Monday, March 26, 2012

And the winners are....


            It was a wonderful night. Bright sunlit afternoon, mellowing into a brilliant Island sunset. Ocean breezes, superb music from The Three of Us, Not Brothers and Michael Hulett. Winners announced under a starry coastal sky. So much good food and goodwill!
            Every contestant brought something new and delicious to the table. Thanks to all our contestants, musicians, Silent Auction contributors, our Presenting Sponsors, Stambaugh Aviation, our other community corporate sponsors, volunteers and guests. A special thanks to the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, our ever-gracious hosts for the 12th annual A Taste of Glynn.

Here are our winners for 2012, with the dishes they prepared:

CELEBRITY CHEF’S CHOICE AWARD
Winner: Tasteful Temptations

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Winner: Tasteful Temptations

Runner-Up: Indigo Coastal Shanty

APPETIZER
Winner: Tasteful Temptations for Shrimp & Grits with Vidalia onion & tomato jam, sweet corn froth and creamy grits

Runner up: Sea Palms for Proscuitto-Wrapped Saffron Shrimp, with sweet fresh Georgia white shrimp marinated in saffron scented extra virgin olive oil, pinot grigio white wine, crushed fresh garlic, herbs and red pepper flakes, then wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto parma and grilled, served with fresh Italian parsley aoli and baguette rounds. 

SOUP
Winner: Blackwater Grill for Low Country Boil Chowder with Cajun Croutons, a hearty chowder made with Georgia white shrimp, kielbasa sausage, fresh corn and redskin potatoes.  This hearty sop has all the flavor of a low country boil.  Cajun croutons are flavored with Cajun seasonings and olive oil. 
 Runner up: McGarvey’s Wee Pub for Homemade Potato Soup, a creamy, red bliss potato soup with a hint of garlic and white pepper.  The soup is served in a homemade bread bowl and garnished with Colby jack cheese, fresh bacon crumbles and chives. 

HEALTH-CONSCIOUS
Winner: Chef Austin’s Catering for Baked Collard Greens seasoned with smoked meat and no additional sodium or fat

Runner up: Purple Sage Catering for Pad Thai, a low fat, gluten free, meatless glazed stir-fry of rice noodles, tofu, egg, garlic, scallions, crushed peanuts and lime.

BARBECUE
Winner: Right on Q for St. Louis Style Ribs, and according to the chef, “only one way to describe these Ribs!!! DELICIOUS" 

 Runner up: Zachry’s Seafood and Steak for St. Louis Style ribs, rubbed with a special blend of seasonings and spices and slow smoke over oakwood, served with a drizzle of Zachry’s  homemade sweet and spicy Bar-B-Q sauce. 


INTERNATIONAL
Winner: Fox’s Pizza Den Downtown for Southern Italian Sausage Hoagie with grilled peppers, feta cheese and homemade marinara sauce

Runner Up: Nacho’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina for Shrimp Cocktail with avocado, lime and cilantro over shredded lettuce with fresh tortilla chips

SEAFOOD
Winner: Tasteful Temptations for Lobster Thermador served in its own shell with roasted vegetables

Runner up: King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort for Classic Seafood Paella with chorizo sausage, wild Georgia shrimp, scallops and mussels in a saffron-infused rice

GOURMET
Winner: Fox's Pizza Den Downtown for Old World Chicken Cacciatore with a mélange of vegetables and chicken in a rich base of tomatoes, over ziti pasta, crusty bread with olive oil and fresh basil.  

Runner up: Tasteful Temptations for Braised Beef short ribs with whipped roasted red pepper mash and poached asparagus

DESSERT
Winner: Tasteful Temptations for Bananas Foster, served warm with vanilla ice cream served in a twill cup

Runner up: Baby Mack’s BBQ for Key Lime Cake, topped with cream cheese icing 

TABLESCAPE
Caterer: Chef Austin’s Catering

Restaurant: Ocean Lodge

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