The Chesapeake Prime Burger at Del Friscoās Grille in Bethesda
Popeye’s buddy J. Wellington Wimpy is not the only fan of hamburgers. TheĀ beef industryĀ estimates thatĀ 50 billion burgers are consumed in the U.S. each year. That’s about three burgers a week for the average American. Ā Still, you won’t likelyĀ find area restaurants falling for the “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today” line, but you just might find yourself searching the cushions for some extra coins to take advantage of the bonanza of special hamburger promotions taking place aroundĀ town in honor of National Burger Day this Thursday, May 28.
OnĀ the bustling U Street corridor, Ulah Bistro is celebratingĀ America’s favoriteĀ sandwich withĀ 25% off its classic Bistro Burger, made with aĀ half pound of ground Angus beef and served on a brioche bun with leaf lettuce and tomato. It’s normally priced atĀ $12 with the option of adding fries or a salad for an extra $2 and isĀ available duringĀ lunch and dinner.Ā
Diners can also enjoy 25% off onĀ Station 4’s Smoked Kobe-Style Burger. Ā Located in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood, Station 4’s executive chef Orlando Amaro makes his mouthwatering burger with Snake River Farm wagyu and serves it on a brioche bun with stilton blue cheese, grilled onions, Boston lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise and a side of duck fat fries. Normally priced atĀ $20, it’s served exclusively atĀ dinner.
At North Bethesda’s Del Friscoās Grille, the Chesapeake Prime BurgerĀ is available until the end of May. The brainchild of chef Cody Lynch, the mountainousĀ burgerĀ is served on pretzel bread and topped with layers of jumbo lump crab, beer battered onion rings, honey mustard, and a roasted garlic and onion jam. The cost is $21 and it’s available during brunch, lunch and dinner.
One day or even one month is not enough time to celebrate hamburgers at each of Cafe Deluxe’s five locations. The chain isĀ offering a special collection of six burgers, including theĀ Porter Burger with grilled Angus beefĀ topped with provolone, beer-braised onions, bacon and Porter beer-infused mayoĀ on an onion poppy seed bun. There’s also the patriotically-named Red, White &Ā Blue Burger, featuring grilled Angus beef loadedĀ with blue cheese, red onion marmalade, bacon, and horseradish mayoĀ on a toasted sesame seed bun, courtesy Uptown Bakery. BurgersĀ range in price from $12.95 to $14.95 and are available only weekdaysĀ during lunch, except Wednesdays when they’re available all day and are half price.
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āAs life moves forward, what are you prepared to leave behind?" he wrote in a Facebook post announcing the move. "I am 65 years old, and I am asking just that. I am no longer who I used to think I was."
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