Boca Burger Battle, 2012, Boca Raton July 14 7-10pm, thousands attenting this year's event

Our BOCA BURGER BATTLE Chef JUDGES will be served a variety of burgers; beef, turkey, vagan, and fish varieties... Below are the Contestants and descriptions of their expertise, their locations, addresses and telephone numbers for reserevations.

An authentic biergarten has arrived in the heart of Boca Raton, FL, featuring over 24 craft beers on tap and 25 bottled beers served in traditional steins from the best regions around the world. We specialize in lunch, dinner, and drinks.

Biergarten Boca Raton | 309 Via De Palmas #90 Boca Raton, FL 33432 | 561.395.7462 | Web

Gimme a Burger, based in South Florida, is the collaborative effort of a group of close friends with a lifetime of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The idea was to create a fast food dining experience based on high quality food served in an upscale environment rather than the common cafeteria type atmosphere. Our promise is to serve great food, fast and fresh. We use only the finest ingredients from the finest purveyors in the industry. Unlike others we don't just use any old meat or fillers for our burgers. Our burgers are 100% Prime Certified Angus Beef® that give them a distinctive taste and flavor, even without any toppings. This beef is produced under strict sanitary conditions inspected by the USDA. We don't cut corners or quality. We deliver the best at a value price. We won't serve anything we wouldn't be proud to serve to our family and friends. Come taste the difference and don't forget; If you're hungry all you have to say is Gimme A Burger. Our head cook and bottle washer is Craig Marcy. He has spent a lifetime in food industry working at all levels from the kitchen to management. He's worked in mom and pop operations all the way up to corporate multi-chain operations in a managerial role. He has a true passion for food and creative flair. Since the opening of Gimme A Burger, Craig has decided he likes the title of self taught burger engineer. Craig and his team of burger engineers, Dave Erbe and Randy Johnson can build your ultimate burger.

Gimme A Burger | 1200 East Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 | 954.708.2553 | Web

Joe and Chef Betsy (Joe's wife) offer home cooking' by Chef Betsy, homemade soups, daily hot specials, sandwich specials, special desserts and more. Come in and sign up for our free basket drawing this month and every month, and see our family and our place! Big Joe's Burgers and Wings | 2831 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33431 | 561.447.7995 | Web

Brewzzi is famous for its enormous portions of quality Italian and American favorites. Enjoy brick oven pizza, pasta, oversized salads, trademark sandwiches, Angus hamburgers, fresh fish and more. With over 70 items on the menu, there's something to please every palate. Even the kids, who eat free every Monday and Tuesday... And don't forget the brewery! Brewzzi's brewed-on-site lagers and ales have won gold and silver medals at the Great American Beer Festival. And of course they're half-price, along with featured Premium brands, during the Brewzzi Happy Hour, Monday-Friday from 3 PM - 6:30 PM and ALL DAY Sunday.

Brewzzi | 2222 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 | 561.392.2739 (BREW) | Web

Award-Winning BBQ featuring South Florida’s best BBQ Ribs and catering services. We provide dine in, take out and catering services. A family owned and operated business proudly celebrating our 10th Anniversary. We opened our first restaurant, located in Boca Raton, in 1998. Opened every day for lunch and dinner. We are famous for “fallen’ off the bone” St. Louis Style Ribs and North Carolina pulled pork. Red’s wings are lightly seasoned with our secret rub. Brunswick stew and soups are all homemade. We also offer salads, steaks, chicken, fish, and of course, desserts. Red’s is a family friendly restaurant with a sizeable children’s menu that includes free drinks for the kids.

Red's Backwoods BBQ | 1345 W Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton, FL 33486 | 561.417.0797 | Web

An Ocean City, MD Tradition since 1981! Our delicious, mouth-watering burgers and fries are made fresh daily everyday, never frozen. Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries provides made to order burgers and fries in a clean, family friendly atmosphere. We have alternatives, such as fresh grilled chicken sandwiches or salads and build to order veggie burgers. We serve creamy Edy's milkshakes and ice cold beer and wine. Our comfortable patio provides ample shading with fans, misters and tiki torches, the music adds to the ambience. We are available for birthday parties. Call in advance for curbside pickup - 561.482.1561.

