2009 Finalists

Best Beef Burgers

Jana Atwood, Boise, Idaho
Cool as a Cucumber Slaw Burgers with Dill-Feta Spread and Crispy Potato Pancakes

Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Roman Patty Melts with Balsamic Peppers and Onion and Sundried Tomato Aïoli

Julie Hession, Las Vegas, Nevada
Blue Corn Desert Oasis Burgers with Cactus-Corn Salsa, Ancho-Honey Bacon, and Pepita Guacamole

Patrice Hurd, Bemidji, Minnesota
Burgers La Mancha with Sweet Caramelized Reds and Smoky Olive Aïoli

Rick Rohr, Darien, Connecticut
Jezebel Burgers with Sweet-and-Sassy Shallots

 

Best Alternative Burgers

Anthony Czech, Decatur, Georgia
Crunchy Coconut Shrimp Burgers with Asian Slaw

Amy Green, Carollton, Texas
Farmers' Market Burgers with Grilled Red Onion Relish and Peppered Tomato Mayonnaise

Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida
Miami "Frita" Chicken-Chorizo Burgers with Guava Ketchup, Black Bean and Sweet Pimiento Relish, and Crispy Shoestring Fries

Teresa Ralston, New Albany, Ohio
Spice-Crusted Pork Burgers with Crispy Brown Sugar Bacon, Maple Apple Chutney, and Smoked Cheddar

Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dutch Biscuit Sliders with Quick Apple Chow-Chow and Spicy Bacon Mustard