QueenBurger in the News
From parking lot to pop-up shop: Queen Burger serves up an experience
“The outdoor venue is decorated with dangling lights, a vibrant graffitied wall and a turf-layered ground. As soon as I walked through the alley, I felt a rush of energy exuding from Queen Burger. My eyes were immediately drawn to the grilling station that took center stage of the venue. ”
Duke Chronicle
Highly Praised Durham Cocktail Bar Kingfisher Transforms to Outdoor Burger Joint
“Their pivot idea is to turn their parking lot into an outdoor burger bar, which will include 3,600 pounds of AstroTurf for that backyard feeling. Named Queen Burger, the new concept will offer smash burgers, vegan patties, bottled cocktails, and frozen drinks.”
NC couple fires up the grill, builds 'pandemic restaurant from scratch' after coronavirus crushed their bar
“Customers lined up for their opening weekend in mid-August for burgers made of locally sourced Baldwin Beef, bottled cocktails and beer. Instead of fries, Queenburger diners can order Symphony Chips, made by a Black-owned potato chip company based in Atlanta.”
Fox Business
14 Spots for Amazing Burgers in the Triangle
“Kingfisher, a craft cocktail bar, took note on the cheeseburger’s popularity during the pandemic. Owners Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker filled the bar’s backdoor and parking lot space with turf and transformed into Queen Burger — a “backyard burger pop-up designed for right now.” The classic — two smashed Baldwin Beef grass-fed patties, griddled onions, Ashe County hoop cheese, Old North Meats pickles and special sauce — is not to miss.”
Eater Carolinas
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Kingfisher has been featured on Eater, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, PUNCH, Imbibe, The News and Observer, Wine Enthusiast, Garden and Gun and many more.