4th Annual NY Burger Week, May 1-7, 2015 – Events and Tickets

To celebrate National Hamburger Month, Schweid & Sons proudly brings you the 4th Annual NY Burger Week, May 1-7, 2015.

The Burger Week is a 7-day celebration of trendsetting chefs and unique Burgers with a series of daily events.

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Friday, May 1, 2015

2ND ANNUAL NY BURGER FEAST
– Burger Party Featuring 7 of NYC’s Best Burger Restaurants –

May 1, 2015
Hudson Common
356 West 58th Street, NYC
5:00 – 8:00 pm

Price: $65
Click here to purchase a ticket

Ticket includes:

• Admission to event from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
• Sample from 7 Burger restaurants
• 3 All-NY Craft Beer Tasting Pours including beer from Kelso

What would The NY Burger Week be without a big burger party? Right? We hear you and we agree and that’s why we created THE NY BURGER FEAST. Join us on Friday, May 1st for an exclusive Burger party at Hudson Common in the Hudson hotel for a burger and beer feast of epic proportions. We’ve invited some of the best Burger spots around to come and serve you some of the tastiest burgers in the biz. Each restaurant will be showing you their best by offering a signature Burger from their menu using a selection of high-quality, fresh ground beef from Schweid & Sons. You’ll go from table to table as you walk around enjoying delicious burgers. Wash it all down with a selection of local craft beers from Kelso Beer on tap at Hudson Common.

FEATURED RESTAURANTS

• The Ainsworth
• Black Iron Burger
• GENUINE Roadside
• Hard Times Sundaes
• Heartland Brewery
• Hudson Common
• Ramen Burger

*Must be 21 years or older with valid ID

Click here to purchase a ticket

Saturday, May 2, 2015

BURGERS FOR BARKERS
With Hard Times Sundaes at NY Distilling Company
– Free Burgers to Raise Money For Pet Rescue –

Brought to you by Gotham Burger Social Club

Price: Donations accepted

Andrew Zurica and his Hard Times Sundaes Burger Truck will team up with NY Distilling Company (405 Leonard Street, Brooklyn), The Gotham Burger Social Club and Schweid & Sons to raise money for New York Bully Crew rescue organization as part of the 4th Annual NY Burger Week. On Saturday, May 2, Zurica will pull up the Hard Times Sundaes truck in front of NY Distilling and give out 200 Burgers for free. Cash donations — in any amount — will be accepted, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the New York Bully Crew rescue organization. While you’re enjoying one of Zurica’s signature juicy Burgers — made with The Prime Burger (100% USDA Prime Chuck) by Schweid & Sons — you’ll be invited into The Shanty, NY Distilling Company’s on-site bar, where you can buy a drink made with one of their locally made and unique spirits.

New York Bully Crew is a 501c3 not-for-profit rescue organization founded in December 2010. Though based on Long Island, NYBC’s outreach is nationwide. We specialize in rescuing Pitbulls, however no animal in dire need of rescue is turned away.

*The Burgers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, until supplies run out.
*One burger per person.
*Register for free via Eventbrite and skip the walk-up line.
*Drinks at The Shanty are not included.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

THE BEER CULTURE BOOZY BURGER BRUNCH
– Beer & Whiskey Pairing with 3 kinds of Certified Angus Beef® Burgers –

Price $29 advance, ($34 day of)

Ticket includes:

• 3 Mini Burgers made with 3 different kinds of Certified Angus Beef® from Schweid & Sons
• 2 specialty Craft Beers from Two Roads Brewing
• Beer Tasting Presentation
• A tasting of Elijah Craig 12 & Ritten House Rye Whiskeys from Heaven Hill
• Whiskey Tasting Presentation
• Certified Angus Beef® & Ground Beef Education from a Burger Expert 

Purchase your tickets based on which seating you would like to attend.

