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.
2026 Categories are:
Best Entree
Best Dessert
Most Unique Taste
Healthy Choice
AND
Best of Taste!
Presented by Gordon Food Service
Friday, June 5
7:30 pm
Main Stage
The Main Stage is located at Levine Ave
2026 Winners
Hustlin' Hen
Fried Chicken
Mason's Famous Lobster Roll
Classic Lobster Roll
Flaming Bird BBQ
Smoked Turkey & Collard Greens Eggroll
STK Charlotte
Tuna Tartare Cup
Peach Cobbler Factory
Peach Cobbler
People's Choice Awards Taste, then Vote. Voting opens daily at 11am on the TOC APP.
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