Boston residents have plenty of reasons to venture out and celebrate, and this Wednesday promises to be especially significant.
To mark National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, here are some great reasons to treat yourself to one of the country’s most adored meals.
We’ve put together a list of top spots to indulge this week and pay tribute to America’s favorite sandwich.
At The Capital Grille, food lovers can enjoy their culinary holiday not just on Wednesday, but for an extended period of two months. Now through November 1, guests can partake in their acclaimed Wagyu & Wine experience, which includes a selection of three gourmet burgers paired with three Duckhorn Portfolio Reds available by the glass.
Each Wagyu & Wine choice features a side of duck fat sea salt fries, complemented by recommended wine pairings such as:
- The Capital Grille’s Wagyu Cheeseburger, featuring grilled onions, steak sauce, and Vermont white cheddar cheese.
- Recommended Pairing: Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot
- Wagyu Blue Cheese and Black Truffle Burger, topped with cabernet-braised red onions.
- Recommended Pairing: Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Wagyu Roasted Wild Mushroom and Swiss Burger, embellished with roasted shiitake mushrooms, Jarlsberg cheese, and truffle aioli.
- Recommended Pairing: Migration Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
For a truly luxurious experience during Wagyu & Wine, diners can upgrade their fries to Chips & Caviar, featuring a decadent caramelized onion and caviar dip with house-made chips.
Along Newbury Street, The Capital Burger is a standout destination for National Cheeseburger Day. Their menu offers a variety of sophisticated burgers, including a roasted wild mushroom and Swiss creation drizzled with 15-year aged balsamic vinegar, Jarlsberg Swiss, and truffle aioli, alongside a blue cheese and truffle burger topped with cabernet-braised red onions. Crafted from a unique beef blend, each burger comes with a side of sea salt fries. Pair your meal with a hand-spun festive shake or an award-winning wine for a memorable dining experience, whether it’s for lunch or dinner.
Not far from Back Bay, Kristin Jenkins showcases a signature 1928 burger at her speakeasy-themed establishment, 1928 Beacon Hill, which features American cheese, pickles, and aioli, served with French fries.
At Atlantic Wharf, Smith & Wollensky offers their signature Wollensky’s Butcher Burger, enhanced with applewood smoked bacon, aged cheddar, and steak sauce mayo, served with hand-cut French fries, cole slaw, and homemade pickles. They also feature a Truffle Burger, complemented by portobello mushrooms, Gruyere cheese, and black truffle aioli.
In the Seaport District, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse includes their popular Del’s Cheeseburger on the menu, served on a brioche bun with aged sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, along with a choice of French fries, skillet chips, or a side salad for those looking to cut down on calories.
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