The Wilbur
"An homage to Zuckerman's famous pig from Charlotte's Web" 1⁄2 Ib. special brisket-chuck-short rib blend / Applewood smoked thick-cut bacon / Crown Bourbon maple- braised pork belly / spicy Louisiana BBQ / apple cider-dijon spread / baby arugula / smoked gouda / aged white cheddar cheese / tomatoes / house made spicy pickles / served on a brioche roll
The Grill Vegan Burger
House-made chickpea, quinoa, roasted vegetable patty / marinated grilled red onion / vegan aioli / served on a sea salt caraway roll
BEST ON FOUR WHEELS
NEAPOLITAN BURGER
A Mano Pizza + Gelato Food Truck: Ground beef / smoked mozzarella / fresh tomato / topped with organic arugula / wrapped in a calzone shell
MOST INSTAGRAMABLE
THE HOMER BURGER
Brix Restaurant at Newport Vineyards: 1/4 lb. Aquidneck Farms Smash Burger / house bacon / sharp cheddar / fried egg / on two glazed brioche donuts / served with smokey BBQ gravy truffle fries
BEST BURGER WITH A VIEW
FRENCH ONION BURGER
The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn: French onion bacon-scallion potato roll / shallot aioli / crispy ham / Brie cheese / caramelized onions / beer-battered onion rings
MOST NAPKINS NEEDED
CRISPY PANCETTA BURGER
Jo's American Bistro: House-made 8 oz. beef burger / crispy pancetta / drunken red wine onions / melted brie and provolone / lettuce / tomato / served on a bulky roll / (*Gluten-free option available)
MOST LIKELY TO SKIP SCHOOL (FOR)
FERRIS "BURGER'S" DAY OFF
Saltwater at Newport Harbor Hotel: 8 Oz. ground sirloin burger / stuffed with Manchego cheese / fire-grilled / topped with sizzling Canadian bacon / pepper jack cheese / fried egg / served inside toasted buttery sweet brioche bread / aioli finish / Boston Bibb lettuce / tomato / pickle chips / onion straws
TALLEST BURGER
BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE BURGER
Skiff Bar: 8 Oz. beef patty / stuffed with gorgonzola and prosciutto / thick slice of smoked gouda / spring mix / heirloom tomato / buffalo chicken mac and cheese croquette
CUTEST COUPLE
SALMON SLIDERS
Scales & Shells: Grilled Norwegian salmon / mixed herb caper mayo / greens / served on a toasted brioche slider bun (2 sliders per order)
RACHAEL THATCHER, NEWPORT DAILY NEWS
THE HOMER BURGER
Brix Restaurant at Newport Vineyards: 1/4 lb. Aquidneck Farms Smash Burger / house bacon / sharp cheddar / fried egg / on two glazed brioche donuts / served with smokey BBQ gravy truffle fries
WENDY LOGAN, NEWPORT THIS WEEK
THE GRILL VEGAN BURGER
The Grill at Forty 1 North: House-made chickpea, quinoa, roasted vegetable patty / marinated grilled red onion / vegan aioli / served on a sea salt caraway roll
JAMIE COELHO, RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY
THE B.G.B
Mission: Bacon cheeseburger / pepper jack cheese / dijon mustard / grilled onions / poblano peppers / jalapeños / dill pickles / served on sourdough
RYAN BELMORE, WHAT'S UP NEWP
THE CALIFORNIA DOUBLE
Surf Club: Two seared ground chuck patties / American cheese / lettuce / tomato / onion / special sauce / served on a grilled roll