California: Padres-inspired sandwich debuts at Sycuan Casino Resort

Sunday, August 17, 2025 3:05 PM
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  • Domenick Candelieri, KSWB/KUSI-TV

A new menu item at Sycuan Casino Resort pays tribute to a Padres player.

The 44 Smash Burger offered at Rank & File for a limited time is inspired by El Cajon native and Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove.

Crafted by Senior Executive Chef Thierry Bregeon, the sandwich contains three beef patties layered with bacon jam, muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato and habanero aioli between a toasted bun, topped off by a fried pickle, according to Sycuan Casino Resort.

“Wow, this is some really good bacon jam! The habanero is not too spicy. And the melted cheese? This is a pretty freaking good burger!” Musgrove said.