What’s Cooking: The Return of Burger Wars & Burger Bash
Spring in Nova Scotia can only mean one thing… it’s officially burger season! Throughout April, there is not just one, but two different burger competitions taking place around the province.
In the Annapolis Valley, Burger Wars has already begun! Running from April 1 -30, this is a month-long competition, where local restaurants across the valley showcase their best burgers to support a great cause. $1 from every burger sold will be donated directly to Campaign for Kids, supporting youth in Kings County.
In the city, you’ll find Halifax Burger Bash, a city-wide fundraiser for Feed Nova Scotia that has been going on 13 years strong. Taking place from April 16-26, over 100 restaurants across Halifax Metro will be offering creative burgers at a special set price, with a portion being donated to Feed Nova Scotia.
Check out the guide below to see what our members are offering up!
Burger Wars
The Ring Leader
Sweet potato jalapeño bun, panko onion ring, cheese sauce, bacon, red onion, pickled jalapeño, lettuce, power sauce, and 2 smash patties.
$23
High on the Hog
Pork patty, crispy bacon, aged cheddar, chipotle BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, pickled red onion, iceberg lettuce, house-made sesame bun.
Served with corn & cabbage slaw.
$18
The Cashew Adobo Burger
5oz beef patty, Philippine adobo sauce, fried rice noodle, roasted garlic aioli, greens, and red onion, on a Boulangerie le Vendéenne brioche bun.
$18
Digby Pines – Churchill’s Restaurant
The Big Church
A perfectly seared patty crowned with slow-braised beef cheek marmalade, melted Gruyère, and caramelized onion Dijon aioli on a freshly baked bun.
$23
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
The L&W Burger
7oz Lightfoot Farms jersey beef patty, Lightfoot Farms berkshire pork charcuterie jam, Cows Creamery aged cheddar, dill pickles, shredded lettuce, roast garlic & caramelized onion aioli.
$29
Cam’s Mozza Burger
Brioche bun, 5oz beef patty, mozzarella cheese, arrabbiata sauce, pumpkin pesto aioli, spinach, red onions, topped with a mozza stick.
$23
Mulberries Bistro at the Tattingstone Inn
Mulberries Burger
Chipotle braised pork shoulder with housemade BBQ sauce, pineapple jalapeño salsa, pickled onion, havarti cheese and chili lime aioli (offered at dinner only).
$17
Paddy’s Irish Brewpub and Rosie’s Restaurant
The Meatloaf Burger (Kentville location)
Meatloaf on a potato bun with spinach, crispy onions, tomatoes and special sauce served with potato chips.
$19
Paddy’s Irish Brewpub and Rosie’s Restaurant
Paddy’s Gone Wild (Wolfville location)
Wild boar, topped with turkey bacon, pineapple slice, lettuce, crispy onions, tomatoes, pineapple, mayo, on a onion bun.
$18
The Double Dare
Double patty, topped with bacon sauteed onion and jalapeño, Porter BBQ sauce, lettuce, and mozzarella cheese.
$22
Terroir Restaurant at the Old Orchard Inn
Ready for This!
Locally sourced ground beef seasoned with sea salt & cracked pepper. Stacked with Canadian bacon, pimento feta, Canadian cheddar, house-pickled red onion, sweet & fiery mayo, dill pickles, and shredded lettuce, on a toasted potato bun.
$22
Halifax Burger Bash
The Thai Break
Built on a juicy beef patty and loaded with red curry mayo, sautéed bell pepper and bok choy, sesame purée, whipped goat cheese, shallots, mango, and fresh Thai basil, The Thai Break Burger brings a bold mix of savoury, creamy, spicy, and sweet.
$25
The Dill-uxe Burger (Dartmouth location)
This burger is layered with sliced dill pickles, creamy coleslaw, pickled red onions, fresh sliced tomato and crispy bacon. All tied together with house made garlic dill sauce for a flavour-filled burger experience. Gluten Free option available (lettuce wrapped).
$22
Haddy Patty Tout Garni
Crispy fried Evan’s haddock in patty format with burger bash tartar sauce, special BB slaw, greens, pickled onions.
$13
Halifax Reuben Burger
One Atlantic beef burger patty, 2 oz of local Chris Brothers’ beef brisket, Nova Scotia sauerkraut, emmenthal cheese, housemade russian dressing on an ace brioche toasted burger bun. Topped with a garlic dill pickle spear.
$25
Larry’s Smash Burger Panini
All beef smash burger patty, Larry’s Ballpark Mustard, smokey bacon jam, dill & garlic pickles, Swiss cheese, and house mayo on a panini pressed sub bun.
$17
The Dirty Burger
A ¼-lb house-ground dry-aged ground brisket patty seared to perfection and layered with smoked cheddar and crispy bacon. Finished our signature Lot Six candy BBQ sauce and sweet, slow-cooked 6-hour miso Vidalia onions for deep, savory richness. Crunchy haystack potato sticks and thick-cut dill pickles add the perfect texture and tang, while a spread of garlic aioli ties it all together. Served on a soft potato bun.
$22
The Atlantic Smash Burger
Canadian certified angus beef smashed patties, Alexis de Portneuf smoked gouda, Oulton’s maple bacon, smokey aioli, pickled fried onions, brioche bun, choice of side.
$26
Sou’Wester Gift Shop & Restaurant
Lighthouse Lobster Donair Burger
You can’t get any more Haligonian than this burger! A delicious donair spiced beef patty topped with lobster meat, diced tomatoes, diced onions and topped with sticky sweet donair sauce! Served with fresh chippers.
$25
Pork ‘n’ Roll
Juicy pork and bacon patty, melted smoky provolone, a smear of roasted garlic aioli, grainy mustard, peppery arugula, and a bright hit of sun-dried tomato relish. All tucked into a toasted ciabatta bun. It’s bold, it’s messy, it’s satisfying, and it’s exactly the kind of burger you’ll want to dig into again and again.
$18
The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar
The Pressed Admiral
6oz. Wagyu Beef patty with crispy onions, melted cheddar, and peppercorn aioli on a brioche bun. Plated with fries.
$25
Support Local
By eating out at local restaurants, you’re not only supporting those restaurants but also the local producers and suppliers they purchase from. When you support local, more of your money stays in the province and circulates back through Nova Scotia’s economy.