Charlie's Burgers facts for kids
Charlie's Burgers is a series of special dinner parties that started in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 2009. These events were created by Franco Stalteri. In 2010, a magazine called Food and Wine Magazine said it was one of the top new food experiences in the world. Each dinner is led by a different famous chef and happens in a secret place. Guests only find out the location at the very last minute! Charlie's Burgers has worked with chefs who have won big awards from places like The World's 50 Best Restaurants and The Michelin Guide. They've held events in Canada, England, and France. In January 2010, they even had a dinner where guests tried dishes made with insects! By July 2010, Charlie's Burgers started holding events in other big cities like London and Paris. In August 2011, Charlie's Burgers even created its own special bubbly drink called Champagne, made in Oger, Marne, France.
Charlie's Burgers on TV
Franco Stalteri, who started Charlie's Burgers, was a special judge on the TV show Top Chef Canada. He appeared in season two, episode 11, alongside another famous chef, Lidia Bastianich.
Charlie's Burgers was also shown on another reality television series called The Illegal Eater. It was featured in the very last episode of the first season.