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From Local Streets to Global Eats

Hard Rock Cafe has just revealed the five finalists for its highly anticipated 2025 World Burger Tour competition. This annual event challenges chefs at Hard Rock locations worldwide to create culturally inspired and unique burger dishes. Each finalist's burger showcases local flavors and culinary creativity, setting the stage for a global culinary adventure.

The five contenders this year hail from various cities, each bringing their own unique flair to the competition:

1. Clash of the Titus Burger from Tampa
- Ingredients: Two smashed burger patties, smoked gouda cheese, bacon jam, garlic aioli, crispy shoestring onions, sliced avocado, bacon jalapeños, served with seasoned fries.

Tampa's offering is a mouthwatering delight that highlights the rich heritage of Southern flavors, combined with a modern twist for an unforgettable burger experience.

2. Basilico Burger from Milan
- Ingredients: Two smashed burger patties, provolone cheese, roasted Roma tomatoes, herb aioli, leaf lettuce, fresh basil, served with seasoned fries.

A celebration of Italian cuisine, the Basilico Burger embodies the traditional yet sophisticated flavors that define Milan's culinary scene.

3. Condal Burger from Barcelona
- Ingredients: Two smashed burger patties, manchego cheese, smoked paprika spicy mayo, chorizo jam, bacon, BBQ sauce, pickles, served with seasoned fries.

Barcelona’s entry features a daring combination of ingredients that emphasizes the city’s vibrant food culture and passion.

4. Sweet Smokey Burger from New York
- Ingredients: Two smashed burger patties, fried cheesecake bite, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, garlic aioli, house-made BBQ sauce, smokey onion frizzles, served with seasoned fries.

New York showcases innovation, blending sweet and smoky flavors that reflect the city's dynamic culinary landscape.

5. Budapest Burger from Budapest
- Ingredients: Two smashed burger patties, pulled pork, house-made plum jam, cheddar cheese, truffle mayonnaise, arugula, served with seasoned fries.

The Budapest Burger encapsulates the essence of Hungarian cuisine, offering a sweet, savory, and luxuriously rich experience for diners.

Celebrity chef and content creator Olivia Tiedemann, who served as a mentor to these chefs, expressed her enthusiasm for the competition: "The burgers these Hard Rock Cafe chefs have curated are seriously impressive. Each one has two smashed patties (my favorite way to make a burger!) that create an amazing flavor experience that's both satisfying and totally unexpected—visitors will love them."

The five finalists will be featured on menus in Hard Rock locations worldwide, offering a unique opportunity for burger lovers to experience international flavors from the comfort of their local cafe. The excitement culminates on September 5th, when the ultimate winning burger will be crowned.

Eric Martino, President of Hard Rock Cafe Retail, emphasized, "This competition showcases the outstanding culinary talent our chefs bring to the kitchen every day as well as Hard Rock's commitment to celebrating different parts of the world through incredible food."

For those eager to explore these culinary creations, visit Hard Rock Cafe's World Burger Tour to find the nearest location and indulge in the flavors of these finalist burgers.

About Hard Rock®

Hard Rock International (HRI) operates an expansive portfolio across nearly 80 countries, featuring more than 300 locations that include cafes, hotels, casinos, and more. Known for its iconic music memorabilia collection, HRI continues to recognize culinary excellence through initiatives like the World Burger Tour.

About Olivia Tiedemann

Olivia Tiedemann is a culinary influencer renowned for her unique approach to food presentation and cooking. With a substantial online following, her engaging content showcases her culinary skills and love for food artistry, making her an ideal collaborator for Hard Rock's innovative burger challenge.