RECIPES OF THE MONTH FROM OUR CORPORATE CHEFS
Stuffed Turkey Burger
T-Bar, New York City
Build: Ground turkey stuffed with spinach and Parmesan cheese; caramelized onion; brioche bun
Buzz: Executive Chef Ben Zwicker's audacious recipe proves that turkey burgers don't have to take a back seat to beef when it comes to taste
Tavern "Frita" Burger
Tavern N Town, Key West, Fla
Build:Ground Angus beef, mushrooms, caramelized onions, pickles, roasted jalapenos, fried arepa, barbecue sauce
Buzz:Chef-owner Norman Van Aken uses arepa, a corn-based South American bread, to add extra panache to this burger at his new twin-concept restaurant
The Millman Burger
Uncommon Ground, Chicago
Build:Angus beef, thick-cut peppercorn bacon, soft French cheese, piquillo peppers, red onion, lettuce, tomato, pickle
Buzz: Local, sustainable and/or organic ingredients are a key focus for the two-location neighborhood concept
Pineapple Teriyaki Angus Burger
Sodexo, Gaithersburg, MD
Build:Angus beef, teriyaki glaze, grilled pineapple, red onion, green onions, green-leaf lettuce, sesame-seed bun
Buzz: The contractor's business-and-industry accounts featured this burger as part of a 4 Seasons of Flavor promotional series
Chicago Burger
New York Burger Co., New York City
Build:All-natural beef, applewood smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, house-made Thousand Island dressing, brioche bun
Buzz:Burgers cooked over charcoal grills star at this self-described "next generation on fast food" concept with two Big Apple locations
Chipotle, Guac & Cheddar Burger
Twisted Root Burger Co., Dallas
Build:Ground-beef-and-brisket blend, chipotle sauce, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, fried onions
Buzz: Brisket reigns in Texas, making the slow-cooked beef a natural choice to join up with ground chuck for this hearty burger
Radius Signature Burger
Radius, Boston
Build: Ground beef, Vermont cheddar, fried onions, horseradish sauce,
brioche bun
Buzz: The popularity of this lunchtime favorite at Michael Schlow's longtime hot spot reflects diners' cravings for burgers in venues of all styles
Southwestern Chicken Burger
MedCentral Health System, Mansfield, Ohio
Build:Ground Chicken, shredded lettuce, house-made cucumber salsa and red bell peppers
Buzz:A zesty Mexican flavor profile sparked with cumin, cilantro and chipotle chiles fuels interest in this chicken patty bound with egg and panko crumbs
Pit-Burger
University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y.
Build: Ground beef, french fries, coleslaw, locally baked hard roll
Buzz: In a sandwich style made famous at Primanti's restaurants in Pittsburgh, fries and slaw are piled atop the patty rather than being left to sit alone on the plate.
Lamb Sliders
B&I accounts, Compass Group, The Americas Division
Build:Ground lamb, sauteed red bell peppers, baby arugula, grilled red onions, rosemary, tzatziki sauce
Buzz:Compass Executive Chef Chris Ivens-Brown's recipe for employee dining clients presents trendy Greek ingredients in the familiar burger format