Instant Alert: This unorthodox burger chain was named the hottest in America

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   This unorthodox burger chain was named the hottest in America by Hollis Johnson on Mar 28, 2016, 9:03 AM Advertisement Shake Shack may have a new contender in the burger arena. New York City based casual burger chain Bareburger was named one of five winners of the 2015 Hot Concept Awards by Nation's Restaurant News. The full-service chain caters to the health-conscious crowd, using organic ingredients and offering more healthy and exotic alternatives — elk, duck, and wild-boar burgers are all options, as well as a myriad of vegan choices. Bareburger's first location opened in 2009 in Queens, and they've now grown to 27 locations nationwide, with another nine US locations planned to open this fall, including a massive 5,000-square-foot multilevel restaurant in midtown New York City. The chain also has locations in Canada and Japan, and it plans to open in the United Arab Emirates soon. I headed to their Chelsea location to see if Bareburger has what it takes to tackle the ever crowded burger industry and bring something new with its elevated ingredients.  SEE ALSO: This is Shake Shack's biggest dilemma Really love burgers? The 50 best burger joints in America, ranked Bareburger has over 20 locations in New York state alone — I set my sights on their Chelsea restaurant on 8th Avenue and 18th Street. It's a full-table-service chain, so you have to wait to be seated. Luckily, I got a little table right away. There are booths, tables, and counters — all with a hip, rustic feel. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011