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(Ames, IA) -- The Iowa Beef Industry Council is announcing the 2022 Best Burger in Iowa.
Arty’s Ice Cream & Grill, Wilton
Pally’s Bar & Grille, Clive
Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, Sac City
The Flying Elbow, Marshalltown
Flaming Office Bar and Grill, Toledo
The Handlebar, Dallas Center
Foodie Garage Eatery, Dubuque
Victoria Station, Harlan
Lachele’s Fine Foods, Des Moines
West Towne Pub, Ames
“In total, we had more than 5,400 votes from 265 cities and towns across Iowa,” said Kylie Peterson, Director of Marketing for the Iowa Beef Industry Council. “This year’s Top Ten restaurants are award-winning worthy, but are only a few of the many restaurants in Iowa that do an outstanding job of promoting and serving our beef products to their customers on behalf of Iowa’s beef farmers.”
Eight of the Top Ten restaurants are new qualifiers. Returning contestants include Arty’s Ice Cream & Grill and Foodie Garage Eatery.
Peterson says a panel of anonymous judges will now visit all the locations and evaluate burgers on taste, appearance, and proper doneness (160 degrees Fahrenheig). The winner will be announced May 3rd, which is the start of May Beef Month.
“Iowa cattle producers work tirelessly to provide high-quality beef to consumers across the state, country and globe,” said Bob Noble, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association President. “We are proud to support the Best Burger contest, and would like to congratulate the Top Ten, who serve 100% real beef. We thank you for serving our product and bringing out the best of beef.”
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