Guests taste and judges judge at Taste of Huntington Beach
About 2,500 people indulged in food and drinks from more than 30 establishments at the annual Taste of Huntington Beach on Sunday.
Slapfish, Traditional Twist Bakery, Gallaghers Pub and other restaurants showcased their fare for visitors to try at the event, which was held at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex.
Tickets were sold earlier for $65 to $90, with profits benefiting the children’s department of the Huntington Beach Public Library. A silent auction was also held.
Celebrity guest judge and Food Network star Simon Majumdar named Shades Restaurant’s peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich as the Best of the Best at the Taste of Huntington Beach.
The other winners are as follows:
Appetizer Category
1st Place — St. Marc Pub-Café for the Bacon Wrapped Dates and Watermelon Skewers
2nd Place — 2nd Floor for its Pork Belly Taco
3rd Place — Watertable Restaurant for the Burrata
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Dessert Category
1st Place — Simply Layered for its carrot cake
2nd Place — Traditional Twist Bakery for its Mexican Chocolate Spicy Brownie
3rd Place — Tea Arias for its crepe cake
Entree Category
1st Place — Market Broiler for its salmon dish
2nd Place — Huntington Terrace Senior Living for its Braised Pork Butt over Croissant Parmesan Bread Pudding
3rd Place — Slapfish for its lobster roll
People’s Choice Award
Four Sons Brewing
Best Decorated Booth
1st Place — Chronic Jerky
2nd Place — Old World Euro Market, Bakery and Deli
Most Enthusiastic
1st Place — solita
2nd Place — Red Table
Red Wine Category
1st Place — Navarro Vineyards (2013 Pinot Noir)
2nd Place — Nielson (2013 Pinot Noir)
3rd Place — Pomar Junction (2013 Red Blend – Train Wreck)
White Wine Category
1st Place — Cholame (Chardonnay)
2nd Place — Navarro Vineyard (Gewürztraminer)
3rd Place — Pomar Junction (Grenache Blanc)
Beer Category
1st Place — Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Luponic Distortion IPA)
2nd Place — Sierra Nevada Brew Co. (Nooner)
3rd Place — Wyder ( Raspberry Cider )
