Sunday, April 3, 2016

Winners of the 2016 A Taste of Glynn stepped forward to the applause of an approving crowd to accept their awards. Guests enjoyed samples of the best efforts of 16 chefs from the Golden Isles top restaurants, caterers and upscale markets. All proceeds from the event benefit the Glynn Community Crisis Center. This year’s winners were:

The People’s Choice:

First Place: The Public House at Sea Palms Resort 

Second Place: The Rooftop at Ocean Lodge

Comfort Food:

First Place: The Public House at Sea Palms Resort: Chicken thighs with mushroom mousse

Second Place: Harris Teeter: Lobster and shrimp macaroni and cheese

International:

First Place: Island Jerk: Oxtail

Second Place: The Public House at Sea Palms Resort: Duck confit tostado

Coastal Flair:

First Place: Echo: Surf and turf kabai

Second Place: The Market at Sea Island: Georgia shrimp salad

Healthy Choice:

First Place: Island Jerk: Curry chicken

Second Place: Bistro Eleven 88: Lightly curried chicken salad

Desserts:

First Place: Tasteful Temptations: Bananas Foster

Second Place: Jekyll Island Convention Center: Bread pudding

Tablescapes:

First Place: Harris Teeter

Second Place: Echo