mushrooms/Bleu Cheese Crumbles Garlic Mayo/ Lettuce-Onion/Toasted Egg Twist.🍔🤤😋
This burger is so dangerously delicious, you might need a safe word. 🍔🤤😋
It's not just a meal; it's a cry for help... a delicious, delicious cry for help. 🍔🤤😋
Get one before they're gone because my cardiologist told me I should probably stop making them this good. 🍔🤤😋

09/05/2025

🍔🥓 **BREAKING LUNCH NEWS** 🥓🍔

A recent *totally real, not made up* study from the **National Institute of Bacon & Happiness** has confirmed what we already knew:

➡️ **Certified Black Angus Bacon Smashed Burger + Fries = \$12**
➡️ **Certified Black Angus Bacon Smashed *Cheese*burger + Fries = \$14**

📊 Science shows that adding cheese to your burger increases joy by 117%, improves handshake confidence, and makes your ex question their life choices.

👨‍⚕️ 9 out of 10 doctors agree: *“Eat more bacon. Also, bring me one.”*
👩‍🔬 Lab animals given cheeseburgers immediately quit the experiment and opened food trucks.

And don’t forget — every burger comes with fries. Because a burger without fries is just a meat diary entry, and that’s weird.

So, from **11AM–2PM EVERYDAY**, ditch your sad desk salad, escape that boring Zoom call, and come experience lunch the way scientists intended: **with BACON.**

⚠️ Side effects:

* Extreme happiness
* Temporary food coma
* The uncontrollable urge to shout “SCIENCE!!!” after every bite

09/04/2025

Asian Peanut Sauce Jumbos 🍜🥢🥮
Jumbo Wings Tossed 🍗😋🤤
w/ Asian Peanut Sauce 🥜🌶️🍚
Fig Glaze/Micro Cilantro-Sesame Seeds Garnish 🌿✨🌱

09/02/2025

⚡️ THE LAST BITE BETRAYAL CONTEST ⚡️

There are only two kinds of people on this cursed planet:
🥂 The angels who offer you the last bite.
👹 The feral raccoons who take it without blinking.

If you’ve ever watched a so-called “friend” steal your fries like a sewer rat in a Gucci belt — it’s time to drag them into the light.

💸 How to Enter & Maybe Win a $50 Gift Certificate:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Tag the shameless food bandit who haunts your plate
3️⃣ Share this post so the betrayal can live forever on their timeline

⚡ Winner announced Thursday — so sharpen your knives and choose your scapegoat wisely.

👉 Because when it comes to the last bite, there are no heroes. Only survivors. 🍟🔪

08/29/2025

Aside from a 2 star review saying we where closed when we where open. 🙄🤔😊
35 Five Star reviews in the past few weeks.🤩🥳👍 Almost 1 million Views. 😲😎👏 Not to bad for a Mom n Pop in Rensselaer NY.
As always we truly appreciate each and everyone that supports our journey. 🥰🙏💖

08/28/2025

Just like that friends. Pothole Season is amongst us. 😅🚧🚗

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room (and no, it’s not on the menu). Prices everywhere have been going absolutely bonkers. 🤯💸📈 Gas, groceries, even your neighbor’s lemonade stand—it’s all gone off the rails. ⛽🍎🍋

After our last menu change, we had no choice but to bump up pricing a little. Why? 🍟💰🤔 Because we run a legit operation. We’ve got a full team here, and everyone’s on payroll. 🧑‍💼🤝😊 No shortcuts, no “under the table” nonsense—unless you count the fries that sometimes roll under there. 🍟🤣🤷

BUT… here comes the plot twist. While working on our Fall/Winter menu, we’ve been in secret negotiations with our vendors—picture us in trench coats and sunglasses, sliding contracts across diner booths. And guess what? We actually pulled off some wins. 🍔😎🥳

Translation: on our new menu, some prices are coming **down.** Yep, you heard that right—down. Especially on burgers. (Honestly, finding lower prices in 2025 is like spotting a unicorn at Walmart, but here we are.) 🍔🦄✨

So we’re calling this a victory—not just for us, but for you, our legendary customers. Every dollar we managed to save is going right back into your meals. Because let’s face it, a cheaper burger tastes just a little bit juicier. 🍔😋🎉

We can’t thank you enough for riding out the chaos with us. Y’all kept showing up, and now we get to pay it back—with deliciousness at friendlier prices. 🍔🙏💖

👉 Also, down below you’ll see our holiday closure dates. Our crew needs some well-earned family time (and maybe a nap or two). 😴🗓️🥳

Stay locked in with us, because the new menu is about to drop—and trust us, it’s gonna be tasty.+ 🍔🤤✨

08/25/2025

🍔🥓 **BREAKING LUNCH NEWS** 🥓🍔

A recent *totally real, not made up* study from the **National Institute of Bacon & Happiness** has confirmed what we already knew:

➡️ **Certified Black Angus Bacon Smashed Burger + Fries = \$12**
➡️ **Certified Black Angus Bacon Smashed *Cheese*burger + Fries = \$14**

📊 Science shows that adding cheese to your burger increases joy by 117%, improves handshake confidence, and makes your ex question their life choices.

👨‍⚕️ 9 out of 10 doctors agree: *“Eat more bacon. Also, bring me one.”*
👩‍🔬 Lab animals given cheeseburgers immediately quit the experiment and opened food trucks.

And don’t forget — every burger comes with fries. Because a burger without fries is just a meat diary entry, and that’s weird.

So, from **11AM–2PM EVERYDAY**, ditch your sad desk salad, escape that boring Zoom call, and come experience lunch the way scientists intended: **with BACON.**

⚠️ Side effects:

* Extreme happiness
* Temporary food coma
* The uncontrollable urge to shout “SCIENCE!!!” after every bite

08/23/2025

1st Pic
Street PopCorn Smash
Double Smashed Black Angus Patties
Caramelized Bacon/Smoked Paprika-Lime Sauce
Cotija Cheese/Popcorn Chips/Lettuce/Toasted Egg Twist 🍔🍟😋

2nd Pic
Frank Poncherello
Crunchy All Natural Chicken Breast
Smashed Chorizo Pattie
Pickled Onions/Pepper Jack Cheese
Pico de Gallo Sauce/Lettuce/Toasted Ciabatta 🍔🌶️🤤

08/23/2025

🐶✨ SATURDAY YAPPY HOUR ✨🐶
Your dog’s been begging for this all week (and honestly, so have you). Join us on the patio for drink specials, snacks, and more tail wags than your heart can handle.

Drinks for the humans. Treats for the pups. Vibes for everyone.

08/20/2025

Great way to start the day
Very Nice Surprise.
Thank you for your visit Dominic

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