Growing up in Idaho, one of my favorite things as a child was going to Red Robin for their delicious hamburgers and “Rookie Magic” milkshakes. They also had a kick-ass arcade at the restaurant, and being a child of the 80s, my parents couldn’t feed us enough quarters to satisfy our Pacman needs. Red Robin was definitely a favorite place to host birthday parties and other celebrations. And it’s still one of my favorite places to have a burger as an adult.
I just learned about a contest they’re hosting – the 4th Annual Kids’ Cook-Off – in which 10 kids have created their ideal burger combination. The winner – who will be chosen tomorrow – will receive some pretty sweet prizes including a family vacation at the Universal Orlando Resort. But most importantly, the winning gourmet burger will be sold in Red Robin restaurants in summer 2010 to benefit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Last year’s Kids’ Cook-Off resulted in a donation of more than $65,000 to NCMEC and since 2006, Red Robin has donated more than $200,000 to NCMEC through the Cook-Off and other restaurant programs. So this isn’t just about good burgers and sending some kid to Orlando on vacation – it’s for a good cause, as well.
Today is the last day to vote for the Fan Favorite – check it out at http://www.redrobin.com/thefinalists. And there will be a live webcast tomorrow where the winner will be announced. A few of the kids include bacon on their burgers, so get over there and support these young bacon lovers!
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