Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Burger Battle {wrap-up}

Burgers, Burgers, Burgers. Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s 2017 Burger Battle was quite an event – sooo many yummy burgers. And fries, desserts and beer. I didn’t try them all this year but did sample a good portion of them.

Over 12 restaurants competed and the winners advance to the World Championships.

and the winner is….

JUDGE’S CHOICE WINNER: Asadero Cocina + Cantina
Green Chile & Cream Cheese Wagyu Slider with Sriracha Ketchup on a Brioche Bun

RUNNER UP: Brat Haus
The Pig Mac – brat patty & beef patty, cheddar, lettuce, pickle, sweet onion jam, hush hush sauce, on a pretzel bun

THIRD PLACE: Hand Cut Burgers and Chophouse
California Burger- Avocado, swiss, sprouts, pickled red onion, and herb aioli, topped with crispy sweet onion strings

PEOPLE’S CHOICE CHAMP: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co
Peanut Butter and Jalapeno Jelly Burger – Brisket Blend Beef, Arizona Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, House Made Jalapeno Jelly and House Made Peanut Butter Sauce served in a Pretzel Bun

RUNNER UP: Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Goodnight/Good Cause Burger – Angus Beef, Tillamook Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Jalapeños, Hickory BBQ, Sassy Sauce, Red Leaf Lettuce, Beefsteak Tomato

THIRD PLACE: Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
Gringo Burger – All-Natural Certified USDA Creekstone Farms Black Angus Beef, White Cheddar Cheese, Signature Louis Dressing & Spicy Crispy Onions on a House-Made Brioche Bun