Supporting his plant-based philosophy, fitness enthusiast Lewis Hamilton launched his vegan burger chain, Neat Burger. Although the business became a huge success, one might assume that Hamilton would have indulged in dingy and dirty burgers while taking a car tour with a love for for all things American. However, in a recent conversation with GQ Sports, Hamilton made a surprising revelation.
Fast food and hamburgers are characteristic of the American spirit that Hamilton possesses. With his heart in New York, Hamilton is known to make a quick appearance here and there, immersing himself in the fashion and culture of the Big Apple during F1 breaks. However, the passion is limited to Hamilton’s bright shirts and fancy shoes. When it comes to his food, the vegan warrior likes to stay clean and refuses to touch junk food, which is no surprise considering his ultra-healthy lifestyle.
Lewis Hamilton hasn’t set foot in an American fast food restaurant yet
Speaking to GQ Sports about his travel experiences and the food he ate along the way, Hamilton explained that he hasn’t found a chain restaurant that really appeals to him.
I’ve never eaten In-n-Out, or maybe I tried it once ten years ago. I haven’t eaten McDonald’s in 25 years. The reason is? – “I eat very cleanly”
Although Hamilton found Zuma, a Japanese restaurant chain, an attractive option, his vegan lifestyle prevented him from continuing there. “They don’t have the best plant-based options.”
So his solution is to visit his own Neat Burger for some delicious food while he’s nearby. “Now when I’m in London, Dubai or New York, I have a little vegan restaurant called Neat Burger. They have great vegan chicken nuggets.
McDonald’s has nothing on Neat Burger
With the recent achievement of hitting the $100 million valuation mark, Lewis Hamilton’s culinary brand is reaching new heights. Throngs of fans and food enthusiasts flocked to sample the menu and it was clear Hamilton was delivering his speech.
A food blogger, Chisanga Malata, sampled dishes from the Neat Burger menu, but do you know what’s interesting? he is a meat eater. He jumped in and described his $14.90 meal in detail. What’s notable is that he couldn’t distinguish the chickpea, quinoa and green bean mixture from real chicken patties.
Malata went as far as to say that although he is a huge fan of McDonald’s, he is a converted man. “I can very well say that this blows Maccies’ beloved and iconic cheeseburger out of the water – and then some.” From the first bite to the last, these burgers proved to be a culinary masterpiece. It’s no surprise that Lewis Hamilton would accept that.