Best of the Taste Awards Presented by Gordon Food Service
All restaurants are entered into the Best of the Taste Competition. Judges spend a few hours on Friday
afternoon sampling over 100 menu items to determine our winners.
The Winner of each category receives the Silver Plater Award. Look for the Silver Plater displayed in the
Restaurant’s booth throughout the weekend and in their restaurants throughout the year.
2025 Categories are:
Best Entree
Best Dessert
Most Unique Taste
Healthy Choice Winner
AND
Best of Taste!
Queen City News hosts the 2024 award ceremony, presented by Gordon Foods.
Friday, June 6
7:30 pm
Main Stage
The Main Stage is located at Levine Ave.
Awards given in the following categories: 2024 Winners
Basil Thai
Chicken Green Curry & Rice
STIR
Crab Cakes
Cuzzo's Cuisine
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Tomato & Mozzerella Skewers
Renaissance Patisserie
Canelle
People's Choice Awards Taste, then Vote. Voting opens onsite daily at 11am. QR codes located at each restaurant menu board.
Friday's Best Restaurant
Boujee Soul Food
Friday's Best Sweet Treat
Chocolate Moonshine
Saturday's Best Restaurant
City Barbeque
Saturday's Best Sweet Treat
Oh My Ganache, The Cheesecake Bar
Sunday's Best Restaurant
Barley & Burger Smashed CLT
Sunday's Best Sweet Treat
Tous les Jours
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors for The Best of The Taste Awards
2023 Winners
2022 Winners
2021 Winners
2019 Winners
