Nominations Open for Best New York Burger Competition
Call for Nominations
The New York Beef Council has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Best New York Burger competition. This prestigious competition allows restaurant owners to showcase their best burgers and their customers to vote for their favorite. Nominations will be accepted until March 14.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, nominees must meet specific guidelines. The burger must be 100% beef and composed of a ground beef patty between two slices of bread. Other ingredients, including toppings, can be added to the burger meat but must be made with 100% beef.
Rules and Guidelines
The nominated burger must be on the restaurant’s regular menu, and no former winning burgers can be nominated again. Nominations can be submitted online through the New York Beef Council website.
The Judging Process
Voting will begin on the state Beef Council website on March 19 and continue through April 11 to select the Top 10 finalists. Once the finalists are selected, the restaurant will need to choose their burger for the competition. After that, the judging will take place.
An anonymous judge panel will visit the restaurants, judging on 50% taste, 30% appearance and presentation, 10% eating experience, and 10% overall. The winner will be announced at a later date.
Past Winners
In 2024, at the eighth annual competition, Chatham Brewing was crowned the winner for its “Loaded Brewery Burger.” The burger is a locally raised beef patty with white cheddar mac-and-cheese, Applewood bacon, and molasses barbecue on a sweet roll.
FAQs
* Q: When are nominations open for the Best New York Burger competition?
A: Nominations are open until March 14.
* Q: What are the eligibility criteria for participating restaurants?
A: The burger must be 100% beef and composed of a ground beef patty between two slices of bread, with other ingredients, including toppings, made with 100% beef.
* Q: How do I submit a nomination?
A: Nominations can be submitted online through the New York Beef Council website.
* Q: What is the judging process?
A: The judging process involves an anonymous panel judging on 50% taste, 30% appearance and presentation, 10% eating experience, and 10% overall.
Conclusion
The Best New York Burger competition is a prestigious event that showcases the best of New York’s culinary scene. We look forward to seeing the innovative and delicious burgers that participating restaurants will submit. Stay tuned for more updates on the competition!