*Must be 21 years or older with valid ID
*Must be seated 10 minutes before event starts

Monday, May 4, 2015

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU AT POUNDS & OUNCES
– Off-Menu Star Wars Themed Burgers & Cocktails –

Monday, May 4th
Pounds & Ounces
160 8th Ave, NYC
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Reservations only, meal is served ala carte

The 4th of May to most is just another day or the day before Cinco De Mayo but to many others, it’s a very special day. May 4th is Star Wars day. May the 4th Be With You as you celebrate your inner Burger nerd with Schweid & Sons at Pounds & Ounces (160 8th Ave) on May 4th for the 4th Annual NY Burger Week. Pounds & Ounces, for this day only, will transform into the Mos Eisley Cantina by serving an entire menu made up of Star Wars themed food including 5 off-menu Burgers including the Kobe-Wan Wagyu Burger featuring The Katana Blend from Schweid & Sons. While you’re enjoying your Star Wars themed Burger, you’ll be sure to try some of the drinks from a special Star Wars themed cocktail menu. A Bantha Burger (not actually made from Bantha) was made to be eaten while drinking Dark & Storm Troopery, but that’s obvious.

The Burgers:
The Burgers served with Intergalactic battered fries or small salad

• R2-D2 – “short stack” galaxy CAB Burger, Gruyere, pickled onion relish
• Attack of the Clones Burger – black bean veggie burger, pepper jack and guacamole, salsa
• CAB-3PO – CAB Burger, aged cheddar, heirloom tomato, giant wasabi crusted onion ring, jalapeño-ginger ketchup
• Chewbacca – double CAB Burger, double cheddar, double bacon, “Chewpotle” aioli
• Han’s First Shot Slider – CAB slider, american cheese, chewy cholula ketchup
• Kobe-Wan Wagyu Burger – kobe beef Burger, raw red onions, neuske’s bacon, mozzarella, basil aioli
• Death Star Claw -Louisiana style surf and turf burger topped with cheddar cheese, char grilled corn salsa, remoulade and crowned with a crispy Cajun soft shell crab

Click here to view the entire menu.

Pounds & Ounces will be showing the original Star Wars Trilogy (Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi) on the TV screens all night long. Show up in a Star Wars themed costume & be entered in a contest to win a $100 gift card to Pounds & Ounces and a Schweid & Sons Home Chef apron.

May the 4th Be With You!

*Reservations are required for tables.
*No reservations needed for seats at the bar but space is first come, first serve.
*Must be 21 years or older with valid ID
*Must be seated 10 minutes before reservation

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

GENUINE SUPERETTE BLIND BURGER TASTING
– Taste and Rate 3 Burger Creations by Chef Brad Farmerie … Blind Folded –

 Brought to you by Burgerator & Joios!

Tuesday, May 5th
GENUINE Superette
191 Grand St, NYC
6:30 and 8:00 pm seatings

Price: $29

Ticket includes:

• 3 Mini-Burgers
• 1 Beer
• French Fries to share
• 1 Blindfold

GENUINE Superette (191 Grand St) will host a Burger tasting that will blind you with awesomeness on Tuesday, May 5th for the 4th annual NY Burger Week. We’ll team up with Burgerator, an app that helps you find, rate & share the best Burgers, to host the ultimate blind taste testing. You’ll be served 3 mini Burgers, 1 of which is on the menu at GENUINE Superette and the other 2 will be off-menu creations by Chef Brad Farmerie.

But wait, there’s another twist … one of the Burgers will be made with commodity ground beef, one will be made with Schweid & Sons One-Percenter which is Certified Angus Beef® USDA Prime chuck, which is the GENUINE Superette house blend. The last of the 3 Burgers will be a special surprise creation using a special secret blend of Schweid & Sons ground beef. Guess which Burgers were made with which beef correctly & be entered into a drawing to have the surprise Burger named after you when it is added to the GENUINE Superette menu!

The Burgers:

• Spicy Smoke House – Burger topped with Bacon, Gouda, Charred Jalapeño Mayo, Chipotle BBQ Sauce on a Marrtin’s Potato Roll.
• Super Duper Stack Burger – Burger topped with House Sauce, American Cheese, Sweet Pickles on a Martin’s Potato Roll.
• Surprise Burger – Burger topped with Charred Jalapeño Mayo, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Jalapeño on a Martin’s Potato Roll.

Once you’ve eaten all 3 Burgers, you’ll remove the blindfold and enjoy some French Fries and a beer, while you rate your favorite of the 3 on Burgerator.

We will also be joined by Joios, a collaborative food & drink community, created to sort through abundant options and discover great flavor. They gather ratings at tasting events that are both serious and fun, linking eager consumers to less-known producers. You’ll taste and rate the night’s experience with Joios.

