Pictured Above: Onion Believable Burger at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
By Danielle Davies
At Shore Local, we’re big fans of holidays — as far as we’re concerned, any reason to celebrate is a good one. And while big holidays have plenty of pomp and — let’s face it, presents — to get us feeling festive, small holidays, the ones that don’t require planning, cleaning or decorating, offer plenty of fun without any of the stress. Even better? They’re often food related. This week, we’re thrilled to be celebrating International Burger Day with juicy, magnificent burgers of all varieties. Here, six places to celebrate International Burger Day.
1. Harbor Burger Bar. There are a number of superb burgers at Harbor Burger Bar in Stone Harbor, but the Bleu Rugula remains an all-time favorite. This hunk of yumminess includes sautéed onions and mushrooms with truffle blue cheese aioli topped with fresh arugula, all on an astoundingly good patty. It’s the burger you never knew you needed, but trust us; you definitely need it. A word to the wise though – this is one messy burger. If you get it to carry into the adjoining Harbor Square Theater, and really, that’s half the fun, pack up some napkins — you’re going to need them. Located at 271 96th St., Stone Harbor. Burger-Bars.com/Stone-Harbor
Pictured Above: The Bleu Rugala Burger from Harbor Burger Bar
2. Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall. The people have spoken. Winner of the 2018 Burger Bash People’s Choice Award, the Onion Believable Burger at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall is a scrumptious concoction of caramelized onions, Gruyere cheese and frizzled onions on two custom-blend Black Angus Beef patties and a Brioche Bun. Pair this award winner with an icy cold one and side of tots — it’ll be one fantastic International Burger Day. Located at 133 S. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. TennesseeAvenueBeerHall.com
3. Ventura’s Café. Not all burgers are created equally, and not all are made with beef. If you’re looking for a beef alternative, go wild with the Buck Wild Bison Burger at Ventura’s Café. Made with Cabernet Onions and Wisconsin Cheddar, this eight-ounce baby is best enjoyed rare to medium rare paired with some perfectly seasoned Old Bay fries. Dee-lish. Located at 2015 Shore Rd., Northfield. VenturasCafe.com
4. Wahlburgers. This writer is a big fan of Mark Wahlburg (who isn’t?). So when we see a starred “Mark’s Choice” next to the Impossible Burger at Wahlburgers, we’re sold. Made with smoked cheddar, lettuce, caramelized onions, house made chili spiced tomatoes and Paul’s signature Wahl Sauce, the plant-based Impossible Burger at Wahlburgers is a delectable — and vegetarian — option. And Mark Wahlberg approved. Located in Ocean Casino Resort at 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. TheOceanAC.com
Pictured above: The AC Smash Burger at Good Dog in Atlantic City
5. Good Dog Bar. New to AC, Good Dog Bar is already pretty legendary in Philadelphia, where the Good Dog Burger is a beloved staple. Here in AC, they’ve added a new mouthwatering burger to the menu — the AC Smash Burger — and it’s a “smashing” addition (pun intended). With cheddar, shredded lettuce, minced white onions, tomato, and horseradish mayo on a ¼ pound house blend patty and a burger bun, the AC Smash Burger can be ordered as a single, double or triple, and with hot pepper relish, giving customers multiple options for deliciousness. Located at 3426 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City. GoodDogBar.com
6. The Roost Pub & Grill. The Roost at Harbor Pines may be new, but the experience and deliciousness to be found at Harbor Pines is not — these people are experts at feeding hungry golfers and the public alike, so it’s no surprise that their new burger, The Roost, (which is one of many) is so stinking good. Topped with cheddar, bacon, an onion ring and bourbon bbq sauce, The Roost Burger is exactly what you want to sink your teeth into after a long day of…anything, really. It’s that good. Located at 500 St. Andrews Dr., Egg Harbor Township. HarborPines.com
Danielle’s been a writer and storyteller for the past fifteen years—her work has appeared everywhere from Philadelphia Style Magazine and The Press of Atlantic City to Cape May Magazine and The WC Press in West Chester. Nationally, her short stories have been published in Typehouse Magazine and Scary Mommy. She lives in South Jersey with her husband and two children.
