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Food Truck Invasion’s National Hamburger Month Event in Wellington

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Food Truck Invasion is celebrating National Hamburger Month on Thursday May 23rd from 5-10PM in Wellington! All the Food Trucks are coming up with “Specialty Burgers” for the month to celebrate plus they’ll still have their full menu! The Dessert Trucks are also creating specialty desserts  too! The panel of judges (Burgers by the Beach, Dine Out With Mike & WalkAbout Wellington) will decide who has the “Best Food Truck Burger” and “Best Themed Dessert”. If you love Burgers & you love Food Trucks then you NEED to be here!

A special thanks to Custom Food Truck Builders (builders of Grill Master Cafe, Miami Press Truck, Cold Stone Creamery and Da Burger Shack) who are sponsoring this event.

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Burgers:

BC Taco: Caveman Burger – Burger Patty topped with Steak and Braised Beef Shortribs with Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese and Half a Hard Shell Taco.

BITE Gastrotruck: BAMF – Burger with American Cheese, Bacon Jam, Chipotle Mayo and for Dessert – Apple Pie Milkshake

Che Grill: Gaucho Burger – 8 oz. Beef Burger topped with Mozzarella Cheese, Ham, Egg, and Bacon on a Fresh Bun.

Da Burger Shack: Bomb Burger – 8oz Angus Beef Patty seasoned with our special seasoning,Topped with Caramelized Onions, A thick slice of Pepper Jack Cheese, Apple Smoked Bacon,Lettuce, Fresh guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and jalapenos, Served on a lightly toasted kaiser bun.

The Daily Special: Hoisin Glazed Tuna Burger with Fresh Avocado and Mango Salsa.

El Rey De Las Fritas: Frita La Criolla – It’s an Original Frita a Caballo with a Sweet Tostone

Grill Master Cafe: Deep Fried Burger

The Health Nut on Wheels: Free Range Antelope Burger with Lettuce, Wild Tomato, Avocado & Brie.

International Classic Cuisine: Maui Wowie Burger – Our Specially Blended Ground Beef, Ginger, Water Chestnuts, Secret Sauce, Garlic, Shredded Chinese Cabbage, Hawaiian Glaze, Manchego Cheese. Handcrafted Taro Chips as a Side.

Killer Pasta: Grim Reaper Burger – Freshly Ground Beef, Bacon, Chipotle Aioli, Cheddar Mac n Cheese, Jalapeño Jelly on a Toasted Bun.

Loaded Burger: Loaded Baked Potato Burger – Black Angus Stuffed with Chunky Garlic Potatoes, Bacon, Chives and Cheddar Cheese injected with Sour Cream.

Lucilles on Wheels: 2 Four Ounce Patties with Melted Cheese, Paprika infused Pastrami & Mesquite Ranch Dressing.

Miami Press: The Post – Ground Angus Sirloin, White American Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Romaine Lettuce, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Crispy Hand Cut Onions, and Spicy Mayo served on Ciabatta Bread.

Monster Burgers: Monster Burger – 8 oz. Beef Burger with Bacon, Extra Mozzarella Cheese, Onions, & Monster Sauces.

Palate Party: The Egg Big Macn’ – Mac’n'Cheeseburger with an Over Medium Egg.

Parabas Grill: Bacon crusted Bleu Cheese Burger on a Truck Baked Bun.

Pescados Unidos: El Chupacabra – 12 oz Sirloin/Chuck Blend, Peppered Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Poblano Pepper, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Chive Aioli on a Brioche Bun

Purple People Eatery: The Succubus – All Natural Grass Fed Beef Burger with Fois Gras, Caramelized Shallots, Quail Egg, Aged English Cheddar and Truffle Aoili.

The Rolling Stove: Bacon Chipotle Burger – Bacon, American & Jack Cheeses, Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Sauce, & Jalapeño Jelly

Slow Food Truck: Green Burger – 1/2 lb Burger, Served with Grilled Queso Fresco, Bacon, Avocado, Mixed Greens dressed with White Balsamic Vinaigrette and Cilantro Lime Aioli. Served on a Martins Potato Bun

Desserts:

Dolce Gourmet Cupcakes: Red Velvet Sundae Burger – Red Velvet Bun Perfection with an Ice Cream Patty of your Choice.

