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VERONA, Wis. (WBAY) -- The Wisconsin Beef Council has announced the Elite Eight finalists for their 2nd Annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest. Two teams among the Elite Eight come from northeast Wisconsin. Created to honor and encourage 100% beef burgers made in Wisconsin’s eateries, taverns, and barbecue spots, this competition has garnered attention from burger lovers across the state. The top eight eateries, which garnered the highest number of nominations on the Wisconsin Beef Council’s website during the last month, are as follows: 11:11 Burgers and Beignets at 718 W. Johnson, Fond du Lac Brazen Head Pub, 147 North Main Street, West Bend Brothers on Oak, located at 412 Oak Street, Baraboo The Dump Bar & Grill, 105 West Edgewater Street, Cambria Iron Horse Saloon, 322 Silver Street, Hurley Local Press Burger Bar, 143 Main Street, Kewaskum Mihm’s Charcoal Grill, located at 342 Chute Street, in Menasha, Str...

Just as March Madness moves on to the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, the 2025 Chicken Wing Challenge enters Round 3. Our 16-restaurant bracket To identify which Metro Detroit spot serves up the finest chicken wings, we've narrowed it down to the top four contenders. A deluge of votes came flooding in over recent days to decide which establishments would advance to the 'Savory Four' stage. The competition was particularly tight with several close contests; notably, during this latest round, the fifth-seeded Woodpile BBQ Shack staged a dramatic comeback to narrowly defeat the thirteenth-seeded Batch Brewing Co. >> VOTE NOW: 2025 Chicken Wing Competition, Round 3! The 'Savory Four' will compete to decide which two Metro Detroit eateries advance to the championship round. Begin your day with more knowledge. Receive all essential news directly in your mailbox every morning. And now—f...

Chili is mostly a state of mind," wrote Bill Bridges in The Fantastic USA Chili Cookbook This statement holds particularly true in the fiery realm of chili cook-offs, where a winner’s mentality – coupled with an excellent recipe and exceptional culinary abilities – can result in recognition, prestige, and maybe even a monetary reward. As the inaugural documented chili cook-off took place at the 1952 Texas State Fair, with Mrs. F.G. Ventura from Dallas emerging as the victor. recipe is here ), significant occurrences such as the World Championship Chili Cook-Off and the Terlingua International Chili Championship have expanded in both size and scale, drawing participants and spectators from across the globe. Although Texas remains the heartland of chili enthusiasm and tradition, chili cook-offs can be found in every state practically anytime throughout the year. If you'...