In the 608: What comes next in Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Beef Council announced the Elite Eight in their inaugural Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest. The contest was designed to seek out and promote 100% beef burgers prepared in Wisconsin restaurants.

The Elite Eight restaurants, who received the most nominations on the Wisconsin Beef Council website over the past month, are:

· Brazen Head Pub, 147 N Main St, West Bend

· Crafty Cow, 2675 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee

· Dog House Bar & Grill, 117 S 1st St, Mt. Horeb

· Ferry Xing Bar & Grill, 306 Main St, Merrimac

· Pickles Bar & Grill, 5507 Co Rd Y, Hazelhurst

· Skippy’s Burger Bar, 113 Green Bay Rd, Thiensville

· Straight Home Bar & Grill, 184060 WI-153, Eland

· The Dump Bar & Grill, 105 W Edgewater St, Cambria

"These Elite Eight establishments will now be visited by a secret panel of judges who will travel to each and evaluate the burgers," said Tammy Vaassen, Wisconsin Beef Council Executive Director. "The winning restaurant will be announced on May 1 to kick-off May Beef Month."

The burgers will be scored on taste (50 points,) appearance (30 points,) proper doneness (10 points,) overall enjoyment of the burger (10 points,) and bonus points may be given for eating environment, atmosphere and experience (up to 5 points.)

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