It's National Hamburger Day

Today is National Hamburger Day! Besides apple pie, nothing is more American than a big, juicy hamburger  -- dressed with the works. Hamburgers and cheeseburgers have been a staple of the American diet for decades, and National Hamburger Day is celebrated each year on May 28.

Tell us in comments what your perfect hamburger consists of.  Wanna know ours? Beef patty, fried onions, melted cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, beets, and a pineapple slice with a little mayo and ketchup on a lightly toasted bun! And tell us where we can find your favorite hamburger joint. What was cheapest, weirdest and tastiest burger you ever ate? Share all.

Name This Sandwich And Win it!

You can tell by taking some well deserved time off and catching up with family has reinvigorated the creative juices for Chefs Shelby and Chris Palmatier at Mr. P’s Mountain Smokehouse.

The proof is pictured above in the restaurant’s brand, spanking new sandwich. What’s come off the smoker and out of the kitchen is a wonder to behold. From Chef Shelby:

“Pulled pork in a hoagie roll with Granny Smith apple slices, crispy bacon, topped with sharp cheddar and a Greg ginger barbecue sauce”.

 So far so good. But what’s it called? That’s where you come in!  SchroonLaker.com fans and Mr. P’s followers on Facebook are invited to come up with a name. If  Mr. P likes it,  you'll win a free one! So leave your comments below.

Free Beer In Schroon – Really!!!

Just when lovers of Paradox craft brewed beers didn’t think life could get any better, along comes this brilliant idea: For every 9th growler you have filled – you get the 10th one FREE. Nope, we are not making this up!.

The above illustration is what your frequent beer buyer’s card will look like! As the Brew Crew from PDX says so eloquently:  “Dreams do come true, stop in & grab a card”.

This weekend's tasting hours:  Fri  'til 7 pm, Sat 11am -6pm and  Sunday  12pm - 4pm.

Yum, Yum: Weekend Restaurant News

First off,  the countdown begins …this coming Thursday,  The Owl at Twilight, in Olmstedville, re-opens for the season. Welcome back Rich & Joanne!!! If you have never eaten at this gem, read all about it on the North Country Rambler blog kept by our dear friend and fellow foodie Joe Steiniger. (Shame on us for not writing about the many great meals we have enjoyed there!!!)

And watch this space shortly for BIG news about the Adirondack General Store!

On Saturday,  Sticks and Stones will be open for business starting at 4pm. They are hosting a private party during their normal lunch hours.

From the comedians from Mr. P’s Mountain Smokehouse:

“Good Evening from the North Country Center for the Advancement of Porkology. (Those who follow Chief Oliver, you get it, right?) Just a quick reminder...Mr. P's family will be visiting our lovely town tomorrow, so the restaurant will be closed for the weekend. You'll probably see a bunch of us out and about, maybe even partaking in some adult beverages somewhere along Route 9. Or in multiple places along Route 9. Anyway, Memorial Weekend. We'll be back for Friday through Monday Memorial Weekend. Then it's Friday through Sunday through the end of May and mid-June. Somewhere in there, we'll start up with 6 days a week. Back to making the bacon turtles!”

Courtesy Witherbee's Carriage House: Their  Prime Rib

And Witherbee’s Carriage House has announced their North Country famous Prime Rib  will now be available “ALL WEEKEND LONG!”

Other area restaurants are operating on their regular Spring schedule. If you’ve got Food News, or news about area restaurant hours of operation, tell us in comments!