Burgers, fries and beer are a smash hit at this Studio City restaurant

Just when it seemed as if the smash burger craze had peaked, along comes Heavy Handed to set it sizzling again. For the Studio City branch of Heavy Handed (the original is on Main Street in Santa Monica) is a wonder to behold — a madcap space in what used to be Mister O’s, with a mural on the frontage by DJ Neff that fascinates and captivates, even as you hunger for your burger and fries.

There’s also an open patio that looks out on the seemingly nonstop traffic on Ventura Boulevard — a virtual light sculpture at night.