The Denver Burger Battle went down last night at City Park, leaving insatiable appetites at its gates. We saw a burger topped with fries and gravy from the Nickel, an artery-threatening Reuben burger from Dunbar Kitchen & Tap House and more creations from 15 of Denver’s best restaurants. Some unexpected competitors threw their hats in the ring (thanks, Stoic & Genuine for that delicious double cheeseburger) and some newcomers, Bingo Burgers, made an impression on Denver’s biggest burger fiends.
A panel of four renowned chefs weighed in on the best of the burger battle. Steve Redzikowski (Acorn), Frank Bonanno (Bonanno Concepts), Tommy Lee (Hop Alley, Uncle), and Dana Rodriguez (Work & Class) ultimately decided Denver’s best burger was Stoic & Genuine. Additionally, event-goers decided a Denver classic, Cherry Cricket as their favorite.
Stoic & Genuine’s winning cheeseburger at Denver Burger Battle 2016.
Though it was a battle about beef, no competitors had beef—only great bites and a great time to be had. Until next year’s great throwdown, here’s a look at what you can drool over while looking forward to next year.
All photography by Justin De La Rosa
Steuben’s Arvada.
The Squeaky Bean
TAG Burger Bar
Chefs panel.
Cocktails in the VIP tent
Denver Burger Battle
Chef judges (left to right) Steve Redzikowski – Acorn; Frank Bonanno – Bonanno Concepts; Tommy Lee – Hop Alley, Uncle; Dana Rodriguez – Work & Class
Masterpiece Kitchen
Games at Denver Burger Battle.
Mushroom burger.
