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PHOTOS: National Hamburger Day in Wilmington

Fiery shrimp burger Photo BY KEN BLEVINS / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Fiery shrimp burger Photo BY KEN BLEVINS / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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Kickback Jack's at 418 S. College Road serves serves ribs, wings, steaks, salads and more with prices ranging from $7 to $16 like this Firehouse Burger for 7.29. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
Kickback Jack's at 418 S. College Road serves serves ribs, wings, steaks, salads and more with prices ranging from $7 to $16 like this Firehouse Burger for 7.29. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
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The black bean burger and tempeh reuben are some of the many vegetarian options Nikki's Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Wilmington Friday, February 18, 2011. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
The black bean burger and tempeh reuben are some of the many vegetarian options Nikki's Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Wilmington Friday, February 18, 2011. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
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The American burger, Italian burger, and English burger at Sweet and Savory Friday, June 3, 2011. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
The American burger, Italian burger, and English burger at Sweet and Savory Friday, June 3, 2011. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
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Carolina Beach's Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden's fan favorite Lamb Burger. Photo By: Jeff Janowski/StarNews Media
Carolina Beach's Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden's fan favorite Lamb Burger. Photo By: Jeff Janowski/StarNews Media
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The double burger at Pop's Diner located at 104 N. Lake Park Blvd. in Carolina Beach, N.C. Photo By Mike Spencer/StarNews Media
The double burger at Pop's Diner located at 104 N. Lake Park Blvd. in Carolina Beach, N.C. Photo By Mike Spencer/StarNews Media
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I'm not a professional chef. I'm just a, "How did Grandma do that?" kinda guy. So, at times with new dishes, I can get away with stretching the boundaries and limitations of many of my recipes. This week is no different. I'm cooking up a blue-on-blue cheeseburger. This tasty treat is packed with flavor and a nice, smooth and sweet blueberry sauce poured over top of some great flavors inside the burger. Give this tasty treat a try and remember to bring your best blueberry recipe up to the Depot in Burgaw on Friday, June 15, to take part in the N.C. Blueberry Festival's recipe contest. www.ncBlueberryFestival.com. BLUEBERRY SAUCE 1 pint blueberries 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper In a small skillet heat the blueberries, brown sugar, vinegar, honey and crushed red pepper. Once heated, add to a food processor or blender and liquefy. BLUEBERRY BURGER 2 pounds Angus beef 4 cloves chopped garlic 1 pound blue cheese 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons Heinz 57 sauce 1 tablespoon fresh-ground black pepper 1 chopped jalapeño Miracle Whip Light 1 red onion 1 large, fresh garden tomato 4 sesame seed buns Romaine lettuce In a mixing bowl, add the beef, seasoning, sauces, a half pound of chunked blue cheese and the cooked and chopped jalapeno pepper. Mix everything together well in the mixing bowl and form four half-pound patties. Place on the grill for five to 10 minutes on each side, turning a quarter half way through for great grill marks. While you are cooking the burger add the red onion to the grill and cook until soft. Toast your sesame seed buns and spread Miracle Whip Light on each side. Add romaine lettuce and fresh tomato to the bottom bun. Add the burger, the rest of the blue cheese, and pour on the blueberry sauce. Staff Photo By Ken Blevins/StarNews Media
I'm not a professional chef. I'm just a, "How did Grandma do that?" kinda guy. So, at times with new dishes, I can get away with stretching the boundaries and limitations of many of my recipes. This week is no different. I'm cooking up a blue-on-blue cheeseburger. This tasty treat is packed with flavor and a nice, smooth and sweet blueberry sauce poured over top of some great flavors inside the burger. Give this tasty treat a try and remember to bring your best blueberry recipe up to the Depot in Burgaw on Friday, June 15, to take part in the N.C. Blueberry Festival's recipe contest. www.ncBlueberryFestival.com. BLUEBERRY SAUCE 1 pint blueberries 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper In a small skillet heat the blueberries, brown sugar, vinegar, honey and crushed red pepper. Once heated, add to a food processor or blender and liquefy. BLUEBERRY BURGER 2 pounds Angus beef 4 cloves chopped garlic 1 pound blue cheese 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons Heinz 57 sauce 1 tablespoon fresh-ground black pepper 1 chopped jalapeño Miracle Whip Light 1 red onion 1 large, fresh garden tomato 4 sesame seed buns Romaine lettuce In a mixing bowl, add the beef, seasoning, sauces, a half pound of chunked blue cheese and the cooked and chopped jalapeno pepper. Mix everything together well in the mixing bowl and form four half-pound patties. Place on the grill for five to 10 minutes on each side, turning a quarter half way through for great grill marks. While you are cooking the burger add the red onion to the grill and cook until soft. Toast your sesame seed buns and spread Miracle Whip Light on each side. Add romaine lettuce and fresh tomato to the bottom bun. Add the burger, the rest of the blue cheese, and pour on the blueberry sauce. Staff Photo By Ken Blevins/StarNews Media
