The next Owensboro Burger Week doesn't get underway until March of next year, but one local restaurant is already previewing their 2026 creation. Two-time defending People's Choice Champion- Kim's Diner- invited local food critics and Owensboro Burger Week fans to the restaurant this evening for the big reveal.
Kim Roberson, who owns and operates Kim's Diner, didn't have to look far for the inspiration for her 2026 Owensboro Burger Week family. She simply looked to family. She says, "My father's favorite food was Mexican and he loved trying all different types of the Spanish culture dishes." That certainly served as the initial inspiration for her brand new burger. Kim says, "You know I'm inspired in my life because of my father that passed away."
The second inspiration came from her nie