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
AND
Best of Taste!
Queen City News hosts the 2025 award ceremony, presented by Gordon Food Service.
Friday, June 5
7:30 pm
Main Stage
The Main Stage is located at Levine Ave.
2025 Winners
MOA Korean BBQ
Beef Short Rib
Ruby Sunshine
Sweet Heat Chicken & Beignets
Hawkers Asian Street Food
Hong Kong Sticky Rib
Que Fresa
Shrimp Ceviche
Oh My Ganache, The Cheesecake Bar
Cheesecake & Toppings
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
STK Charlotte
Friday's Best Sweet Treat
Peach Cobbler Factory
Saturday's Best Restaurant
Shawerma G
Saturday's Best Sweet Treat
Tiff’s Treats
Sunday's Best Restaurant
City Barbeque
Sunday's Best Sweet Treat
Smallcakes Huntersville
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors for The Best of The Taste Awards
2025 Winners
2024 Winners
2024 Past 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
2023 Winners
2022 Winners
2021 Winners
2019 Winners
