National Burger Day 🍔

Written on 08/22/2024
David Lyons



### Foodie News: Southeast Texas Restaurant Reviews & Platinum Dining Club Celebrate Burger Day!
There's over 100 Dining Club locations that offer a delicious Burger, so go get cha one & Save some $ too!

**Burgers: The Source of True Happiness**

It’s hard to argue with the fact that burgers bring a certain joy with every bite. Whether it’s the rich, melted cheese, the tangy crunch of pickles, or the burst of flavor from a perfectly seasoned patty, burgers are a source of pure satisfaction. For the bolder foodie, perhaps a burger piled high with crispy onion rings, a slathering of smoky barbecue sauce, and a splash of blue cheese hits the spot. Whatever your preference, there’s no denying the burger’s status as the ultimate comfort food.

Burger Day is a celebration of this culinary icon in all its glorious forms.

### A Taste of History

Burger Day was originally established in the UK by *Mr. Hyde*, a lifestyle content email, to honor their favorite food and all the local burger joints they’ve tried and loved. Since 2013, Burger Day has become an annual event dedicated to celebrating the simple, yet perfect, hamburger. As the folks at *Mr. Hyde* put it, “If we say we like a burger place, it’s because we ate there and liked it.”

But where did burgers really come from? The story behind this beloved dish is as layered as the toppings on a gourmet burger. Some say it began in Hamburg, Germany, where ground beef was first used as a way to make the most of leftover cuts. From there, it evolved into the hamburger steak, and eventually found its way into a bun, adding cheese, bacon, and all the other mouth-watering additions we know today.

Another popular origin story credits Louis Lassen, a Danish immigrant in New Haven, who reportedly served the first hamburger patty in 1900. The burger made its official debut at the 1904 St. Louis Food Festival, but it wasn’t until the rise of fast food and mass commercialization that it became a staple of American cuisine.

During the Great Depression, the need for affordable food led to the mass production of burgers, with machines churning out patties to keep up with demand. These tasty, budget-friendly meals found a home at greasy spoon diners, where they quickly became the go-to menu item.

### Platinum Dining Club’s Burger Picks

As Burger Day approaches, members of the Platinum Dining Club are gearing up to sample some of the best burgers Southeast Texas has to offer. From classic cheeseburgers to innovative takes on the American favorite, there’s something for every burger lover in the club. And with exclusive discounts and offers, Platinum Dining Club members get to enjoy more bites for their buck.

Whether you’re a fan of traditional burgers or love exploring new flavor combinations, Burger Day is the perfect excuse to indulge. So, grab a napkin, loosen your belt, and dig into the delicious world of burgers!

Want to join the fun? The Platinum Dining Club offers a free first month and access to over 150 local restaurants, ensuring that your burger cravings—and more—are always satisfied.

Join through the App stores. 

Apple 🍎 App store 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/platinum-dining-club/id6446683821

 

Google Playstore (Android)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.platinumdiningclub.app