Coastal Virginia Magazine is thrilled to share that the CoVa Battle of the Burgers will be returning to the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from noon-5 p.m.* The CoVa Burger Battle brings together some of the area’s finest restaurants offering their most creative and delicious takes on that All-American favorite: the burger. Check out descriptions of all this year’s burgers below along with a Virginia craft beer pairing to go with each burger.
Try them all at the CoVa Burger Battle!
Participating Restaurants
Baker’s Crust Artisan Kitchen
Smoky Bacon Burger Stack
Grass-fed, free-range patty topped with melted American cheese, house-made maple cayenne bacon, fried onion rings, smoky aioli and dill pickle chips on brioche
Beer Pairing: Free Verse, Virginia Beer Company (India Pale Ale, 6.8% AVB)
Capt’n Crabby
Crabby Patty Burger
Maryland lump crab seasoned with Old Bay and cheddar beer cheese atop a grass-fed patty with tomato jam made with Dr. Stoner’s Smoky Herb Whiskey and arugula
Beer Pairing: Thunderpeel, Flying Dog Brewery (Hazy India Pale Ale, 6.2% ABV)
Egg Bistro
Mocha Cronut Burger
Savory-sweet explosion on a croissant-donut, applewood bacon, honey-cayenne barbecue with a hint of coffee, sprinkled with chocolate and powdered sugar
Beer Pairing: Caramel Macchiato Stout, Old Bust Head Brewing Company (Stout, 5.8% ABV)
Fuller’s Raw Bar
House Burger
Ground brisket smash-seared on the griddle, topped with American cheese, tomato jam, and lettuce and slathered with house-made “Dijonaise” on a brioche bun
Beer Pairing: The Great Return, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery (American IPA, 7.5% ABV)
J&K Style Grill
Double-Stuffed Donut Burger
Two house-seasoned patties, one stuffed with jalapeños and onions, the other with bacon and American cheese, Georgia Red sauce and a crispy onion ring on a donut
JandKStyleGrill.com
Beer Pairing: Strata Outta P-town, MoMac Brewing Company (Irish Red Ale, 8.3% ABV)
Oishii Burger
Oishii Burger
American classic with Japanese flair, breaded in panko, deep-fried to a light crisp and topped with shredded cabbage, red onion, pickles and katsu sauce
Beer Pairing: Tangerine Crush, Suncrush Beer (Sparkling Ale, 4.0% ABV)
Quirks
Quirks Dirty Gringo
An 80/20 beef burger featuring house-cured bacon with chorizo rub, chili tomato jam topped with chipotle queso fondue and a generous schmear of guac
QuirksTownCenterVB.com
Beer Pairing: Inkjet, Sly Clyde Ciderworks (Cider, 6.7% ABV)
Warrior’s Taphouse
Poutine Burger
Fork-worthy carnivore’s dream with a Canadian twist burger on a bed of crispy potato straws, topped with tangy pulled pork, crispy cheddar cheese curds and pork gravy
Beer Pairing: Skeeder Juice, MoMac Brewing Brewing Company (New England IPA, 6.0% ABV)
CoVa Burger Battle Ticket Information
June 12, 2021—Military Aviation Museum
*This event was rescheduled from 2020. All unrefunded tickets from 2020 will be honored for the 2021 event date. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the gate (admittance 21 and over). All tickets include general admission, souvenir glass, a burger tastings passport, museum admission and a one-year Coastal Virginia Magazine subscription. Beer sold separately. Enjoy live music, specialty vendors and access to the museum’s unique collection of historic aircraft.
