Burger Showdown 5.0
Homegrown Chef and The Flavors of Texas (San Antonio Restaurants Group) are proud to host the 5th annual burger competition, BURGER SHOWDOWN 5.0, where top San Antonio chefs compete and YOU EAT! This year's event will be benefitting nonprofit, Gardopia Gardens, and will be held at Alamo Beer.
Ten chefs (see line-up below) will feature 10 gourmet sliders, Krazy Katsu will be making their signature Kimchi Fries and our favorite cookie maker, Texas Cookie Shop, will be providing scrumptious scratch-made cookies for dessert. This is an outdoor event, so come out and enjoy a one-night-only burger feast with us!
Additionally, Alamo Beer will be hosting Karaoke this night, brought to you by Irish Cowboy Productions Karaoke, so join in on the fun! Sometimes even the chefs get on stage to sing.
This year's burger competition will be both audience-voted and judged. The judge's panel will include Alan Williams (of Flavors of Texas), along with two of SA's favorite influencers, San Antonio Stephanie and Joe The Lost Local.
SHOUT OUT TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS
*Special THANKS to our sponsors, including Ben E. Keith, HeartBrand Beef, Alamo Beer, Texas Cookie Shop, Food Related, Unifresh, Olympia Trophy Center and Local Sprout.
BURGER SHOWDOWN 5.0 CHEFS & BURGERS (in alphabetical order):
*The chefs' burgers will be made with superior beef, including Texas-raised beef from HeartBrand Beef and Dean & Peeler, along with Wagyu and Angus from Ben E. Keith, as well as an array of amazing ingredients from Food Related and Unifresh.
- Chef Diana Anderson of JD's Chili Parlor
The Wine Me Up Cheeseburger!
Chilified Wagyu beef (sponsored by Ben E. Keith) infused with smoked garlic & white wine, with a lemon garlic chili aioli, sautéed shiitaki mushrooms and Wisconsin cheddar.
- Chef Justin Bluhm of STXBBQ (Won last year's Judge's Choice Best Burger)
The Live Fire SteakBurger
A smoked “Juicy Lucy” cheddar melt made with fresh-ground brisket (sponsored by Ben E. Keith), topped with mesquite grilled ribeye slices and grilled peppers & onions. Served on a beef tallow bun with a spread of our grilled elote mayo.
- Chef Gabe Cardenas of Built For Burgers
The Downtowner - Jalapeño Ranch Burger
Beef patty (sponsored by Ben E. Keith), arugula, scratch-made jalapeno ranch, provolone, candied jalepeños & caramelized onions on a pan au lait bun.
- Chef Jared Cattoni of Dos Sirenos Brewing
Morpheus French Onion Burger
French onion soup-infused Dean & Peeler beef patty, smoked gouda fonduta, sundried tomato ketchup, crispy onion strings & arugula on challah bun.
- Chef Phillip Gonyea of Krazy Katsu
Pandan Smash Burger
Pandan green bun, 2 Akuashi smash patties (sponsored by HeartBrand Beef), onions, American cheese & Kewpie mayo.
- Chef Brandon Peterson of Smash'd
Fajita Smash with Queso Dunk
Wagyu beef (sponsored by Ben E. Keith), poblanos, onions, fresh and pickled jalepeños and avocado on a Martin's bun, served with queso dunk.
- Chef Kaius of The Chef Kaius Xperience (Won last year's People's Choice Best Burger)
Bring it Home
Garlic-buttered brioche buns with mesquite grilled Angus beef (sponsored by Ben E. Keith), smoked gouda pimento cheese mousse, crispy seasoned onion strings, brown sugar smoked pork belly, pickled green tomato relish and a roasted jalapeño & shallots white BBQ sauce.
- Chef Joseph Thadeus Martinez of Tributary (Won last year's 2nd Place Best Burger in both categories)
The Yucatan Burger
All-beef smash patty (Dean & Peeler), anchiote-marinated pork, crispy Oaxaca cheese, pineapple pico, smoked adobo chili aioli & pickled red onion on a house-made garlic bun.
- Chef Brian Randolph of Dorrego's at Hotel Valencia
Dorrego’s Burger
HeartBrand Beef Akaushi and house-made chorizo patty topped with cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickled red onion, serrano aioli & malbec smoked tomato bacon jam on a house-made bun.
- Chef James Richard Smith of toohotfortabc
Super Smash Burger
Pickled veg smashed into local Texas beef, topped with white cheddar, arugula & heirloom tomato on a toasted sourdough bun.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION (please read to the end)
*LIMITED VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE. For $100 you get 30-minutes early access to the event, receive one drink ticket and get your very own plant from Gardopia Gardens.
*Please note, drinks not included (except for VIP ticket holders), but can be purchased at Alamo Beer on the day of event.
*This is a community fundraiser! A donation will be made to nonprofit, Gardopia Gardens, to assist with their outreach through local schools to educate children about growing and healthy eating.
QUESTIONS: Email event organizers at [email protected] or call/text 210-725-2339.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2647508-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2647508-2
