Nominations are open for the eighth annual Best New York Burger Competition.

The New York State Beef Council organizes the competition. To be eligible, the burgers must be on a restaurant’s regular menu and the business must be open year-round.

March 1 is the deadline for nominations and then voting will happen from March 6 to April 1.

Once there’s a Top 10, judges will visit those establishments, try the burgers and pick the winner.

Last year’s top 10 included two local restaurants – Chatham Brewing’s “Trowbridge Burger” and Illusive Restaurant and Bar’s “The Bougee Burger”.

Syracuse’s Ale ‘n’ Angus Pub ultimately won.

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