The third annual Downtown Burger Battle begins on Saturday, January 2nd with a record eight participating restaurants.

Restaurants who have been victorious in previous battles include JL Beers and Skelly's Pub. With victory comes recognition for the restaurant, as well as the coveted Burger Battle traveling trophy.

Each participating restaurant will feature a specialty burger, which the public can order and rate in five different categories: Patty, Toppings, Bun, Presentation and Overall Value.

This year's contenders include:

It's going to hard to chose a winner! I'd better try them all ~ again.

Here's something else that's really cool. You will receive a rate card and vote for a featured burger at any of the eight participating restaurants. You could win a gift card to all eight restaurants! The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the promotion.

Customers can also enter to win one restaurant gift card in weekly drawings by posting a photo of a featured burger to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag with the restaurant name and #BurgerBattle16.

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