Miami, FL – May 21, 2019 – Burgers, made better. The James Beard Foundation gathered with foodies at La Placita yesterday to launch the 5th Annual Blended Burger Project, a summer-long competition challenging restaurants nationwide to blend finely chopped fresh mushrooms with meat for burgers that are more delicious, nutritious and sustainable. At the event, Chef Jose Mendin debuted his entry, the “8 oz. Primed Blended Burger.”

Harold & Linda Gassenheimer, Eric Davis, & Jose Mendin

Linda Gassenheimer, Eric Davis, & Jose Mendin

Eric Davis,  Linda & Harold Gassenheimer

Jose Mendin & Eric Davis

Eric Davis

Eric Davis & Sarah Drew

Sarah Drew

Jose Mendin

Jose Mendin, Sarah Drew, & Eric Davis

Jose Mendin & Maximo Mele

Ellen Bowen & Christina Ramos

Christina Ramos & Mike Mayo

Christina Ramos, Stacy Moya, & Margo Wolfe

Margo Wolfe

Ellen Bowen & Sarah Drew

Ellen Bowen & Patty Kinne

Harold & Linda Gassenheimer

Michael Mayta & Keily Vasquez

Adriane Rippberger & Ria Michelle