Sun’s out, buns out….burger buns, that is! On July 21, Burger Week, presented by Long Beach Food & Beverage, returns for its 4th year and will feature over 20 restaurants.
The weeklong celebration of the city’s culinary excellence is an opportunity for local businesses to gain visibility while highlighting their tastiest menu items.
In anticipation of next week’s festivities, Long Beach Food & Beverage partnered with Long Beach Rescue Mission to host a special burger lunch this afternoon for individuals experiencing homelessness.
“This is the perfect place to include our neighbors,” co-organizer Terry Henry said. “We recognize that not everyone will be able to go out to eat, so we brought Burger Week to them.”
The luncheon included food and beverages from some of the restaurants participating in Burger Week in addition to burgers donated by Huntington Meats.
Strong Beach Lemonade’s owner DeAndre Parks arrived early to hand squeeze dozens of lemons for his signature drink. For Parks, it’s a labor of love.
“I enjoy being back again,” Parks said. “Aside from great exposure for the business, it’s also about giving back to the community.”
Another restaurant serving up burgers at the luncheon was Crack Burgers.
“This is our second year back and we’re happy to do it,” owner David Trepanier said.
Trepanier went on to say that Crack, located at the Bixby Golf Course, will be serving up their famous Thai burger for a special price of just $10 (usually $14).
It features a mix of ground beef and pork, a five spice blend served on a pillowy bun and topped with bok choy and a grilled pineapple.
For the full list of participating restaurants and to learn more about Burger Week, be sure to visit their website.
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