Burger Bash 2012 Winner: Michael Symon

By: Sarah De Heer

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So who won Food Network's 6th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival Burger Bash? Well, that depends on the category:

The People's Choice Award: Michael Symon (B Spot)

The Porky Burger: A pork and bacon burger topped with pulled pork and slaw.

Judges' Favorite: Brendan B. Connor (Whisk)

Crispy Shallot, Bacon and Swiss Burger: A sirloin patty with melted Swiss cheese, buttermilk-marinated crispy shallots, pecan-wood smoked bacon, tangy horseradish sauce, ripe Florida tomatoes and watercress on a toasted onion bun.

Heinz Best-Dressed Burger Award: Guy Fieri (Guy's Burger Joint)

Straight‐Up With a Pig Patty: A ground chuck and bacon patty with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with a liberal slathering of donkey sauce.

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