Via Radio Iowa
Ten finalists have been named for the 2018 title of “Iowa’s Best Burger.” (includes link to finalists details)
Brooke German is marketing director for the Iowa Beef Industry Council, a sponsor of the annual contest along with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association-says “This year, we received nearly 9,200 nominations representing over 700 restaurants across 300 towns and cities in Iowa,” German said.
Iowans submitted their nominations online between February 12 and March 12. The restaurants receiving the top 10 most votes will now be getting a closer review.
“We’ll have a panel of judges that will go out to each of these 10 restaurants and judge the burgers based on taste, appearance, and proper doneness,” German said. “They will submit their scores back to us and we will name the best burger in the state of Iowa on May 1 to kickoff May Beef Month.”
The Smokin’ Hereford (HUR-ferd) of Storm Lake took home the title of Iowa’s Best Burger in 2017. This is the ninth year for the contest.
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Seven restaurants are new to the contest’s Top 10 list and include: BurgerFiend, Cedar Rapids; Cafe Beaudelaire, Ames; Iowa Stater Restaurant, Ames; Moo’s BBQ, Newton; Morgan’s Corner, Ottumwa; The Twisted Tail Steakhouse, Logan; and Wrangling Grace Cafe, Bancroft.
Returning contestants include: Ride’s Bar and Grill, Fort Dodge; Robin’s Nest Cafe, Clarinda (formerly Vaughn’s Cafe and Bakery); and Saucy Focaccia, Cedar Rapids.
To learn more about the contest and the Top Ten restaurants, including addresses and hours, visit www.iabeef.org
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