Sear Savor

Sear + Savor was originally founded as Smash in July 2023 in Eagle, Idaho. Founders Ron and Lindsey Hunt had been working corporate jobs for more than a decade and believed there could be a more rewarding way to earn money. Lindsey had always dreamed of creating a restaurant where she could bring American comfort food to life. Building a traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant would take heavy capital, years to build, and the restaurant scene in Eagle was already well-established. But, she knew there was a better way. The first iteration of the menu had sandwiches, several salads, luxurious cheeseburgers, and even gourmet hot dogs. But after countless (but fun and delicious) hours of menu testing, it became clear that the winner was always the burgers but they weren’t just any burgers. They were smash burgers with a twist. Once the menu was complete, all that was left was deciding a location. A permanent location felt restrictive so it was decided that a food trailer could bring their vision to life. Ron and Lindsey reviewed dozens of websites offering custom built food trailers and found many non-traditional options to convert campers and horse trailers into mobile kitchens. After discovering a local manufacturer only 30 minutes from their home, Ron and Lindsey met with the owners to discuss a concept. They wanted something that was easy to park, light enough to tow with a smaller truck, and designed to be a state-of-the-art, commercial kitchen. Eight weeks later, a custom-built food trailer was finished, permits were in place, and they were living the food trailer life. In 2024, Smash transformed into Sear + Savor. New smash burger recipes are still being created and tested today!