Boardwalk Burgers & Fries | 21077 Powerline Road Boca Raton, FL 33433 | 561.482.1561 | Web

Welcome to The Lion & Eagle Pub, one of Boca Raton's oldest pubs having been in existence for over 20 years. The local English family owned and operated pub is renowned for its quality beer selection, simple delicious food, as well as its "home away from home" ambiance. We serve eleven beers on tap which are regularly rotated and over sixty beers in bottles and cans that capture every person's palate. The simplistic menu incorporates a mixture of English fare, including our popular Fish & Chips and Shepherd's Pie, as well the traditional pub fare. The pub also serves breakfast all day and everyday highlighted by our full English breakfast.

The Lion & Eagle Pub | 2401 N. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton, FL 33431 | 561.447.7707 | Web

Welcome to Saquella Café in Boca Raton where they offer Coffee, Teas, Bakeries, Sandwiches, gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinners. If your in the mood for a delicious Lattes and cappuccino, we hear this is the perfect place to get them. With indoor and outdoor seating, Saquella Café is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Saquella Café offers a European feel as it sits in Royal Palm Place. Saquella Café will have a deliicious spread of gourmet pasteries at this years festival.

Saquella Café | 410 Via De Palmas | Boca Raton, FL | 561.338.8840 | Web

Welcome to The English Tap & Beer Garden restaurant. We serve 25 beers on tap and have over 60 bottled beers from around the world, and has created an ample menu of delicious, reasonably-priced casual fare, perfect for lunch, dinner and happy hour with daily happy hour specials. The large space has inviting outdoor seating areas, under shade and overlooking the tranquil fountain in the middle of Boca Center, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. Experience our inviting pub favorites along with other tasty selections including burgers and sliders, organic chicken, short ribs, brisket, Bangers & Mash, Wasabi Tuna, English Tap Asian Chicken Salad, English Tap Skirt Steak, an assortment of flat breads and Panini's, a daily fresh raw bar, and much more.

The English Tap & Beer Garden | 5050 Town Center Cir. | Boca Raton, FL 33486 | 561.544.8000 | Web

Smashburger serves award-winning burgers to tempt any palate. First we start with fresh, never frozen, 100 percent Certified Angus beef. Every morning we roll the beef into meatballs. Once a guest’s order is placed, we paint the grill with butter and smash the meatball on the grill for the first 10 seconds with a special “smashing” tool we developed. This smashing of the meatball, mixed with the butter, creates a caramelized sear on the bottom of the burger. This sear produces a great beefy flavor, and it also forms a “shell” that keeps the natural juices in the burger. We season our burgers with our proprietary seasoning and then just as the juices start to percolate, we flip the burger to keep all of the juices in. This “smashed-to-order” process is the magic behind what makes a Smashburger taste so juicy and delicious. However since the best burgers deserve the best toppings, we don’t stop there. Smashburgers are placed on an artisan butter-toasted bun and topped with only the finest produce. Guests can enjoy one of Smashburger’s signature burgers including special local recipes that Smashburger creates in each market to reflect local tastes. Guests can also choose to create their own burger masterpiece choosing from an array of delicious toppings including artisanal cheeses, fresh produce and a variety of sauces. Visit us at any of our four south Florida locations, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Miami and Kendall.

Smash Burger | 1840 N. University Drive | Coral Springs, FL 33071 | 754.229.2451 | Web

Another E&M Munchies Grub Inspired Joint! The Rebel House is a 'NEW' full service "Renegade" restaurant & bar that has just opened its doors in downtown Boca Raton. With the great success of Charm City Burger in Deerfield Beach, we look forward to servicing Boca Raton and South Florida with another great restaurant! The Rebel House was built to give the common folk a place to imbide, indgest, and indulge. We will be keeping it pure with Classic Cocktails, Craft Beer, & Gourmet food without all the fancy and coin.

