Taste of Huntington Beach Chairman Dan Page announced today that the 2019 event on Sunday, April 28th exceeded all previous records for attendance and numbers of restaurants, wineries, and breweries exhibiting. An estimated 2000 people enjoyed food and drink samples from 50 restaurants, 22 wineries, and 17 breweries! The annual event, run by an all-volunteer staff, benefits the Huntington Beach Children’s Library.
2019 Taste of Huntington Beach Winners
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
In honor of Eva Kilgore
1ST PLACE: Suzanne’s Catering
2ND PLACE: Pacific Hideaway, Shorebreak Hotel
3RD PLACE: Imuraya Mochi
MOST ENTHUSIASTIC
1ST PLACE: Avila’s El Ranchito
2ND PLACE: Old World Restaurant
3RD PLACE: Cruiser’s Pizza Bar Grill
BEST DECORATED
1ST PLACE: Deli-licious
2ND PLACE: Avila’s El Ranchito
3RD PLACE: Sweet Traders
BEST WHITE WINE
1ST PLACE: King Frosch Chardonnay
2ND PLACE: Cinquain Cellars 2017 Chardonnay
3RD PLACE: Riverstar Vineyards 2016 Rose
BEST RED WINE
1ST PLACE: King Frosch, Barrel-Aged Dry Dornfelder
2ND PLACE: Robert Hall, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
3RD PLACE: Riverstar Vineyards – 2016 Affinity Red Blend
BEST BEER
1ST PLACE: Hoparazzi, La Tarte Cerise
2ND PLACE: RIIP Brewing Co., Raider Bob
3RD PLACE: Evan’s Brewing – Approachable Bastard
STEWARD’S CHOICE SPECIALTY DRINK
1ST PLACE: Surf City Still Works, Sparkling Almond Mocktail
BEST APPETIZER / SNACK:
1ST PLACE: Tanner’s (Pasea Hotel) Tuna Poke Tacos:Tuna Poke, Watermelon, Radish, Sea Beans
2ND PLACE: Pacific Hideaway (Shorebreak Hotel) Forbidden Scallops: Seared Diver Scallop, Black Rice, Chorizo Cream, Roasted Corn Relish
3RD PLACE: The Public House by Evan’s Brewing: Mini Bahn Mi Tacos: Stout at the Devil Beer-Braised Short Ribs, pickled carrots, red onion, jalapeno siracha aioli, queso fresco wrapped in flour tortillas
BEST ENTRÉE / SIDE DISH:
1ST PLACE: Market Broiler: Pan Seared Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut: Parmesan and Panko Crusted Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut on top of Baby Greens tossed in a Zesty Lemon-thyme Vinaigrette
2ND PLACE: Ritter’s Steam Kettle Cooking, Chicken & Sausage Pan Roast: Tomato cream based creole dish with Cajun trinity served with rice
3RD PLACE: Luna Grill Lemon Chicken Kabob with Mediterranean Salad
BEST DESSERT:
1ST PLACE: TeaArias Strawberry Watermelon Cake
2ND PLACE: Sweet Traders Winning Banana Cake: The winning Banana Cake featured on Food Network’s competition show filled with yummy flambe bananas, caramelized pecans in a mascarpone cream and delicious sour cream chocolate ganache
3RD PLACE: Stonefire Grill Carrot Cake: Made from scratch carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
2019 CHAIRMAN’S AWARD:
Matt Liffreing, MarketWorks
