Five Syracuse-area restaurants are among the top 10 finalists in the annual best-burger contest put on by the New York Beef Council.
The contest opened April 1, with the public voting for their favorite burger. The top 10 was announced this week. Among the locals to make the cut is Ale ‘n Angus, the reigning champion.
You can vote here for your favorite. Voting ends on Sunday night. The top four earn a spot in the Final 4 Showdown at Onondaga Community College on May 9.
The top 10 competing entities are (in alphabetical order):
Ale ‘n Angus Pub, Syracuse: “Holy Smokers Burger”
Bear Creek, Brewerton: “Bourbon Bear Creek Burger”
Ben’s Fresh, Port Jervis: “Benny Burger”
Brewer Union Café, Brewerton: “Bam Bam Burger”
Butera’s Craft Beer and Craft Pizzas, Hamburg: “The Peanut Butter Rocket Burger”
Illusive Restaurant and Bar, Rensselaer: “The Empire Smash Burger”
Madison Bistro, Wampsville: “The Cowboy Burger”
Neir’s Tavern, New York City: “Goodfellas Burger”
Talking Cursive Brewing Co., Syracuse: “Pub Pretzel Burger”
The Angry Garlic, Baldwinsville: “Hot Mess Burger”
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