National Hamburger Day is on Tuesday, May 28, and for meat-lovers there is no better way to celebrate than taking a bite out of a juicy burger. Looking to spice things up? Here are a few spots doing it right!
Ground Chuck Norris | Rabbit Hole
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Known for their upscale pub food and trendy setting in Normal Heights, Rabbit Hole features a rock wall and an open-air game area. For guests looking to take their burger game to the next level, Rabbit Hole presents the ‘Ground Chuck Norris’: a beef chuck patty, choice of cheese and smothered in house Louie dressing – all topped with a bacon-wrapped and smoked chicken-stuffed jalapeno. Guests have the option to add bacon, avocado, grilled onion, onion strings, fried egg, mushrooms, and/or seasonal peppers (+ $1 each).
Double Cheese Burger | The Florence
North County’s newest restaurant, cocktail bar and café is serving up fast-food favorites with an elevated twist, including the Double Double. Enjoy the re-imagined classic this holiday with the Double Cheese Burger: American cheese, pickles, griddled onion, shredded lettuce, and secret sauce. Vegetarian? No problem. Impossible burger patties are available for an extra $5. Plus, The Florence recently launched a new happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. which includes deals on beer, wine and specialty cocktails ranging from $4-7.
J6 Burger | JSix & Upper East Bar
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Exploring San Diego’s East Village this National Hamburger Day? Stop by JSix or head to the rooptop and enjoy views of Petco Park from Upper East Bar while biting into a juicy burger. The J6 Burger is a mix of top secret grind served with American cheese, L.T.O. and thousand island. The burger is served with the restaurant’s famed herbed fries as well as the specialty Kimpton Solamar Lager for just $18 – available all day.
Triple Double Burger | 10 Barrel Brewing Co.
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What’s better than a burger and a beer? Snag a pint of suds with a special burger at 10 Barrel Brewing Co. on National Hamburger Day. Crafted specially for the holiday, the ‘Triple Double Burger’ features two chuck and Wagyu beef patties, four slices of Applewood smoked bacon, four slices of American cheese, house-made Russian dressing, and Sinister Ale onions – sandwiched between a jalapeño cheddar bun.
A few honorable mentions would include Henry's Pub, Hundred Proof, Tivoli Bar and Grill, Crazee Burger, The Friendly, Rocky's, Royale!, Pure Burger, Bare Back Grill, Biggie's Burgers, Waypoint Public and The Balboa, to name a few.
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