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Blacks Beards Revenge Burger at Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Photo by Mike Spencer
Blacks Beards Revenge Burger at Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Photo by Mike Spencer
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The latest hamburger creation at Katy's Great Eats features fried green tomatoes, fried pickles jalapenos, sautŽed onions and spicy mayonnaise. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
The latest hamburger creation at Katy's Great Eats features fried green tomatoes, fried pickles jalapenos, sautŽed onions and spicy mayonnaise. Staff Photo BY PAUL STEPHEN / STAR NEWS
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Hwy 55 franchise owners Mickey and Christina Wetherington serve up abut two Five Five Challenges per month. The massive meal pits a customer against a 55-ounce hamburger with fries and a drink, which they must complete in 30 minutes or be stuck with a bill of $24.99. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
Hwy 55 franchise owners Mickey and Christina Wetherington serve up abut two Five Five Challenges per month. The massive meal pits a customer against a 55-ounce hamburger with fries and a drink, which they must complete in 30 minutes or be stuck with a bill of $24.99. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
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The Gnarly Burger at Hang Ten Grill, which has recently opened at 308 S. Lake Park Blvd. in Carolina Beach. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
The Gnarly Burger at Hang Ten Grill, which has recently opened at 308 S. Lake Park Blvd. in Carolina Beach. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
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The burger with bacon and brie at Ports of Call Bistro in Southport Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNews
The burger with bacon and brie at Ports of Call Bistro in Southport Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Photo By Matt Born/ Wilmington StarNews
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The 4th of July is the perfect opportunity to break from tradition, at least as far as the grill is concerned. Try hand-grinding your own beef, making seafood sliders or a Southern-style veggie burger for a change. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
The 4th of July is the perfect opportunity to break from tradition, at least as far as the grill is concerned. Try hand-grinding your own beef, making seafood sliders or a Southern-style veggie burger for a change. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
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The 4th of July is the perfect opportunity to break from tradition, at least as far as the grill is concerned. Try hand-grinding your own beef, making seafood sliders or a Southern-style veggie burger for a change. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
The 4th of July is the perfect opportunity to break from tradition, at least as far as the grill is concerned. Try hand-grinding your own beef, making seafood sliders or a Southern-style veggie burger for a change. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
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Chop's Deli has launched a third location at 7037 Wrightsville Ave. featuring a full kitchen, allowing them to add hot items like fried chicken and hamburgers like this Shreveport Chopsteak Sandwich featuring fried oysters and brie cheese to their popular menu of sandwiches. Photo by Paul Stephen
Chop's Deli has launched a third location at 7037 Wrightsville Ave. featuring a full kitchen, allowing them to add hot items like fried chicken and hamburgers like this Shreveport Chopsteak Sandwich featuring fried oysters and brie cheese to their popular menu of sandwiches. Photo by Paul Stephen
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BBQ Burger topped with crispy sweet potato straws at Cobblestone Cafe. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
BBQ Burger topped with crispy sweet potato straws at Cobblestone Cafe. Staff Photo By PAUL STEPHEN/StarNews
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The "Love it when you call me Big Poppa!" burger at Nick's Diner located at 127 N. Front Street Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Photo by Mike Spencer
The "Love it when you call me Big Poppa!" burger at Nick's Diner located at 127 N. Front Street Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Photo by Mike Spencer
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Margarita Grill, located at 6317 Market Street, specializes in casual cuisine like this Classic Margarita Burger, and offers a number of entertainment options for diners. Staff Photo by PAUL STEPHEN
Margarita Grill, located at 6317 Market Street, specializes in casual cuisine like this Classic Margarita Burger, and offers a number of entertainment options for diners. Staff Photo by PAUL STEPHEN
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The Dead Crow Comedy Room at 265 N. Front St. features several burgers including this classic interpretation served on a croissant roll with tater tots. Photo by Paul Stephen
The Dead Crow Comedy Room at 265 N. Front St. features several burgers including this classic interpretation served on a croissant roll with tater tots. Photo by Paul Stephen
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The award-winning slaw at Merritt's Burger House Saturday, November 15, 2008. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
The award-winning slaw at Merritt's Burger House Saturday, November 15, 2008. Staff Photo By Matt Born/Wilmington Star-News.
