The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) kicked off its four-day food-filled program on Thursday, February 19, and it has already crowned a new king for this year’s epic burger showdown.
While last year’s People’s Choice burger champ was a local favorite, this year Burger Bash attendees at the SOBEWFF got a taste of the American South.
Burger Bash Takes Over the Sand
Last night, two burger joints took home the ultimate prizes during the festival’s Burger Bash, hosted by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham. Burger lovers gathered on the sand to taste the best burgers in South Florida, featuring renowned names such as Skinny Louie, Cowy Burger, Celia’s, Pastis, R House, and more.
But only two could take the ultimate burger prizes.
Judges Pick a Gas Station-Born Champion
Judging the Very Best Burger Award was a panel of esteemed foodie judges, including restaurateur Matt Kuscher, comedian and cultural tastemaker Bert Kreischer, supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham, award-winning journalist Gayle King, Chef Nick DiGiovanni, and food influencer Samantha Schnur of @TheNaughtyFork…