Happy National Burger Day!
What is national burger day?
This Monday, the 28th of May, is National Burger Day: the one day of the year where we celebrate the humble hamburger. From its origins in the United States around 1900, the hamburger has come a long way from its beginning as a slab of grilled meat between two pieces of bread.
While a simple juicy burger is definitely still on the menu, there is no ingredient on earth that’s off-limits for a hamburger these dats. A standard of hot fast food, they’re quick and easy to adapt to any taste or dietary restriction.
Where can I celebrate?
It’s easy to celebrate National Burger Day this year, just head down to your favourite burger joint and order with reckless abandon. Why not order a burger you’ve never tried before, or finally go to that place down the street to see what it’s all about?
Some of my favourite Melbourne burger joints are.
- Macelleria (of course, they are like family!)
- Royal Stacks
- Easey’s. Burgers in a train, on a roof.
- Huxtaburger
- and for an excellent gluten-free bun, I can’t go past Grill’d.
Want to celebrate burgers like you just found out they existed?
That’s the spirit! The Dandenong Market has embraced national burger day with a bear hug. They have burgers on offer to suit all tastes, including an Indian Stack Burger (vegetarian), an Eggplant Burger (vegan) and a range of dessert burgers that will send you dizzy (and not just from the sugar). The options range from obviously delicious to something resembling fashion more than food. Seriously, check out the website!
www.dandenongmarket.com.au/news/national-burger-day-2018
If you want to join in the fun but aren’t fussed about burgers, the Dandenong Markets will let you celebrate as a spectator. There’s a professional burger eating contest on the day (did you know that there are national rankings for competitive eating?), and I’m sure it’ll be just as entertainingwatching people tackling some of the custom burgers made for the day.
Looking for something a little more upmarket?
Melba restaurant is changing their flavours of the world buffet to the US of A for one day only.There’s a lunch and a dinner option, offering wagyu beef (with foie gras and black truffle aioli), peri peri chicken (with smoked chipotle aioli) and falafel burgers (with homemade tzatziki).
Definitely upmarket, but definitely burgers.
Also, The Boatbuilders Yard have teamed up with Brasserie Bread to offer a new burger for one day only, the ‘Miss Piggy 3 Ways’. Featuring pork belly, bacon jam and bacon on a brioche bun, Miss Piggy 3 Ways also comes with her signature sass in the form of jalapeños and roast pineapple.
But it’s cold outside!
Happy to celebrate but you’d rather you didn’t have to leave the house? Why not call up your favourite home delivery service and try something brand new, delivered straight to your door.
You can enjoy a burger no matter your dietary restrictions or preferences. Vegetarian or vegan? Ditch the meat patty for a chickpea or potato and bean patty. Low carb? Go bun-less, or wrap yourfillings in lettuce (it’s still a burger if you believe!).
Failing that, why not experiment? You can add anything to a bun (or lettuce wrap), macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, lunch meat… the sky (and the sensitivity of your digestive tract) is the limit!
Or simply make your own with this awesome recipe from Neil Perry.
Happy National Burger Day.
Dani xx