The Red Chair

chriskallal:

It’s officially National Burger Day here in America. Big news, I know.

I’m always wary of “day” proclamations like this one. Ever since Minneapolis newsman Jason DeRusha got his own day, it feels like we’ve been on a slippery slope. But burger day, c’mon, this must be real.

Truth is, I don’t know the history of National Burger Day. I’m guessing, much like our Hallmark Holidays, that some enterprising foodie will discover that Burger Day was actually created by Ronald McDonald. Or at least Ray Kroc.

Still, I can’t help but get excited by a day dedicated to the burger. Here in the Twin Cities we’ve got some amazing restaurants and bars serving what I would consider the best ‘burgs in the country. Blue Door Pub comes immediately to mind. Grumpy’s as well. Ooh, and the new Vincent Burger at Target Field (yes, I know it’s the same as at the restaurant, but there’s something extra tasty about eating it at the new stadium) is spectacular.

So I guess I’ll be chowing a burger for lunch. Probably something coma-inducing. And I’ll put good money on the fact that I’ll wash it down with a good beer. It’s National Burger Day after all. If that doesn’t demand a beer at lunch, what does?