Labor Day. So bittersweet. The weather tends to be glorious. For those of us in San Francisco, Labor Day marks the beginning rather than the end of our summer weather, which takes place during September and early October. Yet it marks the traditional end of summer – no matter what the thermometer says – and back to school – no matter that my son’s school has been in session for three weeks already. Still, a certain melancholy tends to hang in the air, which blows a bit more crisply, over this long weekend.

We will rally, though. We stay in town, which is always wonderfully empty and easy-going. I plan to grill some burgers as a light ode to sweet summertime. These green chile cheeseburgers are my favorite burgers ever, by far. If you’re looking for something less beefy, try these juicy and delicious turkey gorgonzola burgers. No matter what burger I toss on a fire I follow these tips for perfect burgers.

Enjoy your weekend, melancholy and all!

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