Burger champions stand proudly behind the judging panel after both the B-Mac Burger and The Outrigger won the judges’ hearts. (Photo by Alyssa Richardson)
A special tasting was held today of the final four burgers featured in the Kosciusko County Burger Wars. Five community judges were asked to sample the final four to choose their favorites from two burger brackets.
The B-Mac Burger, from B-Mac’s on Buffalo in Warsaw, was named the victor against The Hoe Burger, from the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster. The Outrigger, from Channel Marker in Syracuse won out against The Balsamic Goat Cheese Burger from Rozella Ford of Warsaw.
Judges included Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello, Kosciusko County Community Foundation Executive Director Suzie Light, Assistant Superintendent of Warsaw Community School Corporation David Hoffert and KCCF Development Director Brenda Rigdon.
David Hoffert and Joe Thallemer enjoy burgers together as they work to determine which of the top four burgers has their votes.
(Photo by Alyssa Richardson)
The four finalist were narrowed down from 23 competitors. Though the burgers were voted on by community leaders, the official decision on which burger is best is made up entirely by public votes.
According to the Visitors Center, the winner of the Kosciusko County Burger Wars will compete against the best burger from Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Marshall, Elkhart and LaGrange counties for the ultimate title of Best Burger in Northern Indiana. Burger Wars contests are currently underway in those counties.
Log in to vote each week to make sure your favorite burger and restaurant gets the credit it deserves. Voters can keep checking the website and Kosciusko County social media pages for a chance to win prizes through mini contests held throughout the voting process. Sign in and vote in each round for a chance to win the grand prize of $100 gift certificate to the winning restaurant announced at the end of the competition.
To vote, click HERE.
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