Burger Cup Voting Heats Up! Cast Your Vote in the Round of 32 Now

Voting in the second round of the Beijinger 2013 Burger Cup is underway, and it's hot! Last time we checked, there were a number of dead heats and extremely close match-ups -- so support your favorite burger joints by casting your vote here.

We've also had the first casualty of the 2013 Burger Cup: Round of 32 finalist The Corner has been shut after a dispute with their landlord. Meanwhile, 31 remain in contention for Beijing's best burger.

The first leg of the journey is completed. Thirty-one of the best burger joints in the city now continue head to head in this year's installment of the Beijinger Burger Cup. Last year, Home Plate Bar-B-Que walked away with the prize after they fended off stiff competition from Brussels (now The Local) to take the meaty crown, but who will win it this year?

You will decide!

It's a public vote and the second round is live right now for the round of 32. For this year's bracket, we seeded venues based on their performance in last year's Burger Cup, then sprinkled in worthy newcomers. Your favorite burger joint needs you and your vote more than ever! Make sure they sail into the sweet 16 by clicking here to cast your vote! Voting will remain open until Monday, July 29 at 10am. Use the bracket below to follow the competition.

This year's event concludes with a live cook-off on August 17 from 4-9pm at Beijing City International School (BCIS). Representatives from the Great Eight will be there grilling up burgers, and the winner will be decided right there!