National Hamburger Day Today, Score Freebies and Deals on Burgers
National Hamburger Day arrives on May 28 and people across the country are celebrating this year.
The holiday commemorates the backyard cookout staple made from a ground beef patty and a bun. An American classic, the hamburger can be served with a variety of different toppings, including cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, pickled, and many other trimmings.
It comes as no surprise that hamburgers are celebrated in the U.S. -- Americans are estimated to consume about 50 billion burgers a year. Consequently, restaurants such as McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's have become fast food giants selling thousands of burgers each day.
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Although the hamburger has become a staple in households in the U.S., the name of the dish is derived from the city of Hamburg in Germany. However, the actual origination of the hamburger is largely disputed. Nevertheless, the hamburger most commonly made from ground beef, but they can also be enjoyed in other forms such as ground turkey, salmon, and vegetables.
Today, many food vendors and restaurants are celebrating National Hamburger Day by offering freebies as well as deals on burgers. For example, the popular fast food restaurant chain White Castle is offering free sliders on National Hamburger Day. Each person who visits White Castle's food truck in New York City's Herald Square from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will receive two free original sliders.
Furthermore, Evos Feel Good Food is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a buy-one-get-one-free burger on Wednesday, May 28. The restaurant boasts natural and humanely raised beef without added hormones and antibiotics, and in addition to their BOGO deal, you can also get a milkshake made with fresh fruit and organic milk for only a penny on National Hamburger Day.
Also, Smashburger, which has locations in cities across the U.S., is offering exclusive burger and craft beer pairing tips. For a more unusual palate, hamburger lovers can visit Krispy Kreme and try their Krispy Kreme Triple Cheeseburger which combined three all-beef patties sandwiched between two glazed doughnuts.
