Grass-Whoppers: Insect Burger Patties Hit NYC Restaurant Menu

[KamaAina]

http://gma.yahoo.com/grass-whoppers-insect-burger-patties-hit-nyc-restaurant-183107397--abc-news-lifestyle.html

While most Americans are focused on turkey, one New York City restaurant is making a bid for the spotlight with another protein less common during Thanksgiving week: insects.

Restaurant Antojeria La Popular in downtown Manhattan has debuted the "Grass-Whopper," which is exactly what it sounds like.

A burger patty made from a combination of crickets and queso Chihuahua--a mild cheese made from cow's milk--is seasoned and cooked on the griddle, then topped with chipotle-mayo, onion, romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, and stuffed inside of a whole-wheat mini pita bread. A trio of three 2-inch sliders will set you back $14.25.

"It's an acquired taste so we are serving it as a slider," said Marco Shalma, director of operations at Antojeria La Popular, who added that the patty is a combination of ground crickets and whole exoskeletons for texture and crunch.

I like mine so rare I can hear it chirping!

edit: Burger King will either sue them or start selling them.

[HarveyDarkey]

1. I'd try them

If I were near there, which I'm not

[GoCubsGo]

2. Me. too.

Just as long as the removed the legs...