No wonder I’ve been craving burgers! Did you know that May is National Burger Month?
If you’re near Governor’s Park, you might want to stop in at MAX’s Wine Dive (696 Sherman St. – www.maxswinedive.com/denver-east-7th-avenue/) for the fried chicken, but don’t miss the simply named Signature Burger – Angus short rib, chuck and beef belly on a (double grilled) brioche bun, house-made everything from pickles to jalapeños to ketchup. And you can add on triple-cream brie, Danish blue cheese and applewood-smoked bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions and Gruyère or all of those to make it a Wine Dive Classic. Coronary bypass? Optional.
An investigation into the best burgers in town must lead to Humboldt Farm, Fish & Wine (1700 Humboldt St. – www.humboldtrestaurant.com) for a Humboldt Burger. The sleeper burger from a place known more for its surf than its turf, Humboldt’s is made with Niman Ranch beef-bacon blend – a blend that leads to a naturally juicy, succulent burger. Crispy fried onions add crunch, and a layer of sharp cheddar adds tang before it’s finished with a smoky sweet onion jam. Served on a crusty, buttery brioche bun.
When you’re in the mood for something a little unusual, head over to Argyll Whisky Beer (1035 E 17th Ave. - www.argylldenver.com) for the lamb burger with cucumber yogurt relish and tomato jam to add a hint of tang and sweet to this Uptown gastropub’s offering.
If you’re in East Boulder, try the burger at Blackbelly Market (1606 Conestoga No. 3 – www.blackbelly.com) Award-winning chef Hosea Rosenberg’s Blackbelly Market has made a name on its in-house butchery program, and one of the results is the house grind burger. The burger boasts naturally house-made bacon and beef, and when you add on Tillamook cheese and a farm-fresh egg (from Blackbelly Farm, of course) and you’ve got an outstanding burger.
Brand new to the menu at Session Kitchen (1518 S. Pearl St. www.sessionkitchen.com) is the Mushroom Manwich Burger with arugula, smoked pepper vinaigrette and stracciatella is served with kennebec fries.
Stout Street Social (1400 Stout St. www.stoutstsocial.com/) located across from the Colorado Convention Center offers multiple burger selections. A diner favorite is the Colorado Bison Burger with all natural grass fed bison, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion, while the bacon-guacamole burger is a hand-pressed beef patty with pepper jack cheese, spicy aioli, guacamole, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato.
Say cheese as you bite into a burger!
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