In Charlotte, You Can Now Eat The Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Burger

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist waits for his burger to cook. Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is known for his energetic play on the court so it is fitting that his burger will be named after his hustle. That’s right you can now eat a burger named after the Charlotte Hornets forward. Interestingly enough, the burger comes with a side of sushi.

From Charlotte Magazine:

"Kidd-Gilchrist, who recently celebrated his 21st birthday and is a regular at the restaurant, worked with The Cowfish Executive Chef David Lucarelli and Master Sushi Chef Rifali Almunir to develop Motor Keeps Going (MKG), a half-pound turkey burger snug atop a sesame bun, then topped with raclette, spinach and fried leeks. The whole concoction is finished off with a drizzle of hot pepper jelly. The MKG, which will sell for $20, is served with a half a vegetarian sushi roll and sweet potato fries.But it gets better. Beginning January 15 and continuing through the end of April, The Cowfish will donate $5 from every sale of the MKG to A Child’s Place, one of Kidd-Gilchrist’s favorite charities. Founded in 1989, A Child’s Place of Charlotte works to erase the impact of homelessness on children and their education by providing a full compendium of services to children and their families while they are in the midst of their crisis to keep the student focused on academics and learning."

A great named burger that benefits a great cause.