Wisconsin Best Burger Contest; 'Elite 8' finalists announced
VERONA, Wis. - The Wisconsin Beef Council has announced the 'Elite Eight' in their inaugural ‘Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest.’
The contest was designed to seek out and promote 100% beef burgers prepared in Wisconsin restaurants.
According to a press release, the Elite Eight restaurants that received the most nominations on the Wisconsin Beef Council website are the following:
- Brazen Head Pub, 147 N Main St, West Bend
- Crafty Cow, 2675 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee
- Dog House Bar & Grill, 117 S 1st St, Mt. Horeb
- Ferry Xing Bar & Grill, 306 Main St, Merrimac
- Pickles Bar & Grill, 5507 Co Rd Y, Hazelhurst
- Skippy’s Burger Bar, 113 Green Bay Rd, Thiensville
- Straight Home Bar & Grill, 184060 WI-153, Eland
- The Dump Bar & Grill, 105 W Edgewater St, Cambria
The 'Elite Eight' of burgers in Wisconsin.
"These Elite Eight establishments will now be visited by a secret panel of judges who will travel to each and evaluate the burgers," said Tammy Vaassen, Wisconsin Beef Council Executive Director. "The winning restaurant will be announced on May 1 to kick-off May Beef Month."
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The burgers will be scored on taste (50 points), appearance (30 points), proper doneness (10 points), overall enjoyment of the burger (10 points), and bonus points may be given for eating environment, atmosphere and experience (up to 5 points.)
Wisconsin Best Burger Contest; nominate your favorite restaurant
The Wisconsin Beef Council is on the hunt for the best burger in the Badger State.
To be eligible for the contest, the hamburgers on the restaurant menus must have met the following guidelines:
- The burger must be 100% beef (other ingredients may be added to the patty such as spices, vegetables, etc.)
- All burgers must be composed of a formed ground beef patty/patties served on a bun or other bread product (such as biscuits, focaccia or tortillas). Burgers may include any combination of condiments (such as ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard), sauces (such as barbeque or hot sauce), cheeses and toppings (such as bacon, onions, tomatoes and lettuce). Every component of the burger must be placed between the bun or bread pieces or served open-faced on a bread product.
For more information on the contest, click here.