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‘The Dump’ wins best burger

Kaitlyn Kesler Wisconsin Beef Council
May 19, 2026
8 hrs ago

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The Tennessee Whiskey Burger at The Dump Bar & Grill in Cambria, Wisconsin, features a half-pound ground-chuck patty topped with cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, whiskey-brown-sugar-candied bacon and a bourbon glaze, served on a lightly grilled Kaiser roll.

Wisconsin Beef Council

The team at The Dump Bar & Grill in Cambria in southern Wisconsin is the winner of the 3rd-annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest.

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Kaitlyn Kesler Wisconsin Beef Council

CAMBRIA, Wis. – The Tennessee Whiskey Burger at The Dump Bar & Grill in Cambria in southern Wisconsin is the winner of the 3rd-annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest. The Tennessee Whiskey Burger features a half-pound ground-chuck patty topped with cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, whiskey-brown-sugar-candied bacon and a bourbon glaze, served on a lightly grilled Kaiser roll.

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Kaitlyn Kesler is the director of communications and outreach for the Wisconsin Beef Council.

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