See The 2024 Newport Burger Bender Winners

NEWPORT, RI — The 2024 Newport Burger Bender broke last year's record, selling more than 1,000 additional burgers, according to contest organizers.

During the Discover Newport-sponsored competition, which took place Feb. 16 to Feb. 25, more than 7,300 burgers were sold at competing restaurants across Newport and Bristol Counties. More than 2,000 patrons voted to decide the winners of this year's Newport Burger Bender.

The 10-day battle of the burgers saw more than 50 restaurants put their hat in the ring. The contest featured three categories: beef, non-beef and plant-based.

This year’s champions are:

• Best beef burger — 22 Bowen's Wine Bar and Grille, Newport, with its French Onion Burger
• Best non-beef burger — The Boat House, Tiverton, with its Hawaiian Tuna Burger
• Best plant-based burger — Sprout and Lentil, Middletown, with its Yo’Spicy Bulgogi Burger.

"We are thrilled to not only win, but also very happy and grateful to see so many guests who were interested in this awesome local contest over the past 10 days," 22 Bowen Executive Chef Justin Garcia said. "There was some incredible competition from some talented chefs and restaurants, and we did not take this competition lightly. We look forward to defending our crown next year."

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