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Olde Fashioned Burger (8 oz.) and fries at P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille at 4544 Fountain Drive in Wilmington, N.C. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Photo By Mike Spencer/StarNews Media
Olde Fashioned Burger (8 oz.) and fries at P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille at 4544 Fountain Drive in Wilmington, N.C. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Photo By Mike Spencer/StarNews Media
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The portabello burger with gouda cheese. Stuffedwich opened recently at 11 Market St. specializing in sandwiches, burgers and sausage sandwiches. Photo by Paul Stephen
The portabello burger with gouda cheese. Stuffedwich opened recently at 11 Market St. specializing in sandwiches, burgers and sausage sandwiches. Photo by Paul Stephen
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Banzai Burger, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers : Staff Photo by MARK COURTNEY / WILMINGTON STAR-NEWS)
Banzai Burger, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers : Staff Photo by MARK COURTNEY / WILMINGTON STAR-NEWS)
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Black Bean Quinoa Burger at Milner's Cafe. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
Black Bean Quinoa Burger at Milner's Cafe. STAFF PHOTO BY Paul Stephen/Wilmington StarNews
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Melvin Tootoo(CQ) with Gary & Mel's Backyard grill(CQ) volunteered to help prepare hamburgers and hotdogs for the opening of the Houston Moore Youth Center(CQ) Monday afternoon. The Brigade Boys & Girls Club received a $20,000 grant to provide a variety of programs at Houston Moore Terrace for teens ranging from leadership, teambuilding and social skills.
Melvin Tootoo(CQ) with Gary & Mel's Backyard grill(CQ) volunteered to help prepare hamburgers and hotdogs for the opening of the Houston Moore Youth Center(CQ) Monday afternoon. The Brigade Boys & Girls Club received a $20,000 grant to provide a variety of programs at Houston Moore Terrace for teens ranging from leadership, teambuilding and social skills.
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Sharon B. Rogers(CQ) with the North Carolina Cattleman's Beef Council cooks hamburgers Wednesday afternoon outside the American Red Cross Center off 17th Street. Rogers was helping with the "Beef Up" the blood supply blood drive Wednesday at the Red Cross center each donorwas given a hamburger as a reward for donating blood. Staff Photo BY KEN BLEVINS / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Sharon B. Rogers(CQ) with the North Carolina Cattleman's Beef Council cooks hamburgers Wednesday afternoon outside the American Red Cross Center off 17th Street. Rogers was helping with the "Beef Up" the blood supply blood drive Wednesday at the Red Cross center each donorwas given a hamburger as a reward for donating blood. Staff Photo BY KEN BLEVINS / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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The low-carb burger/salad at the P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille on South 17th Street grills up some burgers in Wilmington, NC, Thursday, May 6, 2004. As part of the ongoing low-carb craze P.T.'s is offering bunless burger/salad options. Staff Photo By LOGAN WALLACE / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
The low-carb burger/salad at the P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille on South 17th Street grills up some burgers in Wilmington, NC, Thursday, May 6, 2004. As part of the ongoing low-carb craze P.T.'s is offering bunless burger/salad options. Staff Photo By LOGAN WALLACE / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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Double Spicy Tuna sushi (fore) and a turkey burger at Nikki's in Wilmington, NC, Friday, February 18, 2005. Staff Photo By LOGAN WALLACE/WILMINGTON STAR-NEWS
Double Spicy Tuna sushi (fore) and a turkey burger at Nikki's in Wilmington, NC, Friday, February 18, 2005. Staff Photo By LOGAN WALLACE/WILMINGTON STAR-NEWS
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Hamburger Joe's Staff Photo BY KEN BLEVINS / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Hamburger Joe's Staff Photo BY KEN BLEVINS / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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The Bleu Bacon Burger at the Two Guys Grille. (Friday, March 11, 2005) Staff Photo By GREG WOLF / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
The Bleu Bacon Burger at the Two Guys Grille. (Friday, March 11, 2005) Staff Photo By GREG WOLF / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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Hamburgers are all the rage at area resturants be they small or huge. Staff Photo By JEFFREY S. OTTO / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Hamburgers are all the rage at area resturants be they small or huge. Staff Photo By JEFFREY S. OTTO / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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Review of the Blue Monkey, 800-lb. Gorilla Burger Staff Photo BY KEN BLEVINS / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
Review of the Blue Monkey, 800-lb. Gorilla Burger Staff Photo BY KEN BLEVINS / WILMINGTON STAR NEWS
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Merritt’s Burger House You don’t get much more old-school than the drive-in at 2338 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington. Merritt’s Burger House has been around since 1958 and looks like it hasn’t changed a bit since then. They serve up a Classic Double Cheeseburger that you can get all the way. Ken Blevins/StarNews
Merritt’s Burger House You don’t get much more old-school than the drive-in at 2338 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington. Merritt’s Burger House has been around since 1958 and looks like it hasn’t changed a bit since then. They serve up a Classic Double Cheeseburger that you can get all the way. Ken Blevins/StarNews
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