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4455 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-429-8020 · zinburgeraz.com Year Est: 2007 # of Locations: 5 Principal(s): Daniel Geweke, GM; Zachary Harpold, executive chef; Zachary Burns, restaurant manager Most Popular Burgers: WND
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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
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4222 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-941-0101 corp. · coldbeers.com Year Est: WND # of Locations: 8 in Arizona Principal(s): S. Barrett Rinzler, president and CEO Most Popular Burgers: All American, Pittsburger, Bacon PB&J, Ring of Fire
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Rehab Burger Therapy
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7210 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-621-5358 · rehabburgertherapy.com Year Est: 2012 # of Locations: 2 Principal(s): Wiley Arnett, Ken Likewise, Denise Nelson Most Popular Burgers: PBJ & Bacon, Spicy Mac-N-Cheese, Chili Cheeseburger and 15 other specialty burgers
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The District All American Burger Bar
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From left: Russell LaCasce, executive chef; and Livia Satori, restaurant general manager. ©2018 DuaneDarling.com
ZUZU AT HOTEL VALLEY HO
6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-421-7997 · hotelvalleyho.com/zuzu Year Est: 2005 # of Locations: 1 Principal(s): Westroc Hotels and Resorts
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RESTAURANTS: BURGERS
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he table is set at ZuZu for an unforgettable meal. Celebrated Chef Russell LaCasce plates up inventive American fare in the kitchen and the best burgers in town. Chef Audrey Enriquez crafts one-ofa-kind desserts like the Showstopper Shake, and ZuZu shakes things up with crafty cocktails that will entice any palate. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner; you’ll always find fun flavors to satisfy even the most insatiable appetite. And don’t forget ZuZu’s weekend brunches and evening entertainment series.
OUTLOOK FOR 2018: “We are launching new and unique promotional programs to join our monthly Monday Night Chef Table series. We will host events surrounding upscale beer and wine pairings and we will even have some of our culinary team talent featured on some national television shows.” SURPRISING FACT: “The management company that oversees Hotel Valley Ho, Westroc Hotels and Resorts, currently manages Hotel Valley Ho, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Mountain Shadows Resort, and the soon to open Castle Hot Springs, making it the largest collection of truly independent hotels/resorts in Arizona.”
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Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar
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7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-664-0356 · districtbaraz.com Year Est: 2014 # of Locations: 1 Principal(s): WND Most Popular Burgers: WND
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Houston’s
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6113 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-922-7775 · houstons.com Year Est: 1977 # of Locations: 1 in Arizona Principal(s): Hillstone Restaurant Group Most Popular Burgers: Cheeseburger, House-Made Veggie Burger, Hickory Burger
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Grassroots Kitchen & Tap
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2119 E. Camelback Rd., #A21, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-368-8766 · grassrootsaz.com Year Est: WND # of Locations: 2 Principal(s): Christopher Collins, chef and owner Most Popular Burgers: Angus Burger
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Delux Burger
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3146 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-522-2288 · deluxburger.com Year Est: WND # of Locations: 1 Principal(s): Lenny Rosenberg, owner Most Popular Burgers: Delux Burger, Delux Turkey Burger, Classic Burger
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Smashburger
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1949 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-279-0757 · smashburger.com Year Est: 2007 # of Locations: 19 Principal(s): Rick Schaden Most Popular Burgers: BBQ Bacon & Cheddar, Bacon Cheeseburger, Buffalo & Blue Cheese, Spicy Jalapeno Baja
10 Hopdoddy Burger Bar last year
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11055 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-348-2337 · hopdoddy.com Year Est: 2010 # of Locations: 12 Principal(s): Larry Foles, Chuck Smith, Larry Perdido, Guy Villavaso Most Popular Burgers: El Diablo, Magic Shroom, Buffalo Bill, Ahi Tuna Burger, La Bandita, Goodnight/Good Cause
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