WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The results are in from the inaugural Warner Robins Burger Week.
23 different restaurants competed from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28 for an opportunity to be crowned Warner Robins' inaugural crowd favorite burger. Each restaurant was challenged to create a delicious and unusual burger to capture the hearts of Warner Robins residents.
These same residents were encouraged to try as many as possible to enjoy the wide array of cuisines and flavors Warner Robins has.
On Wednesday, the City of Warner Robins announced that "Props Steak and Seafood" received enough votes for first place and won the People's Choice Award. The restaurant put out a message on their personal Facebook.
"We’d like to thank all of you who participated," the post said. "You’re the real MVPs (Most Valuable Patty-eaters)! We couldn’t have done it without all of you who tasted, voted, and probably unbuttoned your pants a little after our burgers. We’re beyond grateful (and so are our grills)! Thank you for making us #1 — we promise to keep the buns toasty and the burgers juicy!"
Props offered "The Crunch Burger," which was a hand-ground beef patty with a blend of chuck, brisket and short rib. It was topped with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, a burger sauce and homemade potato chips for the "crunch" aspect.
The City of Warner Robins announced Tap and Pour finished second. Their "Southwest Smash" burger had both an Angus beef and a chorizo pork patty. The burger was topped with American, pepper jack and a queso-style cheese, crispy onion rings, guacamole, a chipotle aioli and their special comeback sauce.
Black Barley Kitchen & Taphouse placed third with their "Juicy Lucy" burger with a beer bacon jam. It's a beef burger stuffed with American cheese and was topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayo and their beer bacon jam. The jam was made with Guinness, bacon, butter, red onion, garlic, black pepper, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and thyme.
For a full list of all burgers involved in the competition, take a look below:
All restaurants and burgers offered during Warner Robins Burger Week
Tap & Pour
Southwest Smash - An Angus beef patty and chorizo pork patty topped with American, pepper jack and queso cheese, onion rings, guacamole, comeback sauce and a chipotle aioli
Black Barley Kitchen & Taphouse
Beer Bacon Jam Juicy Lucy - A burger made with Angus beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayo and a jam seemingly made with bacon, butter, red onion, garlic, black pepper, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and thyme.
Little Sweeties Cakery
Pinkalicious Strawburger - Strawberry and vanilla cake with cream cheese and strawberry frosting. Also topped with a strawberry puree, strawberry crunch and a homemade strawberry fruit roll for the cheese.
Root 76
Ancho-Pork Belly Onion Ring Burger - An all-beef batty with battered onion rings, ancho chili aioli, smoked pork belly, lettuce, tomato and finished with a sesame seed bun
Wilson's Bakery
WB Classic Cake Burger and Fries - Yellow cake, chocolate cake and buttercream and used to design a dessert replica of burgers and fries
Props Steak and Seafood
The Crunch Burger - Handcrafted patty made from a blend of chuck, brisket and short rib topped with homemade potato chips, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and a burger sauce
Sonny's BBQ
Sonny's Pitmaster Smokin' Burger - A grilled half-pound beef patty seasoned with brisket rub and is topped with pulled pork, chipotle candied bacon, cheddar cheese, onion straws, there "sizzling BBQ sauce" and "smokin' ranch," and is all on a toasted bun or garlic bread.
Between Friends Coffee
Broadway Bagel Burger - A beef burger seasoned with a special spice called "Blackbeard spice," which is made with chili pepper, garlic powder, sugar, salt, ginger, dried mustard and other spices. The burger is topped with onion straws, cheese, bacon and is served on an asiago cheese bagel.
Big Picture Burgers
Dressed to Kill - A half-pound beef burger topped with spicy pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, Swiss cheese and a Cajun sauce all on a frisco'd bun.
El Mural Mexican Grill & Cantina
El Mural's Chipotle Burger - A Angus beef patty with crispy bacon and melted cheddar jack cheese, jalapeño, lettuce, tomato, avocado slices and a chipotle sauce
Pub 96
Pub Southern Meatloaf Burger - A meatloaf burger with a loaded potato cake, provolone cheese and a tomato aioli sauce all served on a brioche bun that is toasted with parmesan butter
Woodlands Coffee Roasters & Café
The Godfather - Features Woodlands special recipe of chicken strips tossed in a honey sauce and topped with pepper bacon, lettuce, fried green tomatoes and a raspberry jalapeño jam all served on a waffle.
Yesterdaze Bar and Grill
The Daze - A 10 oz. black Angus beef patty stuffed with cheddar cheese and topped with bacon, sliced jalapeños, fried onion strips, pepper jack cheese and a house-made "Daze sauce."
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
The Beignet Burger - Hand-formed beef patty, toped with bacon, cheddar cheese and served between two sweet beignets
Rigby's Entertainment Complex
Rigby's Surf & Turf Burger - A chuck patty and shrimp patty topped with an umami aioli, Swiss cheese, arugula, tomato and pickled red onion
Salsa's Mexican Grill
Mexi-Burger - A double patty cheeseburger with lettuce, Salsa's guacamole and Pico de Gallo
Sushi Thai Restaurant
The Powerplant - A mixed veggie patty with grilled shishito peppers and onions, pickled daikon, kale, a sweet chili garlic sauce, a vegan honey-garlic miso "veganase" all served on ciabatta bread.
The Butcher Shop
The Red Dragon - A 1/3 pound Angus beef burger with candied beef bacon, a peach onion jam, a truffle balsamic glaze, roasted garlic mayo, shredded lettuce and red dragon cheese, which is cheddar cheese containing wholegrain mustard.
2 Guys and a Pie
Mac Daddy - A two-quarter pound black Angus beef burger with bacon, lettuce, American cheese, provolone cheese, white cheddar mac and cheese. It's all finished with their signature sauce.
Fresco Italiano
The Smoky Italian Burger - A grilled beef patty made of brisket a short rib topped with bacon, fontina cheese, sun-dried tomato jam, pickled onion and is served on a butter-toasted bun.
GiGi's Comfort Food
Fannie's Deluxe Burger - Double beef patties topped with American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onions, fried jalapeños and is served on toasted hamburger buns
Wild Wing Cafe
Korean BBQ Smash Burger - Two beef patties, topped with smoked gouda cheese, a Korean BBQ sauce and is served on a pretzel bun
Gregg's 2.0
The Train Wreck - A cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, two homemade onion rings, fried pickles, fried jalapeños, mayo and a side of homemade spicy ranch dressing. The burger itself is served between two grilled cheese sandwiches.