[Photographs: AJ Bombers and Sobelman's]

The Travel Channel's Food Wars will be taping in Milwaukee this week from May 6 to 8 for a showdown between burger joints AJ Bombers and Sobelman's. Filming will take place at AJ Bombers on Thursday the 6th, at Sobelman's on Friday the 7th, and at Bar Louie on Saturday the 8th for the burger face off. (Exact hours TBD; if I find out I'll update this post.)

AJ Bomber's blog Burger Whisperer has more info:

The concept of the show for the Milwaukee war is "The Milwaukee Burger". You, the fans will submit what toppings for a burger you believe constitute thee "Milwaukee" burger. Dave and Joe will pick the best submission and agree to build their own version of that "Milwaukee" burger for the face off! To be clear, both restaurants will be using their single burger straight from the menu, same beef, same bun, same sandwich that you would be served every day. They will compete based upon which burger tastes better prepared with the chosen iconic "Milwaukee Burger" toppings.

The restaurant that wins Food Wars gets the honor of listing Milwaukee's best burger on their menu, exactly the way that it was prepared for the competition. The loser goes home! Or they can chose to list their losing burger on their menu as Milwaukee's 2nd best burger.

If you're a fan who wants to be on camera, email foodfancasting@gmail.com.

AJ Bombers

1241 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (map)
414-221-9999; ajbombers.com

Sobelman's

1900 West Saint Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 (map)
414-931-1919; milwaukeesbestburgers.com

Bar Louie

1114 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (map)
414-847-1492