Best of the Taste Awards Main Stage on Friday, June 9 at 8pm
All restaurants are entered into the Best of the Taste Competition. Judges spend a few hours on Friday
afternoon sampling almost 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.
2023 Categories are:
Best Entree
Best Dessert
Most Unique Taste
Healthy Choice Winner
AND
Best of Taste!
Queen City News hosts the 2023 award ceremony, presented by Gordon Foods.
Friday, June 9
8 pm
Main Stage
The Main Stage is located at Trade & Tryon St.
Awards given in the following categories: 2023 Winners

STIR
Salmon Cakes
Tupelo Honey
Shrimp & Grits
State of Confusion
Peruvian Lucuma Ice Cream
Piada Italian Street Food
Veggie Avocado Piada
Chicken King Nations Ford Rd
Homemade Strawberry Cake