Purchase your tickets based on which seating you would like to attend.

*Must be 21 years or older with valid ID
*Must be seated 10 minutes before event starts

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

BEER AUTHORITY BEER BURGER DINNER
– 3 Burger and 3 Beer Pairing Dinner –

 Brought to you by Burger Weekly & Joios!

Wednesday, May 6th
Beer Authority
300 West 40th St, NYC
6:30 and 8:00 pm seatings

Price: $27

Ticket includes:

• 3 different Off-Menu Burger Creations to split
• 3 draft beers from Allagash, per person, each paired with a Burger
• 1 order of French Fries
• 1 order of Fried Pickles
• Burger & Beer Tasting presentations

Beer Authority (300 West 40th St) will host the ultimate beer and Burger dinner on Wednesday, May 6th for the 4th Annual NY Burger Week. Chef Louis has worked to put together a trio of awesome off-menu Burgers just for this event. Each of the Burgers will be expertly paired with craft beers from Allagash Brewing Company. You’ll taste and rate all 3 Burgers and Beers as well as Beer Authority’s french fries and fried pickles.

The Burgers:

• Pastrami Burger – Pretzel Bun, Caramelized Onions, Beer Mustard, American Cheese and Thinly Sliced Pastrami.
• Spicy Burger – Brioche Bun, Pepper Jack, Avocado, Onion Ring, Habanero Coffee BBQ Sauce & Bacon.
• The Good Ol Boy –  Black Pepper Biscuit, Country Ham, Pimento Cheese, Tomato,, Arugula and Chicken Fried Burger.

The Beers:

• Allagash Monmouth Red
• Allagash Current Affair
• Allagash Golden Brett

Super bonus! You’ll get to hang out with the ultimate NYC Burger authority, Brad Garoon from BurgerWeekly.com. Brad is the author of “Burger City: Your Guide to the Ultimate New York City Burger Experience.”

We will also be joined by Joios, a collaborative food & drink community, created to sort through abundant options and discover great flavor. They gather ratings at tasting events that are both serious and fun, linking eager consumers to less-known producers. You’ll taste and rate the night’s experience with Joios.

Grab a friend because each ticket is good for 2 people and buy yours now.

Purchase your tickets based on which seating you would like to attend.

*Must be 21 years or older with valid ID
*Must be seated 10 minutes before event starts

Thursday, May 7, 2015

BURGERS AND BUBBLY PAIRING DINNER AT NEW YORK BEER CO
– 4 Course Dinner with an Expert Guided 4 Course Bubbly Pairing –

Thursday, May 7th
New York Burger Co
678 6th Ave, NYC
6:30 and 8:00 pm seatings

Price: $39

Ticket includes:

• 4 Course meal including:
  • 1 Buttermilk Chicken Mini
  • 3 Mini Burgers (1 off-menu)
  • 3 side items
• All 4 main courses expertly paired with Sparking Wine, Champagne or Prosecco
• Bubbly tasting presentation from a wine expert from Baron Francois.

New York Burger Co (2678 6th Ave) will host a very unique and delicious event on Thursday, May 7th as the finale of the 4th Annual NY Burger Week. New York Burger Co in conjunction with Baron Francois have come up with the ultimate Burger and Bubbly pairing. You’ll taste through 4 courses of food, including 1 off-menu Burger, from New York Burger Co while tasting an expertly paired Champagne, Sparking Wine or Prosecco with each course. The tastings will be lead by an expert wine taster from Baron Francois.

Representatives from New York Burger Co & Schweid & Sons will be hand to talk about the menu and the ground beef.

The Pairings:

• Chicken Minis paired with a bubbly cocktail made with Cuvee des Barons – Blancs de Blancs
• Tribeca Burger – blue cheese, bacon, avocado paired with Prosecco Di Maria
• Chelsea Burger – cheddar, bacon, 1000 island paired with Antech Emotion Blanquette de Limoux Rose
• Chorizo Burger (Off-Menu): havarti, chorizo, sriracha aioli paired with Jaillance Cuvee Imperial

Purchase your tickets based on which seating you would like to attend.

*Must be 21 years or older with valid ID
*Must be seated 10 minutes before event starts