Burgers are beloved for their simplicityâground meat, bun, fixingsâbut that doesnât mean that all burgers are created equal. Hell no. On May 15, ten local restaurants are gathering at the BLOC in downtown L.A. to celebrate the exquisite nuance involved in building the perfect burgerâand for a little friendly competition.
At our annual Burgers Bourbon + Beer event, guests get to sample ten different burgers, vote on their favorites, and wash it all down with some bourbon and beer. The lineup? Impressive: Belcampo, Button Mash, Georgeâs Burgers, the Left Handed Cook, Rappahannock Oyster Bar, Severance, STK, Umami Burger, Wallyâs, and Yardbird.
This yearâs participating restaurants offered an advanced look at what theyâre cooking up. Warning: do not read this if youâre hungry. And, yes, tickets are still available.
Belcampo: Lamb Burger Sliders
https://www.instagram.com/p/BurgwuEhyea/With Copalli rum onions
Georgeâs Burger Stand: Pastrami Burger
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCWUUbh_xx/100 percent certified Angus chuck patty, black rub pastrami, grilled onions, dijonnaise, longhorn cheese
Rappahannock Oyster Bar: Rapp Burger
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoqYiaoBBUN/Caramelized onion, cheddar cheese, b&b pickles, smokey sauce
Severance Wine Bar: Fondue Burger
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBIz_cAkXE/Niman ground beef, aged cheddar and gouda fondue, caramelized onion jam, garlic aioli on a brioche bun
The Left Handed Cook: The Rizzo
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtaP0_nlwOA/Mochi chorizo patty (beef/pork), kimchi, American cheese, bacon gravy, pickled jalapenĚo salsa, onion jam on brioche bun
Umami Burger: The Hampton Burger
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxVdA6iHBir/Two Wagyu patties, shredded lettuce with a green chili vinaigrette, pickled beet slice, roasted tomatoes, American cheese, crumbled feta, mustard, onions, mayo
Wallyâs: Wallyâs Burger
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPYnHhgIgf/Wagyu beef, Old Amsterdam gouda, heirloom tomato, caramelized onions, organic greens, Wallyâs sauce
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar: The Great American Burger
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqxg9AogObr/Short rib, brisket and chuck blend, house-smoked pork belly, American cheese, house pickles, special sauce
Button Mash: Classic Double CheeseburgerÂ
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxYsFZ-B9jM/Ground chuck & sirloin blend, house made pickles, Boston lettuce, American cheese, on a Bimbo bun
STK Steakhouse: Lilâ BRG
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcA5jGBl7V/Wagyu beef with special sauce on a sesame seed bun
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