Rebel House | 299 East Palmetto Park Road | Boca Raton, FL 33432 | 561.431.3373 | Web

Meet David Harmon the Executive Chef-Owner of Super Dave’s Diner in Boca Raton, Florida. Chef David has over 16 years of cooking experience in the culinary, restaurant, and hospitality industry. His passion for cooking began as a child while watching his mom in her kitchen. At the age of five, he was prepping and assisting her with dinner every night. He has worked at various restaurants including; Ernie’s Restaurant, 5th Avenue Grill, Macaroni Grill, Carrabba’s, and Ribs and Things. In August 2011, his life long dream became a reality when he opened Super Dave’s Diner. Chef David prides himself in providing delicious Soul Food entrees at affordable prices. In addition to providing quality food for the soul, the atmosphere is very warm and friendly. Super Dave’s Diner is opened Tuesday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner. He is famous for his Juicy and Tender Marinated Hickory Smoked Ribs, Cracked Conch, Chicken Wings with “Super” Sauce, Finger-Licking Pulled Pork and Pulled Chicken Sandwiches, Jumbo Buffalo Shrimp, and his Tender Sliced Smoked Beef Brisket. He also offers Louisiana Style Fried Catfish, Fried Tilapia, and his Super Burgers and Turkey Burgers. His Scrumptious Sides include: homemade Macaroni and Cheese, Fresh Georgia Collard Greens, Baked Beans, Potato Salad and much more!

Super Dave's Diner | 2166 N Dixie Hwy, Boca Raton, FL, 33431 | 561.544.0940

Morton's actually exists today because of...hamburgers! Years ago, before co-founders Arnie Morton and Klaus Fritsch really knew one other, they both worked at the Playboy Club in Montreal. The club was changing the menu, and Klaus cooked a hamburger that was sent out for Arnie to try. Arnie burst into the kitchen, demanding to know "Who cooked that hamburger?" When Klaus stepped forward, he wasn't sure if Arnie was going to be pleased or not but was relieved to hear him say that it was the best he'd ever tasted. From that day forward, they called it the "Million-Dollar Hamburger"! Since day one, Morton's has used the same suppliers for our aged prime beef and other meat. They select the best of their inventory for us–and if it doesn't meet Morton's standards, it doesn't get cut for their steaks. Prime Beef at Morton's is aged for 23-28 days and then portion cut by highly experienced Chicago meat cutters. Their meat arrives fresh to your locations ready to partake in the ultimate dining experience!

Morton's Steak House | 5050 Town Center Circle | Boca Raton, FL 33486 | 561.392.7724 | Web

4th Generation will be serving a Vegan Burger!
4th Generation is quickly becoming famous for its unbelievable selection of raw and vegan prepared dishes. Our vegan deli case changes daily and features a large number of amazing salads, pate’s, and raw cheeses (made from cashews and/or macadamias). The case also highlights some of our store’s most popular items including our veggie and mushroom burgers, raw enchiladas and mozzarella sticks, macadamia cheese, and our legendary kale salad which sells so fast we can hardly keep it on our plate.

4th Generation Market | 75 SE 3rd Street | Boca Raton, FL | 561.338.9920 | Web

We are a family run restaurant that prides itself on serving you the freshest homemade, most authentic middle eastern cuisine in south Florida, come and enjoy a complete menu from the mediterranean everything from gyros, kabobs, falafel, panini's, hummus, and our famous burgers! We put our own touch to everything we make we look forward to having you as our guest!

Sultan Express Mediterranean Grill | 891 E Palmetto Park Rd. | Boca Raton, FL 33432 | 561.361.8355 | Web

Sea Level will be serving Fish Burger Sliders!
A graduate of the Baltimore International Culinary College. Jason Connelly’s culinary journeys have included Windows restaurant at the Renaissance Harbor Place Hotel in Baltimore Maryland, the launch of Water Table restaurant in Baltimore Maryland, Banquet chef at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando Florida, and the opening of Sea Level restaurant at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. In his ten years of experience Jason has been involved with local organizations such as Coalition for the Homeless and Kids in Distress. Since joining Harbor Beach, Jason also has been involved in the Las Olas Food & Wine Festival, Taste of the Nation and as a guest celebrity chef during 2010 Fleet Week aboard the USS Halyburton. Jason has been featured on Deco Drive & Bite with Belky’s sharing some of Sea Level’s best recipes.