HipPOP’s Handcrafted Gelato Bars - HGB (HipPOPs Gelato Burger) – Gelato Burger Patty with Dulce de Leche Lettuce on a Macaroon Bun.

Joji Yogurt: Special Hamburger Pop – Imagine our Chocolate Fudge layered on both sides with our Salted Caramel & Mini Candies on both sides to resemble Sesame Seeds.

Munchcakes: Burger Macaroon – Sesame Seed Shell, Chocolate Ganache with Mint Leaf ‘Lettuce’ and Strawberry ‘Tomatoes’.

Potoffee: The Whiskey Bent & Heaven Bound –  A decadent Dark Chocolate Burger with Whiskey-Glazed Bacon, Whiskey Caramel Sauce and Creamy White Chocolate Mascarpone Mayo on a Sesame Pâte à Choux Bun.

Sweet Sensations: Funnel Cake Burger

 

The Details:

National Hamburger Month edition of the Food Truck Invasion
at Wellington Amphitheater
Date: Thursday May 23rd
Time: 5PM – 10PM
Location: 12150 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414
Limitations: None, All Ages Welcome

Check Out El Rey De Las Fritas on WPLG Channel 10

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WPLG Channel 10 has been showcasing different Burger joints for the month of May (National Burger Month). This past Sunday El Rey de las Fritas was featured and had a bunch of their creations on display. Watch and drool.

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Flip Burger Bar In North Miami Is Now Vega’s Burger Bar

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Flip Burger Bar owner Emilio Vega didn’t just wake up one day and decide to change the name of his almost 3 year old establishment to Vega’s Burger Bar. Late last year he received a cease & desist letter from Top Chef Alum and Winner Richard Blais’ Flip Burger Boutique for use of the name “Flip Burger” with claims that they are planning a Miami location. The only real good news out of this entire deal is that Vega’s Burger Bar did not end up shutting down. I’ll still be able to come by and have a Burger with quite possibly the Best Mac n’ Cheese and Chili Cheese Dog in South Florida. 

 

Support Your Local Joint:

Vega’s Burger Bar
Facebook: Vega’s Burger Bar
1699 NE 123 Street North Miami, Fl 33181
305-891-0055

Funky Buddha Brewery Grand Opening Celebration, Oakland Park, Florida

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Funky Buddha’s beers are synonymous with innovation and flavor, winning national acclaim for melding traditional brewing methods with culinary ingredients such as chocolate, vanilla, tropical fruit, and maple syrup. Their new brewery, in Oakland Park, will allow for sudsy stalwarts such as Hop Gun IPA and the delectable Maple Bacon Coffee Porter (our favorite)!

Join Burger Belle and friends as the Funky Buddha Brewery and the City of Oakland Park invite you to come and enjoy the taste of craft beer paired with South Florida food trucks and live music on Saturday June 1st. Funky Buddha’s brews will be poured inside their spacious new tasting room and outside in the new plaza until midnight  (last call at 11:45 pm). Activities throughout the day and evening will include a ceremony with guest speakers, bocce ball and corn hole, music, timed tappings, and much more! Food Trucks on site: Ms. Cheezious, Bite Gastrotruck, Taco Fresh & Frankie Dogs. Schedule of Events HERE>>

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Funky Buddha Brewery
Facebook: /funkybuddhabrewery
Twitter: @funkybuddhabrew
Instagram: @funkybuddhabrew
 1201 NE 38th Street
Oakland Park, FL 33334

Umami Burger In South Beach? Miami, Are You Ready For This?

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Way way back at the 2011 Burger Bash I first tried Umami Burger. It was around this time I believe that they had announced their intentions to open a spot in South Beach. Late last year Short Order mentioned that Umami Burger had secured the old 8 oz. Burger spot on Alton. While the official opening isn’t until Monday May 20th at 11am I was able to sneak a *taste of what Umami Burger is all about with the Chowfather and my old high school friend Tommy. It’s important to note that Umami Burger (named after the “fifth taste”) not only grinds their own meat but produces everything from their condiments & cheeses to the bread in house.

