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
Bragging Rights 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 daily at 11am on the TOC APP.
Friday's Best 2025 Restaurant
STK Charlotte
Friday's Best 2025 Sweet Treat
Peach Cobbler Factory
Saturday's Best 2025 Sweet Treat
Tiff’s Treats
Sunday's Best 2025 Restaurant
City Barbeque
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for The Best of The Taste Awards
2025 Winners
2024 Winners
Past Winners - 2024
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
