. . . there's a new Angus in town! For more than 33 years, Hard Rock International has been known for great American food and its unparalleled collection of memorabilia from the world's greatest rock legends including Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, U2 and Nirvana. Today, Hard Rock announced the addition of the world's next great icon the Legendary Burger, the company's tastiest burger yet, made with 10 ounces of Certified Angus Beef®, the world's premium brand of fresh ground beef.

Sure to rock any appetite, the new mouthwatering Legendary Burger is topped with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and a crispy homemade onion ring, all served on a one-of-a-kind roll, made with real GUINNESS®. GUINNESS®, one of the top-selling imported beers in America, teamed up with Hard Rock to develop the delicious bun. The Legendary Burger is served fresh, made to order and dished up with french fries.

"Hard Rock International was built on great American fare, and for more than 33 years, each Cafe has offered guests a delicious menu, including its mouthwatering burgers, and a taste of music history with the legends that adorn its walls. Now we are offering guests another authentic taste with the Legendary Burger, which is sure to become a favorite of rock stars and guests alike," said Marie Grimm, Director of R&D/Corporate Chef, Hard Rock International. "Burgers have been a hallmark of Hard Rock and we are thrilled that we are now making all of our burgers, including the new Legendary Burger, with Certified Angus Beef, the world's premiere brand of fresh beef."

The Certified Angus Beef brand has strict specifications that ensure the beef is consistently flavorful, juicy and tender. While some national restaurant chains serve burgers made from "Angus" beef, "Angus" simply refers to the breed of cattle and less than one in five Angus-influenced cattle pass the precise standards to earn the "Certified Angus Beef" brand. Currently, Certified Angus Beef Burgers are offered at Hard Rock and only three other restaurant chains, none of which are fast food.

Certified Angus Beef accepts only USDA Prime and the top levels of USDA Choice beef that also meet additional quality requirements, beyond the initial Angus-influenced criteria. The specifications, which ensure exceptional flavor and juiciness, mean less than 8 percent of beef qualifies as Certified Angus Beef.

The new Legendary Burger is available at all continental U.S. Hard Rock Cafe locations. Hard Rock's classic 7 oz burgers are still offered at each Cafe and are now also being be made with Certified Angus Beef.

About Certified Angus Beef
Less than 8 percent of beef can earn the CAB brand name. Enjoyed for its flavor, tenderness and juiciness, the CAB brand is Angus beef at its best. For other recipes, cooking tips or grocer locations, visit www.certifiedangusbeef.com.