104 restaurants. 10 days. All the beef patties you can stuff in your face. Welcome to Alberta Burger Fest 2016! The 4th annual festival will be kicking off this weekend starting May 6th running all the way through to May 15th. In the grand tradition of weeklong food battles, Calgary chefs are bringing out the big beef for their burger concoctions this week. You’ll find anything and everything topped on these hamburgers from tuna to French fries to fried onions. And let’s not forget the buns – sesame seeds, brioche-style, pretzel tops. The options are endless! With so many choices at play, here are 10 burgers to get your taste buds salivating. And if you’re looking for a burger adventure, come join me on one of the Burger Bus tours to really get your fix. Happy burger eating!
**BONUS burger**
I just visited Naina’s Kitchen and was blown away by their Burger Fest entry. Berries in a burger don’t seem like an obvious ingredient but paired with tons of Cayenne candied bacon makes it for a sweet with heat dish. So creative, innovative and delicious!
It’s here! #ABBurgerFest Here’s our Badass Berry Burger. Stuffed with saskatoons, cayenne candied bacon, havarti pic.twitter.com/s0HOiBHBZD
— Naina’s Kitchen (@nainaskitchen) May 6, 2016
Grilled albacore tuna burger, ginger glaze, jalapeño & apple chutney, yuzu aioli, peppery greens. Photo via @catchcalgary IG.
Catch & the Oyster Bar
A seafood burger! A switch in protein makes this burger an interesting find. Plus Catch uses Oceanwise fish which means you’ll be eat sustainably-caught seafood.
Photo via @livingroomyyc IG.
The Living Room
Is that a brisket on top of my burger? For the meatiest of meat lovers.
Photo via @janebondbbq IG.
Jane Bond BBQ
How high can you go on a burger? Pretty damn high. Cornbread for the win!
Photo via @notablecalgary IG.
Notable Calgary
Open wide for this monster of a burger. Noted.
Photo via @greyeaglecasino Twitter.
Grey Eagle Casino
Eat hearty on the range with this Chinook Bison burger!
Photo via @roosevelt933 IG.
Roosevelt
A burger smothered in cheese and bacon is after my own heart. #love
Photo via @nativetonguesyyc IG.
Native Tongues
A simple and elegant take on the hamburger.
Photo via @thederrickyyc IG.
The Derrick
An elevated and bigger outlook on the classic burger.
Photo via @modernsteakca IG.
Modern Steak
Three different kinds of meat all blended into one delicious burger. Your welcome.
Surf & turf burger. Photo via @diner_deluxe IG.
Diner Deluxe
I’m always game for a sunny-side up egg on anything, especially this burger! Brown butter and shallot poached lobster tail, grilled brisket and sirloin burger with a sunny side farm fresh egg.