Once seated I was greeted by this brown paper lunch bag type placemat with the Umami Logo. Next thing I know there’s a trio of sauces dropped off at the table. After our server takes our drink orders we take the divide and conquer menu kind of attack. The appetizers we choose are Truffle Fries, Smushed Potatoes and Fried Pickles. I never got to try the Fried Pickles or Truffle Fries. I did steal some of un-truffled Fries for use with two of the sauces. I’m not exactly sure of the name of it (El Diablo?) but be careful, it’s got some heat that will creep up on you. The Smushed Potatoes were served on a thin bed of garlic aioli. These fellas were excellent and I’m still having nice daydreams of them leaping fences in my potato garden.

Umami Burger Placemat

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Trio of Sauces

Trio of Sauces

Smushed Potatoes

Smushed Potatoes

Truffle Fries

Truffle Fries

I was able to sample 4 Umami Burgers (only 3 are pictured here). The Burgers were ordered Medium-Rare and were crumbly delicious. My actual Burger was the Truffle Burger (house-made truffle cheese, truffle glaze). Chowfather ordered the Umami Burger (shiitake mushroom, caramelized onions, roasted tomato, parmesan crisp, umami ketchup, no picture unfortunately) and Tommy had the Manly Burger (beer-cheddar cheese, smoked salt-onion strings, bacon lardon). After I had bites from each of theirs and polished mine off I had only one thing on my mind: Thank you sir may I have another!  If I had to absolutely choose my favorite between those 3, gun pressed to head I would have to give the nod to the Umami Burger. I love you Parmesan crisp!

Manly Burger

Manly Burger

Truffle Royale

Truffle Royale

So for dessert we opted for the Cubano Burger (mojo mustard, house cheese, pickles, prosciutto, smoked ham and a pork/pork belly patty), what did you think we were gonna have? The flavors in the Cubano Burger really came together nicely. My  sole objection to this “Burger” would be the use of Prosciutto only because it’s not in a “real” Cuban Sandwich. Still, it was very good and is easily better than a bunch of the “Best” Cuban Sandwiches in Miami I’ve tried.

Cubano Burger

Cubano Burger

So there you have it, after 2 long years Umami Burger is finally in Miami. Was it worth it? Well, whoever said “the best things in life are worth waiting for” must have been talking about Umami Burger.

Who’s Your:

Umami – South Beach
Facebook: Umami Burger
Twitter: @UmamiBurger
Instagram: @UmamiBurger
1080 Alton Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139

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*I was invited by my old high school friend (Thanks Tommy!) to try out Umami Burger during a pre-opening tasting.

Some Questions For Hard Rock Café Executive Chef Russell Booth From Burger Beast

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Hard Rock Cafe was one of my obsessions growing up. It was also one of the first non Fast Food Burgers I had as a kid so it holds a special place in my heart. Since it is National Hamburger Month I thought it might be cool to ask Hard Rock Café’s Executive Chef Russell Booth a few questions. He not only answered them but he also greeted me at the beginning of the video too. I’m not gonna lie to you, that was pretty awesome and unexpected.
 


 
Don’t forget about the Bite it, Snap it, Post it, Win it Contest running through the end of May.
 
Keep On Rockin’:

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Twitter: @HARDROCK
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Bite it, Snap it, Post it, Win it Contest From Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Café, Hollywood celebrates National Hamburger Month with a unique contest! The Scoop: They are giving their fans a chance to celebrate National Hamburger Month with a beach getaway to the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana.

Here’s what you do:

  1. Take a picture of yourself with a Hard Rock Legendary Burger at Hard Rock Café, Hollywood
  2. Post via Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #hardrockburger or upload it to www.hardrockburger.com

That’s it! You will be entered to win a four-day, three-night stay at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana. See their website for all the rules etc! The contest runs every day until Friday, May 31, 2013!

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Celebrate and Enter At:

Hard Rock Café, Hollywood
Twitter: @HARDROCK
One Seminole Way, Hollywood, Florida 33314
954-315-9108