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Gourmet (French) gourmet) In the elaboration of the burgers, fresh products are used, the ingredients are not prepared by mass production methods, but the combination and presentation of the ingredients demonstrates the ingenuity and professionalism of the chefs.
Gourmet burger makers emphasize the importance of wholesome and wholesome products from local farmers, pay close attention to the principles of “zero km food”, “zero waste” and adhere to high ethical and sustainability standards.
Luke April / 15min photo / Vilnius Burger Fest moment
“The Burger Festival is like a reflection of what is fashionable in the kitchen and specifically in the preparation of this dish, not only in Lithuania, but also in other countries. We want to broaden our horizons and the geography of the festival, which is why we invited participants from Latvia this year. In the future, we plan to become the largest hamburger festival in the Baltic countries, and perhaps even in northern Europe, ”said Jonas Mažintas, the festival organizer, in the press release.
After a three-year hiatus, three exclusive pieces will be sold at the burger auction again. One of them will be characterized by the abundance of umami flavors of marine origin: it will contain Japanese serious, leaf mayonnaise, salicornia, seaweed. The pheasant breast burger will be seasoned with orange marinated fennel, figs and Italian sauce. guanciale, and a burger with venison cutlet, butter-fried boletus, Comté cheese and nasturtium will be a little reverence for the Lithuanian noble cuisine. These dishes will be prepared on the spot by Vilnius chef Karolis Jakelavičius.
Photo by Sigismund Gedvila / 15min / Last year’s auction “Vilnius Burger Fest”
“The auction that took place in the past caused a lot of positive emotions in the visitors. The price of a hamburger then reached 120 euros. We hope that this year a new record will be reached”, intrigued J. Mažintas.
Visitors will be able to choose from nearly 30 different burger variations this year.
In total, around 7,000 hamburgers are prepared at Vilnius Burger Fest. One of the main reasons for attracting a group of visitors yearning for new experiences is the condition that festival participants prepare at least one dish specifically for the festival. This year, visitors will be able to choose from almost 30 different variants of burgers: vegan, vegetarian, with different types of meat or specially prepared. In addition, the auction festival will not be without other attractions: tastings, questions on how to combine ingredients, etc.
The organizers emphasize that Vilnius Burger Fest is also a professional celebration, where there is no competition between participants, and visitors are invited to enjoy responsibly, without organizing a competition, who will eat more and faster.
This year’s burgers will be prepared at the festival by “2 Neighbors”, “Barbeque Burgers”, “Boom Burgers”, “Burger Kiosk”, “Charlestons BBQ”, “Čiop Čiop”, “Dock”. Drama Burger, Just Look At the Chef, Dangerous, Ram’s Smoke, Rose Mosqueta, Saucy Kitchen, Vingis Stories.
Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / Vilnius Burger Festival
The gourmet burger movement in the world began more than a couple of decades ago. Seven years ago, the fashion for the dish also reached Lithuania, when specialty restaurants began to develop rapidly. Later, the burger was added to the menu by classic restaurants, pubs and bars.
Organizers note that, in accordance with the security requirements for COVID-19, the festival area will not be able to have more than 1,000 visitors at a time. Skins are optional at this event.
The Vilnius Burger Fest will be held in Vilnius, in the courtyard of the Lithuanian Museum of Theater, Film and Music (Vilniaus Street 41) on Thursday, August 6 from 11 am to midnight. Free admission. More information YOU WILL FIND IT HERE
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