First Annual Wilmington Burger Battle
Wilmington, DE) The restaurant participation goal for the First Annual Wilmington Burger Battle has been met, with celebrity guests Elena DelleDonne and Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Milligan signed on to judge the burger creations of 22 chefs representing restaurants from Newark to Chadds Ford:
BBC Tavern and Grill
BellaVista Trattoria
Brandywine Prime
Catherine Rooney’s
Chelsea Tavern
Connections Community Support Programs, Inc
Ernest & Scott Taproom
Harry’s Savoy Grill
Hotel DuPont
James Street Tavern
Kid Shelleen’s
Kildare’s
Matilda’s / Mad Mac’s
Orillas
Piccolina Toscana
Pizza by Elizabeths
Redfire Grill Steakhouse
Stone Balloon Winehouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Ulysses American Gastropub
Union City Grille
World Café Live at the Queen
Says event organizer Matthew Curtis, Chef/Owner of Union City Grille,
“We’re thrilled that so many chefs signed on early. There are lots of ‘the usual suspects’ but plenty of other chefs I haven’t seen at other big charity events. Just goes to show that between a love for burgers, and the need to fight hunger, this competition really struck a chord with people.”
He is counting on the athletic judges to be up for the challenge of trying 22 different burgers.
The Wilmington Burger Battle will take place on Saturday, August 25, 2012, 12–4pm at Twin Lakes Brewing Company, 4210 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Delaware. This outdoor, rain-or-shine Battle pits restaurants in the greater Wilmington area against each other in a competition for three trophies. The event is open to the public, and proceeds will support the Ministry of Caring’s Emmanuel Dining Room. The ticket price — $45 for adults and $10 for children — includes food, a tour of the Twin Lakes Brewery and beer tastings. Tickets to this limited-capacity throw-down are available at wilmingtonburgerbattle.com.
The celebrity judges will taste each burger and select Best Burger and Best Alternative Burger (e.g., turkey, vegetarian, etc.), and the attendees will also cast votes for the People’s Choice Burger. Geno Bisconte has signed on to emcee, DJ Zip will provide music, and Wilmington City Vineyard will make balloon animals for the kids.
Event proceeds will support the Emmanuel Dining Room, which helps alleviate the immediate needs of Delaware’s hungry with nutritious meals served at no cost and with no questions asked. This charity element has attracted many supporters: Out & About is the official media sponsor, Albero, Kupferman & Associates is the first “Bun Sponsor,” and MySherpa has signed on as a “Fixin’s Sponsor.” Delaware Today, BurningBrainstorm and ZZHouse are also in-kind sponsors.
“We are very excited about this new opportunity to involve the community in supporting Emmanuel Dining Room,” says Brother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap., founder and executive director of The Ministry of Caring. “It is quite a challenge to serve more than 180,000 meals a year and it takes the involvement of 99 churches, synagogues, civic groups and businesses. We appreciate the support that the Burger Battle will bring us.”
Restaurants and potential sponsors are encouraged to contact ucgcharities@gmail.com for more information.