BURGER BLITZ for National Burger Month

May is "National Burger Month" and that means there's plenty of time left to indulge in one of America's favorite sandwiches. There are choices galore in the New York Metro area. It's not just about beef, there are turkey, salmon, tuna, and veggie burgers on our list. Check out some of our faves.

Strip House (Midtown and Downtown Locations) The NO LTO Craft Burger is an off-menu special with chargrilled Wagyu beef, smoked gouda, yuzo pickles, bonito flakes aioli, Texas toast, pommes frites & sriracha catsup. (LTO = lettuce, tomato, onion) $26.95. Visit: http://www.striphouse.com/.

POKE JUNKE (Midtown) This new spot has a Salmon Burger with arugula, cucumbers, wasabi tobiko, and wasabi mayo on a brioche bun. $12. Visit: https://pokejunke.com/.

Tommy Bahama (Midtown) Their Ahi Poke Burger, served at lunchtime, has Crispy Kale, Garlic Aioli, Wasabi-Avocado Puree, and an Arugula Salad. $19.50. Visit: https://www.tommybahama.com/restaurants/new-york-city.

5 Napkin Burger (4 NYC Locations) Their many burger selections include an Italian Spiced Turkey Burger with smoked mozzarella, balsamic peppers, and tomato jam. $14. Visit: https://5napkinburger.com/.

Burger & Lobster (Bryant Park and Flatiron Locations) Both locations are offering special burgers all month with their 10 ounce Hereford beef patty sandwiched between their custom-baked sesame studded potato brioche bun. Choices include their Ssam with homemade kimchi, bacon, American cheese and chipotle ssam Sauce and the Fiesta with cojita Cheese, guacamole, pickled cherry peppers, jalapeno, and chipotle aioli. $22 (includes fries and a salad). Visit: https://www.burgerandlobster.com/en/.

Morton's Steakhouse (551 Fifth Ave. & World Trade Center Locations) They are offering a Snake River Farms Wagyu burger, with cambozola cheese, picked shallots, and topped with a farm-fresh friend egg on a brioche bun with bacon onion jam & served with matchstick fries. $25. Visit: http://www.mortons.com/.

Park Avenue Tavern (Murray Hill) The Park with American cheese, carmelized onions, pickles, and a special chef's sauce. $15. Visit: http://parkavenuetavern.com/.

BarBacon (Hell's Kitchen) Their signature BarBaconBurger is a house burger blend with Bar Bacon seasoning, honey mustard, and glazed bacon on a pretzel bun served with fries. $21. Visit: https://www.barbacon.com/.

Kings of Kobe (Hell's Kitchen) Try their Vegan Republic, a three bean and roasted veggie burger with roasted tomatoes, baby arugula, and vegan herb mayo. $12.55. Visit: http://kingsofkobe.com/.

Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar (Multiple Locations Including Jersey City) At Zinburger, you can even go bunless with a choice of beef or turkey patty, lettuce wedge, tomato, 1000 Island and cottage cheese. $10.50. Visit: https://zinburger.com/.

Photos: Courtesy of the Venues

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