Yesterday was National Cheeseburger Day so I made a trip out to Salmichs in Norfolk, VA to celebrate. I’ve heard only good things about the place, I figured my introduction to the shop would be done right grabbing one of their burgers. The one that caught my eye was a 1/2 LB patty topped with cheesesteak - The Bentley Burger.
I don’t normally mix my sandwiches but this one actually worked out deliciously. 10/10 would recommend.
Shelby and I took a walk earlier, the weather was beautiful, there was a breeze and people were grilling. As soon as you smell it you immediately want to bust out your grill and cook something outside!
We committed to hit the store after our walk and pick up something to cook. I was thinking maybe doing BBQ chicken but Shelby said it had been a while since we grilled burgers and went with that instead. When I make my patties I like to take two small plates and smash the ground beef thin. Shelby really likes when the burger is larger than the bun. We also love to toast and butter the bun - a pet peeve of mine is if you get a burger and the bun isn't toasted. It really does make it that much better.
Jasper wants a burger too
I used a pound of Angus 80/20 and I made a tiny burger for Jasper. He's really is spoiled. I dressed my burger up with some American and cheddar cheese. I cut up a whole onion and put it on the vegetable grill rack too. I made two layers of cheese, onion, and burger. I also added a little pickle, mayo and a ton of lettuce (I love lettuce on a burger!) This is how it came out.
Love those smokey backyards this time of year...
Another burger we got to try was the Viking Burger from Lefty’s Burger Shack in University Place, WA. The Viking has a 1 lb. burger patty, with mushrooms, cheese, and an option for jalapenos. I had a couple bites and loved the burger. My brother (pictured above) eats half and saves the other for lunch the next day.
The Viking Burger got it’s name from the Curtis Senior High School mascot the Viking. If you’re in the area try one. Note: Silver dollar to help scale the sandwich.
The Public House last night. Top to bottom: White Collar Mac ‘n Cheese, Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots, Blue Collar Mac ‘n Cheese, Swiss and Mushroom Burger, Snakebite, Fish and Chips.
Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger. Good :)
