4th Annual NY Burger Week By the Numbers

NY BURGER WEEK MAY 1-7, 2015
– 7 Days of delicious Burger events

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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.

Hashtag = #BurgerWeek
Tweet: @SchweidAndSons

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4 years!! That’s proof that New York truly is Burger City and home to some of the hardest working, most innovative and passionate restauranteurs, Chefs and Burger fanatics. It’s an honor and a pleasure, a really delicious one, to be able to bring NY Burger Week to you. Sure we love Burgers but it’s your passion for them that drives us to create this fun showcase of the Burger talent in our home town.

NY BURGER WEEK 2015 BY THE NUMBERS

  • Number of events: 7
  • Number of restaurants involved in events: 11
  • Number of NY Burger Week MVPs: 2
    • Adam Poch (from CBS “Big Brother” Season 13) attended 3 of 7 events!
    • Might Mike Fox attended 3 of 7 events!
  • Amount of Burgers consumed personally: 26
  • Total Guests: 1036

and for the biggest and most important number of them all, drum roll please …

Number of Burgers served:
1,283

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THE EVENTS

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

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

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Brought to you by Gotham Burger Social Club
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THE BEER CULTURE BOOZY BURGER BRUNCH
– Beer & Whiskey Pairing with 3 kinds of Certified Angus Beef® Burgers –

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

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

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 Brought to you by Burgerator & Joios!
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BEER AUTHORITY BEER BURGER DINNER
– 3 Burger and 3 Beer Pairing Dinner –

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 Brought to you by Burger Weekly & Joios!
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BURGERS AND BUBBLY PAIRING DINNER AT NEW YORK BEER CO
– 4 Course Dinner with an Expert Guided 4 Course Bubbly Pairing –

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About NY Burger Week
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NY Burger Week is an annual delicious celebration of all things Burger in New York. It was founded by David “Rev” Ciancio, the Director of Marketing for Schweid & Sons. Rev has written about more than 600 Burgers, been featured on numerous different TV shows and named an “Expert Burger Taster” by The Learning Channel.

About Schweid & Sons
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Schweid & Sons traces their origins to 1978 when David Schweid, a 3rd generation meat man opened the business in New York City’s meatpacking district. The company is now wholly owned and operated by David and his two sons, Jamie & Brad, in Carlstadt, NJ. Schweid & Sons specializes in making fresh Burgers in all shapes, sizes and blends. Custom blends include everything from chuck to hanger to short rib to brisket. Schweid & Sons also grinds Certified Angus Beef, All Natural and Grass Fed ground beef while actively participating and adheres to Certified Humane certifications. The company has been awarded with the highest standards of SQF certification in both food safety and food quality. Schweid & Sons uses a delicate process to create ground beef that has a soft bite that maintains all natural beef flavors.

4th Annual NY Burger Week – Burgers For Barkers

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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.

Hashtag = #BurgerWeek
Tweet: @SchweidAndSons

Saturday, May 2, 2015

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

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Brought to you by Gotham Burger Social Club
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79 Richardson Street, Brooklyn
1:00pmPrice: 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.

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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.

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

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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.

Hashtag = #BurgerWeek
Tweet: @SchweidAndSons

Friday, May 1, 2015

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

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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.

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*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 –

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Brought to you by Gotham Burger Social Club
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79 Richardson Street, Brooklyn
1:00pm

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.

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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 –

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Sunday, May 3rd
Beer Culture
328 West 45th Street, NYC
1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm seatings.

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 

Join Beer Culture for a very special Burger & Beer pairing brunch with Schweid & Sons.

You’ll get taste 3 different mini-Burgers made with 3 different types of Schweid & Sons gourmet ground beef. All 3 Burgers will be made the same way so that you’ll get to the taste and learn about the different types of blends. All 3 Burgers will be made with different blends of Certified Angus Beef®.

The Burgers:

  1. The CAB Butcher’s Blend – Schweid & Sons own proprietary blend of Certified Angus Beef® cuts of chuck, round and sirloin.
  2. The One Pecenter – Certified Angus Beef®, USDA Prime chuck. Only 1.5% of the cattle in the US grade at both CAB and USDA Prime.
  3. The CAB Custom Blend: Chuck Brisket – A custom blend best cuts of Certified Angus Beef® chuck and brisket.

