Main Line Eatery Wins 2 Contests At Philly Burger Brawl

Even after a week's delay due to weather, the 2018 Philly Burger Brawl was a success, especially for one of the Main Line's newer restaurants as it won two of the five categories at Sunday's event.

When all was said and done, Ardmore's Ripplewood Whiskey and Craft, which is just a few months old, earned top honors Cutthroat Cocktail and in the Judges’ Choice Taco Takedown competitions.

The neophyte Main Line eatery's cocktail made with Makers’s Mark with carrot juice, ginger juice, lemon juice, rosemary tincture and rosemary sprig garnish was crafted just right for those in attendance to earn the honor.

As for the tacos, it was Ripplewood's tongue and cheek taco that won the judges' favor. The tacos feature braised veal tongue and beef cheek marmalade on a corn tortilla.

As for other winners, Peanut Butter and Jelly burger from Lucky's Last Chance won the People’s Choice Burger Brawl Winner; and Al Pastor tacos from El Vez won the People’s Choice Taco Takedown.

As for the judges, they decided Northeast Sandwich Co.'s NeSCo patty melt was their top burger.

The Peanut Butter and Jelly burger, while an odd-sounding dish, marks its third People’s Choice win in the annual burger competition.

The eighth Philly Burger Brawl raised funds for the School District of Philadelphia to construct new computer labs.

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