So start planning because it's only on from Sept 1st - 7th. To make it easier on you, here are 27 of the most insane burgers from Le Burger week that you need to try in Winnipeg this year.
Barley Brothers // 2005 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg
Titled "We Draughted Caesar", Barley Brothers says "This bison burger is just the right combination of flavours. The patty is topped with local old cheddar cheese, our house-made clamato relish, beer mustard, beer and bacon jam, market fresh tomatoes, onions and leaf lettuce. No caesar is complete without celery salt found rimmed on our brioche bun".
King & Bannatyne // 100 King St, Winnipeg
Titled "The King + Bronutyne 2.0", it is "House-Made Brisket/Chuck Patty, House Applewood-Smoked Boar Bacon, Canadian Cheddar, Frisee Lettuce + Our Very Own Manitoba Raspberry Jam all in between 2 Peanut Butter Glazed Bronuts".
Peg Beer Co. // 125 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg
Titled "The Watermelon and Roll Kuchen Burger", it has "Roll Kuchen Bun with fresh cheese, @ferrisfarmmb's Farmer Sausage, watermelon, pickled onion, mustard greens, and Roger's Golden mustard dipping sauce".
After Dark Lounge // 121 Osborne St, Winnipeg
We don't know the title but we do know this, After Dark says, "That's a roasted garlic bun stuffed with pesto mayo, balsamic mustard, chopped cherry tomato, smoked red pepper, fresh basil, cucumber, red onion, smooth mozzarella and a sizzling beef patty".
Rae's Bistro + Lounge // 925 Headmaster Row #9, Winnipeg
Titled "The Medusa" burger, it has "Red Pepper + Caramelized Onion + Rosemary Focaccia, Tomato Basil Aioli, Arugula, Tomato, Pickled Eggplant, Our House Made Beef Patty, Drunken Goat Cheese and Charred Greek Onions.
La Roca // 155 Smith St, Winnipeg
Titled "The El Chapo", that's all we know so far but I do see some guac.❤️
Saddlery On Market // 114 Market Ave, Winnipeg
They are keeping what's in it a secret but it looks like some sort of magical Mac n Cheese!
Mona Lisa Ristorante // 1697 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg
They haven't said much about the burger but they hinted "if you like our pizza crust, you'll love our spin of a burger bun".
Clementine // 123 Princess St, Winnipeg
One of the most unique looking burgers this year for sure! No more information has been released yet though.
Santa Lucia Pizza // 4 St Mary's Rd, Winnipeg
Santa Lucia was voted the best pizza in the city and it looks like they mixed that with a burger!
North Star Drive-In // 531 McGregor St, Winnipeg
Titled the "Sweet Dreams Are Made Of Cheese" Burger, I think it even has mozza sticks on it!
Chicago Joes Winnipeg // 1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg
Titled "CJs Perogy Burger", all we know is it's for you perogy lovers!
The Park Cafe // 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, Winnipeg
Titled "The Baby Got Back" burger, it has "homemade beef patty, smoked baby back ribs, tempura fried pickled sweet banana peppers, farmers market coleslaw, steak spice aioli served on an onion kaiser".
The Handsome Daughter // 61 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg
Titled "The Roger Clemens" burger, it has "Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Pickled Zucchini and Red Onion, Spicy Sauce, Kewpie Mayo on a Potato Bun".
Jonesy's Restaurant // 3133 Birds Hill Rd, East Saint Paul
Titled "King of the Road" burger, it has "Char Grilled cheeseburger basted with our own Whiskey River sauce topped with candied bacon, a fried egg and onion rings"!
Kyu Grill // 125 Fort Gibraltar Trail, Winnipeg
Kyu Grill won last year for one of the top 5 burgers in the city and this is their 2017 entry. They didn't post a name for it yet but I bet it's amazing! All of their locations apparently have more burgers entered too!
Chosabi // 100 King St A, Winnipeg
Chosabi also won last year for one of the top 5 burgers in the city and this is their 2017 entry. They haven't posted any more info for it yet but I can't wait!
Marion Street Eatery // 393 Marion St, Winnipeg
The Marion Street Eatery also won last year for one of the top 5 burgers in the city and this is their 2017 entry called "The Red Head Special". It has Certified Angus Beef and chorizo patty, chipotle peanut butter, caramelized onions, feta, bacon, toasted peanuts, a fried egg, all dressed chips, apple celery slaw, roasted red pepper spread and spinach.
Nuburger // 1-1650 Kenaston Blvd, Winnipeg
Nuburger won last year for the top burgers in the city and this is their 2017 entry titled the "Little Brown Sloppy Joe". They "collaborated with @littlebrownjugbrewing to create a beer chilli. Other toppings include herbed sour cream, dill pickles, and creamy feta." They also have 2 other burgers entered with a Fools & Horses Coffee collaboration BBQ sauce.
State & Main // 1555 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg
Nothing has been posted about this one yet but I can't wait to find out!
Carnaval // 100-270 Waterfront Dr, Winnipeg
Titled "The Samba Burger", Carnaval says, "Our in house made patty is a special mix that includes our Chorizo Pork Sausage topped with local old Cheddar cheese, grilled sweet onions and red peppers, smoked bacon and our signature grilled pineapple on a freshly baked roll topped with market fresh pickled carrots".
Cibo // 339 Waterfront Dr, Winnipeg
Titled "The Drunkard", it has "a ground chuck patty topped with a house made @lowbrewco Sultana Gold beer cheese sauce, @smakdabmustard Beer Chipotle mustard, juicy thick cut bacon, heaps of mushrooms, and a red cabbage slaw all piled up inside a brioche bun."
The Grove // 164 Stafford St, Winnipeg
Titled the "Siam-sooooooo-hungry", it has "apricot chilli sauce, coconut cream cheese, crispy wontons, spicy slaw and Thai curry aioli."
Sous Sol // 22-222 Osborne St, Winnipeg
Sous Sol's entry has "Beef "Burguignon", Montreal steak spice milk bun, certified Angus beef patty, house made bacon, green peppercorn & mirepoix confit, fried onions, demi glace aioli, pickled mushrooms".
Bouchée Boucher // 101-300 Tache Ave, Winnipeg
Nothing has been posted about this one yet but it looks fantastic!
Nite Hawk Cafe // Hwy 44, West Hawk Lake, MB
Titled the "Man Hands" burger, it has "6 oz. Certified Angus Beef patty topped with melted provolone cheese, sautéed onions, mushrooms, bacon and crispy onion rings served on a grilled brioche bun with Nite Hawk special sauce, chipotle mayo, whisky chipotle BBQ sauce, sliced pickles, lettuce and tomato".
Bar Italia // 737 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg
For the vegetarians! This one is titled "The Beet Goes On", Bar Italia says it's "a falafel patty w/ beet chips, hot veg mix and tahini spread." They also have a meat option as well.