Each of the 3 Burgers will be accompanied by either a craft beer from Two Roads or a whiskey from Heaven Hill. A representative from Two Roads and Heaven Hill will be on hand to walk you through tasting each of the drinks. A representative from Schweid & Sons will be on hand to give you a brief education on each of the Burgers as well what is Certified Angus Beef®.

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 –

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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 –

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 Brought to you by Burgerator & Joios!
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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 Joiosa 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 –

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 Brought to you by Burger Weekly & Joios!
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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 Joiosa 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 –

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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

Rare Bar and Grill – Boozed Up Burgers With a Tequila & Whiskey Tasting, NY Burger Week

Rare Bar & Grill
303 Lexington Ave
New York, NY  10016

NY BURGER WEEK MAY 1-7, 2014
– 7 Days of delicious Burger events

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To celebrate National Hamburger Month, Burger ConquestBurger Maker & The Food Film Festival proudly bring you the 3rd Annual NY Burger Week, May 1-7, 2014.

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

Hashtag = #BurgerWeek
Tweet: @BurgerConquest

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THE CONQUEST
There were 2 key events that lead to the creation of NY Burger Week. The first was a National Hamburger Day party I hosted in 2010 at Rare Bar & Grill. On that day, readers of this blog were invited to join myself and George Motz for a “Louis Lunch” style Burger at Rare. At the time, it was the highest attended event Burger Conquest had ever done. The following February, I teamed up with Andrew Fischel and threw an off-menu Burger Bash at Rub BBQ. The event sold out in minutes and a 2nd seating was added. It was such a huge success that we wanted to make it an annual event.

That was the birth of the signature event of Burger Week, the Burger Brunch. Six more events were created and boom, NY had it’s very own Burger Week. Sadly, later that year Rub BBQ, home to the BEST Burger I’ve ever eaten, closed it’s doors.  In 2013 Chef Jeff Maslanka took over the duty and we hosted the Burger Brunch at 67 Burger in Brooklyn. In 2014, the Burger Brunch came full circle for the 3rd Annual NY Burger Week.

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BOOZED UP BURGERS WITH A WHISKEY AND TEQUILA TASTING
At Rare Bar & Grill

– $23 for 3 Drunken Mini Burgers with Lunazul Tequila and Elijah Craig 12 Year Tasting –

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Brought to you by Gotham Burger Social Club
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
Rare Bar & Grill
303 Lexington Ave, NYC
1:00 and 2:30 pm seatings

Price: $23
Ticket link: https://theburgerweek.com/tickets/

Includes:

  • The Rare Drunken Trio of Mini Burgers
  • Bourbon & Tequila Tasting
  • Sweet Potato Chips

The Burger Week began many years ago at a boozy Burger brunch and for 2014 the tradition continues! Rare Bar & Grill (303 Lexington Ave) will host Boozed Up Burgers With a Tequila & Whiskey Tasting Brunch on Sunday, May 4th for the 3rd Annual NY Burger Week. Proprietor and Burger aficionado, Douglas Boxer, has put together a Drunken Trio of Burgers, each of which is flambeed in a different liquor. You’ll taste all three as well as Rare Bar & Grill’s delicious Sweet Potato Chips topped with a Honey Drizzle.

Along with the Drunken Trio Burgers, you’ll enjoy an expertly lead tasting of small batch Tequila and Bourbon. Returning to the Burger Week, liquor expert Jessica Partington from Heaven Hill will lead a tasting of Lunazul’s Blanco and Anejo Tequilas along with Elijah Craig 12 year Bourbon.

THE BURGERS
There’s a lot of ways you could make a Burger Brunch “boozy.” When it came to this year’s party, I thought working with Rare Bar & Grill would be fun since they have a menu of Burgers that are flambeed in different liquors. How else to make it fun? Invite the guys from Gotham Burger Social Club to join. If you follow them on instagram you’ll be privy to a never ending stream of amazing Burger porn, refreshing looking Cocktails and a lot of dudes in suits. It’s definitely one of the classiest Burger clubs out there.

