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

By: Dana Vollmer

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….

Burger Battle Asadero Cocina and Cantina

Burger Battle winner

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

Burger Battle Peoples Choice Winner

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

Burger Battle Scottsdale

Burger Battle Hop Doddy

Hop Doddy Charcoal infused bun

Burger Battle Mariposa

Mariposa Latin Grill, Sedona

Burger Battle Scottsdale Beer

 

Upcoming Scottsdale Culinary Festival events:

Cocktail Society, April 7th

Scottsdale Culinary Festival, April 8th-9th

 

disclosure: I was given a media pass to attend this event. All opinions are my own.

 

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