It will not be a week for dieting as about a dozen local restaurants are set to be part of the Burger Week challenge in Morden-Winkler
The Winkler and Morden chambers of commerce have taken over the shop-local initiative from the Explore Morden Winkler tourism agency.
“The Morden and Winkler chambers wanted to see Burger Week continue and build on the success of it in the past,” said Clare Agnew, executive director of the Morden Chamber.
“They are a big part of our communities. Our family members work at these restaurants, and these restaurants support activities in our communities,” said Agnew. “From a chamber perspective, we really want to promote our local restaurants.
“It’s perhaps a difficult time right now, with the price of gas rising and the price of groceries. There’s many challenges for these businesses right now … the chambers are hoping this is a way we can support these local businesses and make it fun for our communities at the same time.”
The participants as of last week included the following contenders:
• Boston Pizza – Honey Butter Cajun burger.
• Buttercup Cafe – Butter Me Up ‘smashy boy’ croissant burger.
• Charley B’s Classic Grill – The Maverick.
• King’s Deli Market & Eatery – the Chicken Chaser.
• King Pinz Pub & Grill – The Farmer’s Slaw Stack.
• Moment in Thyme Neighbourhood Grill – Pineapple Express smash burger.
Also participating but not having yet identified their burger entries were DominYon’s, George’s Kitchen + Ice Cream, Rendezvous Eatery & Taproom, Rock’s Bar & Grill, and Superior Smash.
“These restaurants are being creative with giving us new experiences and new ideas with their burgers … so we really hope people will support them,” Agnew said.
The promotion runs from May 15-21. You can vote online for your favourite burger.
“Maybe this May long weekend it would be a great opportunity for a ‘staycation’ with the price of gas,” Agnew said. “Why not just stay local and enjoy some local restaurants?”
