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Moonlit has eclipsed 31 other restaurants to win Pittsburgh Magazine’s Burger Bracket.

Over the past few months, burger-lovin’ ‘Burghers cast thousands of online votes to determine which meaty morsel is the mightiest. A relative newcomer to the dining scene, Moonlit’s Classic Double came out on top. The local chain, which has locations in Dormont and Uptown, a Patty Wagon and a soon-to-open spot in Sewickley — beat out semifinalists Tessaro’s, The Commoner and The Smashery. That’s one giant leap for mankind!

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As food editor, I’d like to thank all of the eateries on my list and the folks who took my recommendations, visited these fine establishments and voted. I’m happy to raise awareness, even if it means raising my cholesterol.

I consumed 32 burgers throughout the city, but I’m still looking forward to my next one. Per my doctor’s recommendation, that meal will be many moons from now.