Battle of the Burgers 2013

Winston Woo is a Battle of the Burgers 2013 winner for his GCCB (Green curry chicken burger) ultimate fusion.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

The Green curry chicken burger created by Winston Woo is a mixture of Thai, Hawaiian and California flavors.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Battle of the Burgers 2013 winner Christopher Lucchese is the creator of the featured Steakhouse burger.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Creator of the Steakhouse burger, Christopher Lucchese, said it is like a steak dinner served on a delicious soft bun.  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Battle of the Burgers 2013 winners John Hoadley, right, with mother, Julia Hoadley, and father, Charles Hoadley, who grows jalapeno peppers. The Hoadleys are the creators of the Hoad’s hot jalapeno burger.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Creator Julia Hoadley said the spicy and bold ingredients in the Hoad’s hot jalapeno burger make for mouth-watering flavor with heat.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Battle of the Burgers 2013 winners James Pike, left, Jayson Carvalho and Ted Markowsky are creators of the STG (Save the gravy) burger.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The STG (Save the gravy) burger has an explosion of flavor that complements the meat rather than masks its flavor.  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Richard Amiel is one of the winners of the annual Battle of the Burgers contest 2013 for his Texas luau burger.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Texas barbecue meets Hawaiian luau, hence the name Texas luau burger.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)