The evening passed in a tasty whirlwind of cheesy, sizzling bliss at Denver Burger Battle 2018. More than 20 of Denver’s burger experts put their best patties on the grill, stacked with only the most premium toppings, vying for the title of best burger. From Cherry Cricket’s massive Nashville Hot Burger—spotlighting crispy fried chicken skin—to 5280 Burger Bar‘s “Perfect Burger,” the competition was close, but there could only be two winners. Stanley Beer Hall garnered the judges’ favor with a classic, perfectly done double-patty cheeseburger, while Hearth & Dram took home the People’s Choice award with a next-level burger that utilized thick-cut house bacon, sharp cheddar, and an umami aïoli on an everything bun. Whether you missed the fun or, like us, just wish to reminisce fondly on the mouthwatering festivities, here is a look back at some of the bites in all of their juicy glory.
Bountiful burger bites galore
Stoic & Genuine: Double-patty New York strip with American cheese, lettuce, onion, and tomato on a sesame bretzel bun
Stanley Beer Hall: Classic double cheeseburger with American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, and Russian dressing
Solitaire: Two grass-fed Angus patties with smoked bacon, housemade 1000 Island dressing, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, American cheese, housemade garlic salt, and cracked pepper on a brioche bun
Prohibition: Two blended patties, two slices of American cheese, grilled yellow onions, red onions, pickles, lettuce, and house sauce on a brioche bun
Park Burger: Pork belly, cheese, onion, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun
My Brother’s Bar: Jalepeños and cream cheese
Hearth & Dram: Oak-grilled beef, thick-cut house bacon, sharp cheddar, and an umami aïoli on a housemade Hawaiian roll
Highland Tap & Burger: Beef patty, truffled crab and cream cheese relleno, heirloom tomato hollandaise, and crunchy onions
Crave: Colorado beef patty, smoky raspberry barbecue sauce, crispy poblano rings, coffee-dusted onion strings, and jalapeño cream cheese
Cherry Cricket: Honey black pepper slaw, crispy fried chicken skin, white cheddar cheese, housemade pickles, and jalapeño Nashville hot sauce on a brioche bun
Billy’s Inn: Bacon and cheese on the inside with cheese and sugar-coated bacon on the outside and Billy’s secret sauce
Avelina: Niman Ranch burger, fancy sauce, pickles, bibb lettuce, and cheddar cheese
5280 Burger Bar: Angus beef, Gruyere cheese, bacon onion jam, pickled red onions, red leaf lettuce, and roasted garlic aïoli on a sesame bun
And our personal favorite? Happy Bake Shop stole the show with their French macarons hamburgers!
Photos and Story by Peyton Garcia, Content Editor
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