From Fried Green Tomatoes to Lobster, Toppings Star in Newport’s Annual “Burger Bender” Contest
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Dozens of chefs across Newport and Bristol counties are assembling delicious burgers for this year’s Burger Bender competition.
A sampling of the unique burgers includes The Bacon Jammie Smash Burger, Surf and Turf Burger, and Crunchy Fried Tofu Burger -- and many more will be on local menus through February 26.
For those burger enthusiasts who would like a beef alternative, some restaurants will have plant-based or non-beef burgers (veggie/vegan, pork, lamb, seafood, etc.) in addition to traditional beef burgers.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“From plant-based creations filled with crunchy fried tofu, to juicy, meaty, beef burgers piled high with wagyu or lobster or a fried green tomato – there is something tantalizing for everyone’s palate this season,” said Julie Grant, Discover Newport’s Digital Marketing Manager, and the contest’s organizer.
More About Contest
Winners will be named in beef and non-beef categories. The burgers with the most votes will be crowned winners (along with their chefs). Restaurant winners in each category will receive a $500 prize, a complimentary featured listing for 12 months on DiscoverNewport.org, and the coveted Newport Burger Bender trophy for bragging rights.
Each burger will be photographed and featured with a detailed description on the Newport Burger Bender page on DiscoverNewport.org.
Participating restaurants will receive customized menu inserts with their unique burger entry to encourage customers to order, enjoy and vote. Diners can use the website to plan their burger-tasting adventure.
Voting will be activated on the Discover Newport website through February 26.
People can also vote at participating restaurants using custom QR codes displayed for each participating burger. Diners simply looking to share their decadent delights can do so on social media with the hashtag #NewportBurgerBender.
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