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But battles can only have one winner. And I’m declaring mine: Naina’s Kitchen.

Photo by Colleen De Neve / Calgary Herald

The well-seasoned patty on a soft bun may have been enough to push Naina’s to the top of the competition, but it’s the fact that Erin Mueller puts any combination of her multitude of toppings inside the 1/2-lb stuffed burger that gave her the edge. (Not to mention that it’s only $14.50 to get that burger stuffed with however many fillings anyone desires.)

The burger battle wasn’t just about my choices, though. Readers who voted in our online polls over the five days had their own opinions.

And, so, in this battle, there is another winner. Claiming 606 votes and the highest popular vote at 61.34 per cent is Boogie’s Burgers.

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(Look for a full list of the winners — both my picks and those from readers — in all categories at the end of the article.)

My list of burgers to try has grown thanks to messages and tweets from readers and I hope everyone who has followed along has found their own to-eat lists have also expanded as a result.

Some of you have suggested a veggie burger challenge next. All things considered, I think that’s an excellent idea. I’m also taking under advisement the suggestion I do a battle of the french fries.

We all didn’t always agree on categories — nor necessarily on who made it into a category — but I believe there is consensus on one thing: the burger is a perfect food and one well worth searching out.

Winners:

Naina’s Kitchen (#8, 2808 Ogden Road S.E.)