The Wisconsin Beef Council has announced the Elite Eight in its inaugural Wisconsin’s Best Burger competition. The aim of the competition was to search for and promote 100% beef burgers prepared in restaurants in Wisconsin.
Where to find the best burgers in Wisconsin:
The Elite Eight restaurants that received the most nominations on the Wisconsin Beef Council website over the past month are:
- 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
How will the best burger in Wisconsin be selected?
“These Elite Eight locations will now be visited by a secret panel of judges who will go to each location and rate the burgers,” said Tammy Vaassen, executive director of the Wisconsin Beef Council. “The winning restaurant will be announced on May 1 to kick off May Beef Month.”
Burgers will be scored on taste (50 points), appearance (30 points), proper doneness (10 points), overall enjoyment of the burger (10 points), and additional points may be awarded for the food environment, atmosphere and experience (up to 5 points .)
To participate in the competition, burgers on a restaurant’s menu must meet the following guidelines:
- The burger must be 100% beef (other ingredients such as spices, vegetables, etc. can be added to the pate)
- All burgers must consist of a formed patty/patty of ground beef served on a bun or other bread product (such as biscuits, focaccia or tortillas). Burgers can contain any combination of seasonings (such as ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard), sauces (such as barbecue or heated sauce), cheeses, and toppings (such as bacon, onion, tomatoes, and lettuce). Each burger ingredient should be placed between the bun and pieces of bread or served open on the bread product.
Find more
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