Thank you to everyone that is suggesting these places we've been hitting this year! We haven't had a  bad burger, or even an average burger yet! All 4 and 4 1/2 star burgers and four restaurants are in the running so far for the Burger of the Year. That's how close the scores are, and how hard our decision will be. Martini Brothers Burger Bar, makers of one of the best burgers we've tried since 2009, solidified their overall ranking with an excellent burger in our second review of them. The 1st was at their Girard restaurant, where they won the 2010 Burger of the Year. Although, they are certainly worthy of consideration for BOTY, we have decided to make them ineligible so we can spread the love. 

 2014 Rankings thru August 

1. Martini Brothers Burger Bar ✰✰✰✰1/2

 2. The New Manhattan Bar & Grill ✰✰✰✰1/2 

3. The Vista Lounge ✰✰✰✰1/2

4. Donna's Diner ✰✰✰✰1/2

5. Downtown Coffee Cafe ✰✰✰✰1/2 

6. Barry Dyngles' Pub ✰✰✰✰

7. Smokin' Gun Saloon ✰✰✰✰

8. Shotz Bar & Grill ✰✰✰✰

9. WhiteFire Grille & Spirits ✰✰✰✰