Jameson Black Barrel Burger – Fresh ground ribeye, flambéed in Jameson Black Barrel select reserve atop its aged whiskey slaw & smothered with white Irish cheddar.
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T-Bone Burger – A blend of filet and strip, flambeed in tequila, wrapped in apple smoked bacon, topped with cheddar and crispy onions.

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M&M Burger – Our classic flambéed in whiskey topped with caramelized shallots, cheddar cheese & smoked apple bacon.

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Expert lead small batch tasting featuring Lunazul Tequila & Elijah Craig 12 year Bourbon

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We had so much fun with the Bourbon Tasting event during the 2nd Annual NY Burger Week at Hardings with “Bourbon Jess” Partington from Heaven Hill, that I asked her to come back and be a part of Burger Week again. As this event was the day after the Kentucky Derby and the day before Cinco De Mayo, Jessica suggested we do a tasting of both a Bourbon and a Tequila. It was a good call because both of them were very delicious. Jessica is an expert on these spirits and gave everyone a little lesson about their history and how to “properly” taste them.

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Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the Boozy Burger Brunch. Events like this are not easy to do and pretty stressful on a kitchen. You guys were super patient and really fun to serve. You made this a great event. Thank you very much to Doug, Katie, Sergio, Eddie, Jess and everyone else at Rare Bar & Grill. They were the very first restaurant to reach out and ask to be a part of the 3rd Annual NY Burger Week. Thank you to the Gotham Burger Social Club. You guys worked really hard to help promote this event … and finish off the Tequila. I really appreciate the help and had a blast hanging with you again. Last and certainly not least, a big big big THANK YOU goes to Bourbon Jess. You are officially now a part of Burger Week and I anxiously look forward to working with you again in 2015.

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3rd Annual NY Burger Week – Rare Bar and Grill – Boozed Up Burgers With a Tequila & Whiskey Tasting

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To celebrate National Hamburger Month, Burger ConquestBurger Maker & The Food Film Festival proudly bring you the 3rd Annual NY Burger Week, May 1-7, 2014.

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

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BOOZED UP BURGERS WITH A WHISKEY AND TEQUILA TASTING
At Rare Bar & Grill

– $23 for 3 Drunken Mini Burgers with Lunazul Tequila and Elijah Craig 12 Year Tasting –

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Brought to you by Gotham Burger Social Club
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
Rare Bar & Grill
303 Lexington Ave, NYC
1:00 and 2:30 pm seatings

Price: $23
Ticket link: https://theburgerweek.com/tickets/

Includes:

  • The Rare Drunken Trio of Mini Burgers:
  • Jameson Black Barrel Burger – Fresh ground ribeye, flambéed in Jameson Black Barrel select reserve atop its aged whiskey slaw & smothered with white Irish cheddar.
  • T-Bone Burger – A blend of filet and strip, flambeed in tequila, wrapped in apple smoked bacon, topped with cheddar and crispy onions.
  • M&M Burger – Our classic flambéed in whiskey topped with caramelized shallots, cheddar cheese & smoked apple bacon.
  • Expert lead small batch tasting featuring Lunazul Tequila & Elijah Craig 12 year Bourbon
  • One (1) side of Sweet Potato Chips with Honey Drizzle

The Burger Week began many years ago at a boozy Burger brunch and for 2014 the tradition continues! Rare Bar & Grill (303 Lexington Ave) will host Boozed Up Burgers With a Tequila & Whiskey Tasting Brunch on Sunday, May 4th for the 3rd Annual NY Burger Week. Proprietor and Burger aficionado, Douglas Boxer, has put together a Drunken Trio of Burgers, each of which is flambeed in a different liquor. You’ll taste all three as well as Rare Bar & Grill’s delicious Sweet Potato Chips topped with a Honey Drizzle.

Along with the Drunken Trio Burgers, you’ll enjoy an expertly lead tasting of small batch Tequila and Bourbon. Returning to the Burger Week, liquor expert Jessica Partington from Heaven Hill will lead a tasting of Lunazul’s Blanco and Anejo Tequilas along with Elijah Craig 12 year Bourbon.

Ticket link: https://theburgerweek.com/tickets/

**Must be seated 15 minutes before event

** For more info & tickets to other NY Burger Week Events please visit the NY Burger Week website.