{"id":25627,"date":"2021-07-29T14:07:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T21:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=30000021417"},"modified":"2021-07-30T09:26:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T16:26:57","slug":"hang-on-to-your-buns-long-beach-burger-week-starts-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/hang-on-to-your-buns-long-beach-burger-week-starts-sunday","title":{"rendered":"Hang On to Your Buns, Long Beach – Burger Week Starts Sunday!"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Patti Larson<\/p>\n

Get ready for the inaugural Long Beach Burger Week, August 1st – 8th, created by Long Beach Food & Beverage designed to highlight local restaurants and an American staple, the beloved Burger.<\/p>\n

The appeal of this patty-forward event is the variety of mouthwatering goodness at price points for every budget (including vegan and vegetarian options), leaving you wondering why you didn\u2019t try them sooner.<\/p>\n

The list includes dine-in and take-away options and features venues with al fresco dining. Speaking of lists, participants this year include 30+ restaurants!<\/p>\n

Here is what a just few of our participating chefs had to say about their favorite burger:<\/p>\n

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Chef Kat Vacharabul of Hangry Belly. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kat Vacharabul\u00a0 – Hangry Belly:\u00a0 <\/b>When asked if she prefers grill or flat top for her burgers, without hesitation Chef Kat of Hangry Belly said, \u201cFlat top\u2026and you gotta have a flavor profile that hits all the senses for the best results.\u201d Her We Be Jammin\u2019 Burger does just that, featuring housemade onion jam and garlic aioli, Swiss cheese, prosciutto, arugula, and tomato on a potato bun.<\/p>\n

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Chef Ryan Morrison of The Hideaway. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ryan Morrison — The Hideaway: <\/b>Chef Ryan is a burger purist, a somewhat radical philosophy in a time when toppings are vying for top billing. The burger at The Hideaway is deliciously unfussy, topped simply with \u201ca house made demi-glace along with our propriety sauce,\u201d Morrison shared.<\/p>\n

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Chef Ronnie Woods of Northtown Bistro. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ronnie Woods \u2013 Northtown Bistro: <\/b>Chef Ronnie knows it might take some trial and error to land on the right recipe, and when it comes to a well-balanced burger. He\u2019s found the perfect 50\/50 blend using a combination hangar steak and short rib. \u201cI basically try different cuts of meat to create the best flavor profile, and this has everything that makes a burger enjoyable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chef Vida Virgellito of Gone Loco Food Truck. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vida Virgillito \u2013 Gone Loco Food Truck: <\/b>When Chef Vida makes you a burger, you know it\u2019s gonna taste just right. Her philosophy is key to her cooking. \u201cIf it\u2019s not done with love, it\u2019s not worth cooking,\u201d she shared. And, like her line of Loco Lita sauces, her burgers have some kick. \u201cBland is just not part of my vocabulary.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chef Maxwell Pfeiffer of The Plunge. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maxwell Pfeiffer\u2014The Plunge:<\/b> The Falafel Burger is a Plunge menu mainstay, lending some Greek flair to a classic item, made with a traditional blend of chickpeas and balanced with some crunchy cucumbers on a potato bun.<\/p>\n

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Chef Jose Tovar of The Small Cafe. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jose Tovar<\/b> — Small Caf\u00e9:<\/b> Chef Jose has put his best patty forward\u2014a Patty Melt with Swiss cheese and grilled onions on grilled sourdough. \u201cI consider it a burger, and it\u2019s almost all I ever order when I\u2019m here.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chef Lizette Martinez -of Vibes. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lizette Martinez \u2013 Vibes Cafe: <\/b>Breaking from tradition to stay true to her Mexican roots, Chef Lizette created the Fajita Burger that offers a Latin flair, featuring sizzling bell peppers, red onion and Cremini mushrooms on top.<\/p>\n

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Chef Erick Simmons – The Harbor of Outwest Kitchen. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Erick Simmons \u2013The Harbor: <\/b>Chef Erick may have worked all over the country, but his heart is in the west, which is why he\u2019s so fond of flavors like his smokey, Santa Maria spiced Shire Burger, served with melted port cheddar, caramelized onions, garlic aioli, and, like the cherry on the sundae, a heap of braised short rib.<\/p>\n

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Ross Pangilinan of Remix Kitchen. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ross Pangilinan \u2013 Remix Kitchen: <\/b>Never underestimate the importance of a good bun! Chef Ross swears by their bespoke Hawaiian version, which offers a nice sweetness in contrast to their latest French Sliders that feature melted brie with shallot and bacon marmalade blended with balsamic.<\/p>\n

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Chef Amanda Druken of The Pin Up Kitchen. Photo: Long Beach Burger Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amanda Dr\u00fcken —<\/b>The Pin-up Kitchen: <\/b>Chef <\/b>Amanda is a master at designing cakes that replicate other foods, and her Burger Cake might have you reaching for the ketchup. It\u2019s the perfect ending to a savory meal\u2014or the cure for a sweet tooth. You\u2019ll find her creations at The Pin-Up Kitchen website, so order on-line and enjoy with a friend, because the burger cake easily serves two.<\/p>\n

For a full list of participating restaurants and Burger Week offers, visit www.BurgerWeekLB.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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