This past Wednesday the Pikesville Hilton Doubletree’s Preakness ballroom was filled to the rafters with the area’s best in dining and throngs of food-keen locals. The night included popular standards like Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Mr. Chan Asian Bistro, Bagby Pizza, and Wegmans (and even McDonald’s!) stationed with generous sample-sized fare. STYLE was honored to sponsor the event and I, like I’m guessing everyone who attended, left stuffed and feeling happy. Throughout the first half of the evening judges—sourced from the community, including our very own publisher—strolled through the ballroom taking note of everything from beverage to presentation.
The results are in. Perhaps you could factor this in for your next night out:
Best Beverage
1st place: Great Shoals
2nd place: Southern Tequila
3rd place: Mezcal Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Best Presentation
1st place: Wegmans
2nd place: Bagby Pizza
3rd place: Eleven Courses
Best New Vendor
1st place: Silk Road
2nd place: Mr. Chan Asian Bistro
3rd place: tie: Eleven Courses, The Perfect Gourmet, KoDee Cakes, Miski Peruvian Charbroiled Chicken
Best Taste
1st place: FutureCare
2nd place: Pikes Cinema Bar and Grill
3rd place: North Oaks
Most Creative
1st place: Gourmet Again
2nd place: Eleven Courses
3rd place: North Oaks
People’s Choice
Winner: Island Quizine
Runner Up: For the Love of Food
Congratulations, everyone!