Defiance, OH -- On Saturday, August 1st, Defiance Chief held a Gourmet Burger Challenge with prizes totaling $700. To enter the challenge, potential contestants entered their gourmet burger recipe at Chief Market Square, or online at chiefsupermarkets.com. Six contestants were chosen for a live cook-off. Burgers were judged by a panel of judges consisting of store associates, customers, and Rick Small (WDFM). The grand prize winner of a $500 Chief gift card was Heather Buttermore, with her Saucy Buffalo Burger recipe. Heather edged out runner-up Joe Keween by just 3 points. Joe received a $100 Chief gift card for his Yummy Chorizo Burger recipe. The other four finalists and their burgers were: Pam Jones - Sam-Burger; David Perkins - Burgers Caprese; Lee Ann Mendoza - Open Faced Fiesta Burger; and Sue Shea - Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Burger.