If not for the fact that Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has yet to set up shop within city limits, P.Y.T.’s burger baron Tommy Up might have found some competition this month in continuous quest to roll one far-out burger creation after another. In observance of May being National Burger Month, the local brewpub chain is putting forth a different burger special at all eight of its suburban outposts each day until June. Yesterday it kicked things off with its Napa Valley Burger, served with Cabernet onions, black pepper chevre, tomato and arugula. Today’s burger is a riff on steak au poivre, and going forward you can expect everything from a Grilled Cheese Burger, with a burger, fried onions, mushrooms and tomato sandwiched between Swiss and cheddar on rye bread to a “South Philly Burger,” with garlicky broccoli rabe, roasted long hots, provolone and Asiago cheese. Check below for May’s full lineup.
May 1 - Napa Valley Burger with Cabernet onions, black pepper chevre, tomato and arugula
May 2 - Au Poivre Burger with gorgonzola, caramelized onion and mushroom spread
May 3 - Black and Blue Burger blackened burger with gorgonzola, caramelized onions, tomato and bacon
May 4 - Carolina Burger with bacon, coleslaw, red onion, American cheese and yellow mustard
May 5 - South of the Border Burger with sautéed onions and poblano peppers, bacon, guacamole, Monterey jack and spicy chipotle ketchup
May 6 - Brewmaster’s Burger with beer-braised onions, bacon, Swiss, cheddar and roasted garlic aioli
May 7 - Hickory Burger with house-smoked pulled pork, sharp cheddar and barbeque sauce
May 8 - Mom’s Burger with exotic mushrooms, brie and vine-ripened tomato
May 9 - Grilled Cheese Burger with fried onions, mushrooms, tomato, Swiss and cheddar on rye
May 10 - New Mexico Burger with roasted green chile relish, Monterey jack, salsa verde, lettuce and tomato
May 11 - Saltimbocca Burger with prosciutto, provolone, sautéed spinach and caramelized onions
May 12 - Yogi Bear Picnic Burger with onion rings, bacon, BBQ sauce, potato salad and American cheese
May 13 - South Philly Burger with garlicky broccoli rabe, roasted long hots, provolone and Asiago
May 14 - Pizza Burger with pepperoni, mozzarella, Asiago and tomato sauce
May 15 - Reuben Burger with shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing and Swiss on rye
May 16 - Hell Fire Burger with fried green chilies, onions, pepper jack cheese and chipotle ketchup
May 17 - Jammin’ Marley Burger with pineapple chutney, bacon, sharp cheddar and Jamaican BBQ sauce
May 18 - Green Bay Burger with cheddar, Swiss, provolone and Boursin, lettuce, tomato and red onion
May 19 - Ode to Jerry Garcia Burger with mushrooms, Monterey jack, caramelized onions and roasted garlic aioli
May 20 - French Onion Burger with Gruyere, caramelized onions, bacon and French onion dip
May 21 - Bistro Burger with Boursin and herb-roasted exotic mushrooms
May 22 - Big Haas Burger with Haas avocado, Monterey jack, red onion and roasted garlic mayonnaise
May 23 - Paris Burger with brie, sautéed apples, rosemary onions, bacon and spinach
May 24 - London Pub Burger, a double-decker burger with caramelized onions, mushrooms, sharp cheddar and house brown gravy on the side
May 25 - California Burger with Haas avocado, cucumber, pea shoots and wasabi aioli
May 26 - Whiz Kid Burger with sauteed peppers and onions and Cheez Whiz
May 27 - Caprese Burger with fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomato, balsamic glaze and basil pesto
May 28 - Catamount Burger with Vermont white sharp cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon and maple glaze
May 29 - Chicago Burger with sweet pickle relish, onion, pickled hot peppers, tomato, celery salt and mustard
May 30 - Red, White and Blue burger with vine-ripened tomato, sliced onion, gorgonzola and bacon
May 31 - Jalapeno Popper Burger with deep fried jalapeno slices, cream cheese and bacon
