Posted by Austin Business Journal, TX on June 16, 2010 at 12:31:55:
Cheesecake Factory awarding burger contest winner Austin vacation
Austin Business Journal
The Cheesecake Factory picked finalists Tuesday in a burger-crafting contest, whose winner could win a vacation to Austin.
The national restaurant chain picked five burger creations from 30,000 entrees to move on in the "Great Glamburger Challenge." The factory opened the competition April 21, asking meat-enthusiasts to vie for the chance the have the recipe featured on its menu for a year and win a vacation to one of six destinations, including Austin.
The Cheesecake Factory is letting the public vote for the winner from now until June 30. The top five were chosen by company founder David Overton and Vice President of Culinary Development Robert Okura.
The finalists include:
Cajun Delight (Valrico, Fla.) This burger includes andouille sausage, tasso ham and crawfish in melted muenster cheese, topped with roasted peppers and Cajun dark roux.
The Godfather (Maryville, Ill.) Traditional ground beef burger with tomatoes marinated in garlic aioli. It's layered with melted mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, pepperoni, grilled mushrooms and onions, marinara and romaine lettuce.
Greek Feta Burger (Zebulon, Ga.) All beef burger topped with melted feta cheese, tomato, fancy arugula salad, sliced Kalamata olives, red onions, cucumbers and green peppers. The bun is then smeared with garlic aioli mayonnaise spread.
Waikiki Beach Burger (Temecula, Calif.) Burger layered with Canadian bacon, melted mozzarella, fresh pineapple, arugula and teriyaki sauce.
Wild Mushroom Burger (Champaign, Ill.) Burger with portabella, shiitake, and crimini mushrooms; caramelized onions, red peppers, gruyere and swiss cheese with a demi-glace.
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