LaGana

LaGana is a burger room on North West Street in Raleigh. The name of the format says most of it: burgers are the center of the menu, but the kitchen promises more than burgers alone.

The style is fine casual, a step up from a counter-service burger joint without the fuss of a formal dining room. Bold ideas meet comforting flavors, which is a fair description of a place that takes an everyday food seriously. The bar gets the same attention as the food, and the list is worth a look.

What to know

• Curated wines, beers, and bubbles are on the drinks list.
• The cocktails are handcrafted to order at the bar.
• General questions reach the restaurant at connect@laganabuilds.com.