Sea Level Restaurant | 3030 Holiday Drive | Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 | 954.765.3041 | Web

No matter where you go, or who you’re with, it’s always great to find a fun place to enjoy a high quality simple fresh meal at a terrific value. At HiWay Burger we are committed to providing our customers with a smile and friendly service as well as ”Simply Good Always Fresh” Burgers, Shakes and Fries. We have created a bright fun, enjoyable environment with enthusiastic staff and management team here to serve you. For your convenience,HiWay Burger offers Online Ordering.

HiWay Burger | 12 SE 5th Avenue | Delray Beach, FL 33483 | 561.243.6430 | Web

The Pub has locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Florida. Each Pub offers a unique combination of British hospitality and American flair. The gastropub style menu incorporates excellent pub cuisine with an extensive beverage selection. The authentic British Pub atmospere and our enthusiastic approach to service provide our guests with a unique and memorable experience.

The Pub | 237 SW 145th Terrace | Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 | 954.430.4230 | Web

Welcome to Irie Spice of Fort Lauderdale. Irie Spice provides a lifestyle of convenience for you by determining your dietary needs. Are you a Diabetic or in need of a low sodium diet? Are you starting a lifestyle change health program? Then Irie Spice is your firt step to a better, healthier you! Call Irie Spice today and let us design food menus that suit your lifestyle.

Irie Spice | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 954.557.4742 | Web

Healthy, inexpensive, everyday fare is what's on the menu at the new Prosecco Café in Palm Beach Gardens, the latest venture from Avi Sekerel, also proprietor of Saquella Café in Boca Raton. As befitting its name after Italy's iconic sparkling wine, Prosecco puts a more upscale, European Café Bistro spin on things, with granite-topped tables, leather chairs and variety of artwork. There's indoor and outdoor seating for 140, plus beer and wine (with a full bar to come in the future). In keeping with the restaurant's healthful orientation, it's a "no fry zone" and "No Processed Food" at breakfast, lunch, dinner, Tapas & Prosecco Bar where Among featured dishes are a Tuscan omelet with pesto, brie and caramelized onions; roast beef sandwiches from in-house roasted beef; pistachio-crusted grouper with mango salsa, and seared Scottish salmon with spinach and red potatoes, and for sweet endings, a variety of desserts, which are made daily by the in house Pastry Chef.

Prosecco Cafe | 4580 PGA Blvd | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 561.338.8840 | Web


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Tucci's will be serving tasty Wings!
It's all about the crust at Tucci's Pizza. We deliver a thin, crispy crust that's never bogged down with toppings. The house specialty is a decent Margherita (tomato sauce, imported buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil and imported cheese.

Tucci's Fire N Coal Pizza | 50 NE 1st Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 | 561.620.2930 | Web

Potions will be serving Beer Battered Onion Rings!
Meet Executive Chef, Dane Iacangelo. Chef Dane has over 12 years of cooking experience. Chef Dane ran the Hampton Clambake and Catering company in the Hamptons for 7 years along with 5 seasons in Palm Beach. Chef Dane came aboard to Potions in Motion's food division about 2 years ago and has totally revamped and revitalized the food catering aspect of the company. Chef Dane has incorporated all types of cuisine to prepare exquisite food and amazing presentation that will surely excite even the pickiest of pallets.

Potions in Motion | Boca Raton, FL | 877.727.8964 or 561.989.8879 | Web

Lenore will be serving gourmet French Fries!
Lenore passes along her remarkable advantage of wine and food pairing expertise at her Cooking School. Present at every class is Lenore's warmth, enthusiasm and spirit that makes each class an experience never to be forgotten! Lenore says her success is based on fundamentals. "Just imagine what an entrée would become if a basic spice or herb was negligently omitted or disproportionately included." Lenore would give you the same advice that her mother sang "make lemonade or make a reservation." It's loving what you do, with a smile on your face, with grace and with ease, partnered with high standards that create happy customers and repeat business."

