Located on Spring Street in Stamford, Volta is a chic spot with a unique menu. Sure, Volta's got coffee and espresso drinks, but it also offers a full menu of delightful crepes, gelato, and unique sandwiches and salads. Craving a crepe? Volta makes them with ingredients like nutella, maple syrup, and dulce de leche, along with other more savory options like smoked salmon and avocado. Or try the beet carpaccio salad. Complement your meal with a refreshing glass of made to order fruit juice. And don't forget Volta's other main attraction: gelato. It's available in a variety of flavors, each of which is worth trying. With such great tastes, it's no wonder that Volta is a quite popular Stamford spot.

Volta
30 Spring Street
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 883-8841
http://www.yelp.com/biz/volta-gelateria-creperia-stamford

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The humble hamburger is a great go-to meal, especially when you don’t have a lot of time. But with a few simple ingredients, you can elevate the fast food staple into something truly special. Here are five ways to make your burger a little better.

Make a patty out of ground turkey and mix it with a little dill. Stuff the middle with a chunk of Brie cheese and grill until the meat is cooked and the cheese melts. Serve on a roll with pickles and lettuce.

Mix Chinese five-spice powder into your ground beef to give it a rich, complex flavor. Once the patty has cooked, glaze the top with a soy ginger sauce and serve with cilantro, cabbage and pickled carrots.

Make a Chicago-style hot dog burger by topping a traditional patty with sweet relish, chopped white onions and hot peppers. A little ketchup and mustard will bring this one over the top.

For a classic French bistro take on the hamburger, gently caramelize onions in a pan and ladle them generously over the cooked burger along with a slice of Gouda cheese and crisp, thick-cut bacon. Serve on a buttery brioche roll.

To give your burgers a special kick, mix in adobo seasoning, red onion and finely grated lime peels into your ground beef. Grill ears of corn until kernels are just cooked, strip the kernels off and mix them with queso fresco and a little bit of mayonnaise to top the burgers.