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Popular Hudson Valley Burger Shop Offers Plenty More With Flair Popular Hudson Valley Burger Shop Offers Plenty More With Flair
Popular Hudson Valley Burger Shop Offers Plenty More With Flair If you're looking for a comfort spot for burgers, wraps, soups, sweets, and more, foodies in the Hudson Valley say one place pops to mind, and it is sure to please. Located in Orange County, Ben's Fresh on Main Street in Port Jervis, is known for its burgers, but a look at Yelp and food pages shows it is also known for its soups, sweets, and much more.  Think wraps and quesadillas, ice cream, sweet treats of all kinds, and lots of room inside and out.  According to Foodies and Yelpers, the good thing about Ben's is that you get the unexpected when you order a bowl of chili …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Best Burgers: Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final 4 In Statewide Competition Best Burgers: Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final 4 In Statewide Competition
Best Burgers: Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final 4 In Statewide Competition For the second year in a row, a Hudson Valley restaurant has made the "final four" for the best burger in New York. Last year, Orange County staple Ben's Fresh, located in Port Jervis, took home the prize for the "People's Choice" award, but did not win the overall Best Burger honor, which went to Ale 'n' Angus Pub in Syracuse for the second straight year.  This year, Ben's is going for the top spot of Best Burger. Hosted by the New York Beef Council, the contest kicked off with nominations from consumers, and restaurants were encouraged to advocate for votes from their customers to g…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Eatery's Burger Ranks In Final Four For Best In NY State Hudson Valley Eatery's Burger Ranks In Final Four For Best In NY State
Hudson Valley Eatery's Burger Ranks In Final Four For Best In NY State A burger from a Hudson Valley restaurant was voted among the four best burgers in the state, according to the New York Beef Council. The organization announced that the "Benny Burger" from Ben's Fresh in Orange County, located in Port Jervis, made the final four in its best burger competition The other burgers that made the final four included: “Holy Smokers Burger” from Ale n’ Angus Pub in Syracuse “Bam Bam Burger” from Brewer Union Cafe in Brewerton “The Empire Smash Burger” from Illusive Restaurant and Bar in Rensselaer A panel of judges tried each of the burgers on Monday, May 9,…

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by Nicole Valinote
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These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest
These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest The New York Beef Council has announced the top 10 contenders for the best burger in the state. The organization announced the top 10 burgers on Monday, April 18, and said voting would end on Sunday, April 24. An Orange County restaurant, Ben's Fresh, which is located in Port Jervis, made the list with its "Benny Burger," and Illusive Restaurant & Bar, located in Rensselaer, also was voted among the top eateries for its "The Empire Smash Burger." The following burgers also made the list: Ale n Angus Pub, Syracuse, "Holy Smokers Burger" (Onondaga County) Madison Bistro, Wamp…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest
Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest A popular Hudson Valley restaurant might not have taken home the top prize in the New York State Beef Council's best hamburger competition, but it still came out on top. Orange County staple Ben's Fresh, located in Port Jervis, was one of only four finalists in the annual contest of the best burgers in the state on Monday, May 10. After a day of cooking and showing off its Benny Burger, the eatery walked away with the "People's Choice Award" for best burger. The overall winner for the second year in a row was the burger from Ale 'n' Angus Pub in Syracuse.  Ben's burgers are a fa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final Four For Best Burger In New York State Competition Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final Four For Best Burger In New York State Competition
Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final Four For Best Burger In New York State Competition There's just a week to go until a Hudson Valley burger joint will know whether it's No. 1 in the state after being named to the "Final Four" in a statewide competition. Orange County staple Ben's Fresh, located in Port Jervis, has beat out hundreds of other restaurants to make it to the Top 10, and now one of the four finalists in the New York Beef Council's annual "Best New York Burger" contest. Ben's, which was nominated for its Benny's Burger, shows off the restaurant's famous burger with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and super-secret Benny sauce. Ben's Fresh has been nominated …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Eatery Is Top 10 Finalist For Best Burger In New York State Competition Hudson Valley Eatery Is Top 10 Finalist For Best Burger In New York State Competition
Hudson Valley Eatery Is Top 10 Finalist For Best Burger In New York State Competition A Hudson Valley burger joint has made it into the top 10 finalists -- and now in the final four - for the state's Beef Council's Best Burger in New York State Competition. Ben's Fresh in Port Jervis in Orange County is excited about the news on their first time being nominated for the much-coveted award. "We are heading to the finals next month," said Bobby Geraghty, general manager, and head chef. "It's exciting." So what makes Ben's burgers so special? "We receive a special blend of beef that is curated just for us and delivered two times a week," said Geraghty.  Their secret sauces a…

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by Kathy Reakes