Taste of the Town winners announced

The Convention Center was packed Tuesday night, and by 7:00 p.m. the attendance was over 7,700 as locals and visitors indulged in tasty tidbits from over 50 restaurants at this year’s 26th Annual Taste of the Town.  The early crowd enjoyed performances by tribute artists from Dino’s TV Variety Show, and later in the evening, everyone was grooving to the tunes of the popular band Soul Function.

During this highly acclaimed event, which benefits St. Andrew Catholic School, the restaurants vied for culinary bragging rights as they competed for judged awards in the categories of Best Entrée, Best Dessert, and Best Booth Design. Awards were also given for People’s Choice and Kid’s Choice, in which attendees were polled at random to vote for their Favorite Entrée and Favorite Dessert.  The 2nd annual Community Crusader Award was also presented to one shining individual.  Several of the event’s participating restaurants submitted nominations for this honorable award, which recognizes a person who works within the restaurant industry, is committed to serving the community, and exudes outstanding qualities of living a life of service beyond self.

Taste of the Town is proudly presented by St. Andrew Catholic School, and this year’s event was sponsored by HTC Communications, McDonald’s, and WBTW News13. 

List of Awards Winners – Taste of the Town 2009

1st Place:  Sea Captain’s House – Tuna Tar Tar
2nd Place:  Indo Thai Sushi – Grouper Curry w/ White Rice
3rd Place:  Omaha Steakhouse – Tartlet St. Jacques w/ Pear & Endive

1st Place:  Sea Captain’s House – Pumpkin Cheesecake Lollipop
2nd Place:  Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – Passion Berry Fruit Mousse
3rd Place:  Big Daddy’s Roadhouse Grill – Cinnamon Chocolate Crepes w/ Hazelnut Chocolate mousse

Favorite Entrée:  Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse - Pichincha
Favorite Dessert:  Sea Captain’s House – Pumpkin Cheesecake

Favorite Entrée:  Pizza Hut – Pizza
Favorite Dessert:  Ben & Jerry’s – Ice Cream

1st Place:  California Dreaming
2nd Place:  Longbeards Bar & Grill
3rd Place:  Canipe’s Chocolates & Candies

1st Place:  Fiesta Mexicana
2nd Place:  The Melting Pot
3rd Place:  Mr. Fish

Kris Veigel of Cakes by the Sea