Cabarrus Burger Madness competition is back

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Step aside March Madness. Cabarrus Burger Madness is back.

The monthlong competition features new burger creations from 17 participating restaurants. All month, foodies can savor the limited-edition menu items then vote for their favorite. The winner will be announced on April 1.

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The promotion was developed by the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau in 2021 to support restaurants during the pandemic.

A full list of participating restaurants, along with a description of each burger, are included below:

2 Gals Kitchen: Smoke and Spice — A lean beef patty with house-smoked brisket, caramelized onions, cowboy candy from Green Leaf Farms, melted cheddar cheese and house-made BBQ sauce on a toasted brioche bun.

73 & Main: The Steph Curry Burger — Triple patty (three 3-ounce patties consisting of fresh round sirloin, ribeye and tenderloin), triple cheese (American, pepper jack and smoked gouda), triple bacon, triple sauces (sriracha mayo, BBQ sauce and firecracker sauce) and triple condiments served with triple-spiced fries.

Bebo’s Charcoal & Beef: The Ooey Gooey Cheesesteak Burger — A black Angus patty topped with American cheese, sirloin steak, griddled onions, spicy jalapenos, fresh pickles and Cheese Whiz.

Cabarrus Brewing Company: Crafty Carolina Classic — Two quarter-pound Angus beef patties, American cheese, house-made Concord Lager chili, creamy slaw, yellow mustard and beer-battered onion rings on a Dukes Bread bun.

Chophouse 101: Pimento Cheese-Bacon Burger — An 8-ounce patty, Chophouse seasoning, homemade pimento cheese, sauteed onions, mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun.

Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar: La Frita Cubana — Seasoned ground beef and chorizo patty grilled with onions and topped with tomatoes, lettuce, shoestring potatoes, smoked bacon and a fried egg.

Hot Box Next Level Kitchen: The Happy Tummy — A third-pound burger, tomato bacon jam, cheddar and provolone, crispy onions, smoked jalapenos and garlic aioli.

Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill: The Thunderlicious Pizza Burger — Stacked with one of Iron Thunder’s famous “kickstands” (house-made cheese sticks) and a chargrilled 8-ounce hand-pattied Angus beef burger patty, marinara and provolone cheese, then the top bun is flipped to create a pepperoni pizza to top off the burger.

Jackie Boy’s Grill & Tap: Roasted Jalapeño Bacon Beer Cheeseburger — Half-pound prime ground beef topped with roasted jalapeno and candied bacon and smothered in craft beer cheese, served on Jackie Boy’s signature brioche bun.

Johnny Rogers Burgers & BBQ: Put a Ring on It Burger — A half-pound of hand-pattied certified Angus beef, seasoned and seared, topped with melted provolone cheese, bacon, bacon onion jam, and crunchy hand-battered onion rings, served with homemade Cajun remoulade sauce.

Lee’s Sandwich Shop: Chicky Baby Burger — A beef burger infused with Lee’s smoked BBQ, hickory-smoked bacon, topped with caramelized onions and tomatoes, lettuce, mayo and a crispy beer-battered onion ring.

Punchy’s Diner: Loco Burger — Hand-pattied, house-made blend of pork, beef and special seasonings topped with queso blanco, pico de gallo, avocado, bacon and tortilla strips, served on a pretzel bun.

Table 11: Tennessee Hot Bacon Burger — House ground beef with spiced candied bacon, pimento cheese, pickles and cornmeal-fried green tomato.

The Garden Grille at Hilton Garden Inn: Coffee-Peppered Burger with Cheerwine BBQ Sauce — An 8-ounce steakburger with the grille’s signature coffee-spiced rub, topped with applewood bacon that has been coated in Cheerwine BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and more signature Cheerwine sauce, served on a warm pretzel bun.

The Smoke Pit: The Juicy Smoked Burger — Smoked for 30 minutes, made with certified Angus beef and blended with a little brisket fat, then topped with maple bacon jam, sharp American, onion straws, lettuce and tomato.

The Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway: The NOTORIOUS B.L.T. Burger — Lightly toasted brioche-style bun, a special blend ground sirloin patty stuffed with tomato basil cheddar, topped with a pickled jalapeno BLT slaw (shredded lettuce, pork belly and pickled jalapenos tossed in a creamy remoulade sauce). Finished with a fried green tomato and bacon jam on the bottom bun.

Vortex Bottle Shop: Vortex Handspun Burger — Marinated beef and chorizo patty, fresh tomato slice, house-made mozzarella, roasted tomato-basil aioli and an apricot balsamic drizzle on a fig brioche bun.

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