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10 San Antonio chefs will duke it out next month at third-annual Burger Showdown

This year's competition, held at Alamo Beer Co., benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.

By Nina Rangel on Fri, Sep 9, 2022 at 12:22 pm

Courtesy Photo / Burger Showdown

Attendees of the Burger Showdown taste sliders from the competing chefs and vote for a winner.

Burger lovers will learn how their favorite San Antonio chefs stack up at Burger Showdown 3.0, the third annual installment of the local cooking competition.

The event will take place Friday, Oct. 14 at east-of-downtown brewery Alamo Beer Co., 202 Lamar St. This year’s iteration will raise money for the San Antonio Food Bank while pitting ten culinary pros against each other for a cash prize. Scheduled to compete are:

Diana Anderson of JD's Chili Parlor
Joshua Calderon of the Levy and the San Antonio Spurs
Angelo Gordon of Jamaica Jamaica Cuisine
Louis Halaszyn of CREAM Kitchen and Bar
Geronimo Lopez of Botika
Joseph Thadeus Martinez of Tributary
John O'Larnic of Chef's Backyard
James Richard Smith of toohotfortabc
Dave Terrazas of the Art Institute of San Antonio
Kristina Zhao of DASHI Sichuan Kitchen + Bar

Attendees will taste slider-sized versions of each chef’s creation and vote on their favorite flavor combination to determine who wins.

General Admission tickets run approximately $60 and include a slider from each chef, fresh-cut fries and an after-dinner treat. Drinks aren't included in the price but will be available from Alamo Beer. VIP tickets are also available.

The event runs 6-9 p.m.

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Nina Rangel uses nearly 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry to tell the stories of movers and shakers in the food scene in San Antonio. As the Food + Nightlife Editor for the San Antonio Current, she showcases her passion for the Alamo City’s culinary community by promoting local flavors, uncovering...