International Burger Day at Burger Project

Overview

If a fresh bread roll, an expertly grilled patty and a slice of melted cheese is your idea of a perfect meal — or some variation of the above — then you probably have May 28 permanently marked in your diary. Each and every year, that's when the world's burger-lovers celebrate their favourite food. We're not saying that burgs will taste better on that date, but if you just can't get enough of the trusty dish, it's definitely time to celebrate.

Of course, everyone knows that free burgers are always more delicious, which is where Burger Project comes in on this tasty occasion. At the chain's Edward Street store, it'll be slinging free cheeseburgers from 11am–12pm. There's only 50 up for grabs at each joint, with 500 being given away nationally.

For those new to Burger Project's take on an old fave, Neil Perry's eatery whips up a hand-pressed slab of Cape Grim beef, layers it with pickles, onion, mustard and cheese (obviously), then squirts on some secret sauce. Next, it's all placed between a soft milk bun.

Given that the International Burger Day free-for-all is a first in, best dressed affair, we recommend scheduling an early lunch that day.