THE MAKING OF A NOVEMBURGER

It’s time to crown Hamilton’s burger king.

Novemburger, a lip-smacking annual fundraiser for the United Way, kicks off this week. Fifty-seven restaurants – almost double last year’s roster – will offer unique and delicious entries throughout the month, with $1 per burger going to the United Way of Hamilton and Burlington. Diners can vote for their favourites at novemburger.ca.

Two winners will be announced, for most Novemburgers sold, and Novemburger of the Year.

Last year’s favourite was the Blonde Boca Burger from Jonny Blonde food truck. Meanwhile Hambrgr, at 49 King William St., came out on top for quantity sold: 640.

SCOTT GARDNER, THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR The Cease and Desist is Hambrgr’s 2016 entry: double 4 ounce Jepson’s beef smash burger, cracker crusted mac and cheese, secret sauce, double smoked bacon jam, crispy onion strings, lettuce, black and white sesame bun and hand-cut fries.