Lenore Nolan-Ryan Cooking School & Catering Company | 228 Commercial Blvd. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308 | 954.491.2340 | Web

Chef Lee Blakley will be serving Fresh Squeezed Old Fashion Lemonade!
Chef Lee relocated from Phoenix, Arizona to South Florida last year. Blakley began her culinary career at a young age, enjoying her father’s love for working experimentation and magic in the kitchen. Chef Lee has worked in the food service industry in nearly every capacity and holds exceptionally high personal standards in the culinary industry. Her business expertise, culinary experience and extensive world travel all enhance her role as a private chef.

Cibo y Vino | 954.529.5411 | Web

Chef Doherty will be serving gourmet Cider Doughnuts!
Since 1994, we have been the premier Cider Doughnut vendor in the State of Florida. Our freshly prepared, mini Cider Doughnuts have been enjoyed by tens of thousands through weekly Green Markets and Specialty Events like SunFest, The Delray Affair and Artigras. Our secret is our recipe and attention to detail. Our recipe is a "Three-Generation Connecticut Doughnut Recipe" that contains real, fresh Apple Cider. The flavor, consistency and fragrance of our Apple Cider Doughnuts are unmatched by anything South of Michigan. You'll love them served warm, with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar. Chef Doherty started his culinary career as a youngster working in numerous old world kitchens in Boston's historic North End. Upon graduating cum laude from Newberry College's School of Culinary Arts, Chef Doherty worked in 4 and 5 star hotels and country clubs in Boston and Palm Beach County. He was Garde Manger Chef at Boston's Park Plaza Hotel and Towers where he trained as a competitive ice carver, The Breakers Hotel on Palm Beach and Donald Trump's Mar A Lago, to name a few. In 1996, Chef Doherty began his teaching career at the Florida Culinary Institute where he taught the art of Garde Manger for seven years. During that time he brought passion to this classical field of study and, together with Culinary Dean David Pantone, wrote the school's Garde Manger curriculum. Chef Doherty's business experience includes owning/operating City Point Caterers of South Boston, Boston's Ice Display Company, Kitchen Compliance, and Table13, Inc. He is currently co-founder and co-owner of ChefCorp, Inc which includes Cider Doughnuts, ChefStart and Cook's Studio. He has called Palm Beach Gardens home since 1988 and has two sons: Macklin and Zachary.

Cider Doughnuts | 6231 PGA Blvd, Suite 104-213 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 | 561.676.7076 | Web

They will be serving an assortment of Cryopops!
A Gourmet Frozen Flavor Explosion On A Stick! Cryopops come in an assortment of flavors, Alcohol Push-Pops; Apple Martini and Strawberry Margarita, Cream Base Pops; Fudge, Fudge Cherry, Fudge Coconut, Vanilla, Orange Cream, Orange Coconut, Strawberry Coconut, Fruit Base Pops; Honey Dew Melon, Watermelon, Mango, Pineapple Ginger, Blackberry Lemonade, Blackberry Plum Honey, Cherry Lemonade and Strawberry. Visit our website to see our locations.

Cryopoptomics | 3500 NW 2nd Ave Boca Raton, FL 33431 | 561.929.9233 | Web

Incredible Kettle Corn will be serving an assortment of Kettle Corn!
Incredible Kettle Corn is… Freshly Hand-popped / Kettle cooked delicious gourmet popcorn made on location in South Florida. We make hand-popped kettle corn on the spot at any location, operating a moble unit that could be set up anywhere. Kettle corn is a special type of popcorn that is made up of four basic ingredients: Gourmet ‘mushroom’ corn kernels, Canola Oil, Sea salt, & sugar. We use sea salt and only the best sugar plus cooked in natural oil to bring out the best and crispiest flavors nature has. The combination is Incredible! The perfect combination of sweet & salty gourmet popcorn. People don’t like it, they LOVE it!