Award-Winning New York Burger Joint Black Tap Announces Opening At Downtown Disney® District At Disneyland Resort

The internationally recognized restaurant will open its first California location in 2018

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Nov 15, 2017, 09:30 ET

ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer and Disneyland Resort announced Black Tap will bring its award-winning burgers and famous CrazyShake™ milkshakes to The Happiest Place On Earth in 2018. The opening marks Black Tap's first California location and it will be located at Downtown Disney® District.

CrazyShake™ milkshakes at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer.

The Texan Burger at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer.

"We can't wait to share the magic of Black Tap with guests from all over the world," says Black Tap owner and Michelin Star awarded chef Joe Isidori. "From delicious burgers to awesome CrazyShake™ milkshakes, Black Tap will be the cherry on top of an incredible experience at Disneyland Resort."

"Collaborating with Disney is the perfect relationship for Black Tap," adds owner Chris Barish. "Both brands are known for creating memories that last a lifetime, and we're thrilled to soon be a part of new memories made at Disneyland."

Black Tap is creating a customized concept for its Downtown Disney® District location, across from Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar. The burger and beer joint will offer a casual vibe reminiscent of a classic American luncheonette with a distinctly New York feel, and will feature indoor and outdoor seating.

"The Disneyland Resort is thrilled to welcome Black Tap to Downtown Disney," said Patrick Finnegan, vice president of Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney District. "I have no doubt that their incredible menu of award-winning burgers and eye-catching shareable milkshakes will be an instant hit with our Guests."

Since opening in New York's SoHo neighborhood in 2015, Black Tap has received worldwide acclaim for its burgers and signature CrazyShakes™. Black Tap has quickly expanded with five locations in New York, and is growing its international presence with new locations in Dubai and Geneva. Black Tap's first U.S. location outside of New York will open in Las Vegas at The Venetian in December 2017.

Black Tap at Disneyland Resort is slated to open winter 2018. For more information on Black Tap, please visit www.blacktapnyc.com or follow Black Tap on Facebook and Instagram at @blacktapnyc.

About Black Tap:
With décor that harkens back to old school hip hop and rock and roll, Black Tap is an homage to the great American luncheonette experience. Owned by Chef Joe Isidori and Restaurateur Chris Barish, the menu features burgers ranging from the classic All-American to The Vegan Burger, along with burger salad options, spicy Korean wings and sides such as Teriyaki Broccoli and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. The Greg Norman Burger, with wagyu beef, house buttermilk-dill dressing, blue cheese, and arugula won "People's Choice" at the New York City Wine & Food Festival's Burger Bash competition three years in a row in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Furthermore, Black Tap's Instagram-worthy "CrazyShakes" have reached worldwide acclaim with their whimsical and over the top decorations and flavors such as The Cotton Candy Shake, Sweet n Salty, and The Bam Bam Shake. Black Tap has five locations in New York City and opened its first international location in Dubai in January 2017, with a second location to follow in fall 2017. Black Tap Las Vegas, the brand's first U.S. expansion outside New York, is slated to open at The Venetian in December 2017. Isidori's debut cookbook, Craft Burgers & Crazy Shakes from Black Tap (Pam Krauss), was released in November 2016. www.blacktapnyc.com