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
