Long Beach is gearing up to fully embrace its burger culture with the return of Long Beach Burger Week, which commences this Sunday and lasts until July 28. In a generous lead-up to this gastronomic celebration, more than two dozen local restaurants are joining forces to offer an array of burger specials, with prices ranging from budget-friendly $5 deals to more indulgent $25 creations, as reported by LB Post. Not content to just serve the bipedal residents of Long Beach, select restaurants such as Jimmy E’s Bar & Grill and The Attic are also crafting $5 burgers for canine companions.
Participating establishments are gearing up to share some truly mouthwatering options. Diners can look forward to grabbing a $5 Hand Held Burger Pie at Polly’s Pies or splurge on delights like the Garlic Bread Burger from Parker's Lighthouse. Adding to the mix is The Win~Dow which promises to deliver a unique flavor experience with its $10 Double Crunch Burger, daring to top literally a double cheeseburger with salt and pepper kettle chips. While not all can enjoy the savory delicacies, a special event organized by the nonprofit Long Beach Food & Beverage set the tone by serving up burgers to 250 individuals experiencing homelessness, according to ABC7.
Among the standout offerings is the Cowboy From Hell at Grill 'Em All, coming in at $15 and packing a flavorful punch with its combination of pulled BBQ chicken and jalapeno bacon. On the higher end of the scale, ISM Brew Pub doesn't disappoint with offerings like the A-Line to ISM burger and the Mahalo Madness, each priced at $20, and both veering away from the traditional burger blueprint.
Beyond just feeding the community, participating restaurants are keen to send a message of inclusion and support. In interviews with ABC7, Ruben Gutierrez, kitchen supervisor at the Long Beach Rescue Mission, shared that the guests were "just in awe of the way the food tastes," and restaurant owners expressed a strong commitment to community support. Jimmy Eleopoulos, owner of Jimmy E’s Bar & Grill, specifically noted the importance of his involvement by saying, "I have four boys so I want to make sure they understand that it's a very important thing to do with the rescue mission." This sentiment echoes the broader goals of Long Beach Burger Week, which aims not only to showcase culinary prowess but to also foster a spirit of community engagement and economic support for local businesses.
No advance tickets or passes are necessary for those wishing to partake in the Burger Week specials, with many restaurants offering deals for dine-in, take-out, or delivery. For burger enthusiasts looking to chart their course through this savory extravaganza, they can find a full list of participating restaurants and their corresponding offerings by visiting burgerweeklb.com.
