Burger Battle Royale: Best of the South

2. BOURÉ BURGER Bouré, Oxford, MS

A juicy patty with fried pickles, blue cheese and spicy "comeback" sauce.

3. PORT OF CALL BURGER Port of Call, New Orleans, LA

A super freshly ground half-pounder.

4. THE JOHN T. PIMENTO CHEESEBURGER Jim N' Nicks, Montgomery, AL 

Named for food writer John T. Edge; topped with cheddar-and-pepper spread.

5. GREEN CHILE CHEESEBURGER The Little Donkey, Homewood, AL

Pasture-raised beef, melted cheese and roasted poblanos in a tortilla.