2006 Finalists

Best Beef Burgers

Region 1:

Kathi Jones, Rochester, New York
Mirin-Glazed Burgers with Sesame-Ponzu Spinach and Wasabi-Ginger Mayonnaise

Region 2:

Daljeet Singh, Coral Springs, Florida
Masala Burgers with Tangy Tamarind Sauce and Red Onion-Mint Relish

Region 3:

Diane Sparrow, Osage, Iowa
Honey-Chipotle Glazed Beef Burgers with Mint-Avocado Sauce

Region 4:

Camilla Saulsbury, Nacogdoches, Texas
Born in Berkeley Burgers (a.k.a. Bacon Cheeseburgers with Aged Teleme, Arugula-Fig Topping, Pepper Bacon, and Lemon-Grilled Fennel)

Region 5:

Jenny Flake, Gilbert, Arizona
Feta Florentine Burgers with Frizzled Prosciutto on Parmesan-Toasted Ciabatta Rolls

 

Best Alternative Burgers

Region 1:

Richard Boulanger, Williston, Vermont
Bouillabaisse Burgers with Tomato-Fennel Relish and Saffron Mayonnaise

Region 2:

Heather Kenny, Arlington, Virginia
Casablanca Bisteeya Burgers

Region 3:

Karen Tedesco, Webster Groves, Missouri
Coconut Basil Chicken Burgers with Thai Peanut Pesto

Region 4:

Olga Esquival-Holman, Wichita, Kansas
Paella Burgers

Region 5:

Elizabeth Bennett, Mill Creek, Washington
Opa! Burgers