The 2017 Outer Banks Taste of the Beach took place last week, culminating with the annual Grand Tasting on Sunday evening, where various awards were presented to some of our favorite participating local restaurants.
The Sysco Foods Grand Tasting & Bartenders Bubbly Bash was held on Sunday, March 26 at Port O’ Call Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills.
Every restaurant brought their “A” game and it was obvious in every bite.
The upstairs Bartenders Bubbly Bash was a big hit again, with Lucky 12 Tavern and their bartender Glenn taking home the prize for the second year in a row with their champagne cocktail and a whopping $347.30 in cash tips.
Read on for the winners of the 8th Annual “TOB’y” Awards.
Judges Award:
Best In Show – Cravings, with Rockfish Ceviche Taco with jicama slaw & chili lime mayo
2nd place – Ocean Boulevard, with Poached NC Shrimp with bacon cornbread, lemon vinaigrette dressed arugula
3rd Place – Black Pelican, with Ancho-seared sea scallop with saffron buerre blanc & microgreens
Chef’s Award (by Chefs for Chefs):
Cravings, with Rockfish Ceviche Tacos with jicama slaw & chili lime mayo
Best Booth Presentation:
Ocean Boulevard
People’s Choice Awards:
Best Dish – The Jolly Roger, with Southern style crab cake over bacon succotash and fire roasted red pepper aioili
2nd Place – Black Pelican, with Ancho-seared sea scallop with saffron buerre blanc & microgreens
3rd Place – Roosters Southern Kitchen, with Scallop BLT
Best Dessert – Kelly’s Restaurant, with crème brulee, raspberry mousse, and peanut butter chocolate chip soufflé
2nd Place – Café Lachine, with French macarons
3rd Place – Cravings, with Pistachio crème brulee
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