Happy National Cheeseburger Day: Your Freebies And Cheapies

It's National Cheeseburger Day! How about a little burger history - and some freebies you can take advantage of today.

Who can you thank for the beloved cheeseburger? That would be the great Lionel Sternberger. for the invention of the cheeseburger.

According to the How Stuff Works website, the legend is, that Lionel was working at his father's roadside stand in California, and he burnt a hamburger. So, like many of us, he wanted to hide it. So he decided to throw some cheese on it, and basically cover up his mistake. Like flipping the couch cushion - only his mistake is now one of the world's favorite foods.

What is America's favorite cheese on a cheeseburger? Rachel Ray says that the number one cheese is American Cheese. Coming in at number two is cheddar. Seems pretty accurate. Besides, we don't argue with Rachel Ray.

As someone who cooks, she is actually spot on. The melting quality of both of these cheeses make them perfect for cheeseburgers.

All the usual's are offering specials in Las Vegas for National Cheeseburger Day - McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and others, have deals on this joyous day of artery clogging.

You fast food cheeseburger specials:

Your slow(er) food cheeseburger specials:   

All of these specials are at participating locations, so be sure to check before you hop in the car to celebrate at your favorite spot.

In the words of Jimmy Buffet: "Cheeseburger in paradise, heaven on earth with an onion slice." Honestly, sometimes NOTHING is better than a good old fashioned cheeseburger. So Happy National Cheeseburger Day. And happy cheeseburger-ing!

Where are the best happy hours in Las Vegas?

It's always five o'clock somewhere, right? Especially in Las Vegas. But when it comes to happy hour, let's face - you want a bargain. You want to save a little money on that drink, and those nachos.

The Las Vegas Strip isn’t exactly known for its bargains these days. Gone are the days of cheap drinks, and 99 cent shrimp cocktails. So let's leave the Las Vegas Strip, and be a true local.

There are some great happy hours in Las Vegas, and you don't have to go anywhere near the strip. Some of your favorite restaurants offer a great happy hour, that you may not have even known about.

In Las Vegas, restaurants with some of the best happy hour menus are no where near the Las Vegas Strip. They are in neighborhoods, strip malls, or your favorite brewery. Yes, of course, many resort restaurants have happy hours. But as a local, we're not going to the strip, or even necessarily a casino -unless we have to. Or, those cousins are visiting from Milwaukee, and they have to get a yard of margarita, and see the KISS street performers, in ass-less chaps.

You can thank the US Navy for Happy Hour. In the 1920s, after World War I, happy hours were periods of time on naval ships where sailors could participate in relaxing activities, so they could remove themselves from the toll of life at sea. Those activities were supposed to be morale boosting - mostly boxing, and other athletics.

Of course the US was in the midst of prohibition. But Americans got around that (shhhhh) by going to speakeasies to get a drink before dinner. Happy hour as we know it today!

These are just 5 of the better happy hours in Las Vegas - at least some of my favorites. Remember though, happy hour deals change often, so be sure to check the restaurant’s website or social media for updates before popping in for a drink.

Great 'hoppy' hour specials include $5 LVBC drafts, $13 LVBC flights, $5 house wine, $6 well drinks. Sloppy Joe Sliders, fried pickles - that are AWESOME - and a really great "pubcuterie." I'm not the biggest beer drinker, but this place has some of the best beers in Las Vegas. Do a flight, and try a few!

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The Spot has some GREAT food! And one of their favorites, and mine, is offered on their happy hour menu - their pork belly burnt ends. YUM!!!! Six chicken wings for $8. Happy hour is in the bar only, of course, and they do it from 3pm-6pm, AND again at 9pm-close.

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Yes, the Cheesecake Factory. They have always had a great happy hour menu! Sliders, pot stickers, hot pretzel bites, spinach and cheese dip, fried zucchini, a happy hour burger, and tons more. Several delightful cocktails for $8.50, draft beers $4.95, bottled beer $3.95. Seriously - you can't go wrong! Try the fried zucchini - just like my grandma's!

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Lazy Dog is just a fun place overall - and you can bring your dog! Happy hour lettuce wraps, crispy brussels sprouts, buffalo cauliflower. $4 wine, $1 off their draft beers. Woof!

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Echo & Rig is one of the best off strip steakhouses in Las Vegas, and in my opinion - still fairly reasonable. Their happy hour food menu is small, but mighty! A $3 Hotdog - the best hot dog ever! $4 Steak and egg, and Butcher fries with prime steak, homemade teriyaki, and scallions. Half off all draft & bottled beers, half off premium well liquor, $5 house wine, and always a $3 cocktail! It's great, but get there early, it gets busy!

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