Restaurant Competition
Six awards are given out to participating restaurants each year at the Toast. These awards recognize outstanding dishes, presentations, and displays provided by some of the areas top dining establishments.
All participants are eligible for the People's Choice Award, in which guests vote for their favorite restaurant. The remaining awards are voted on by local judges with professions ranging from chefs to food critics to culinary instructors. All participant booths will be judged for Best Visual Theme. Restaurants may also enter one or several items into the following competitions: Best First Course, Best Entree, and Best Dessert. All food entries are judged for Best Presentation.
2009 COMPETITION WINNERS
People's Choice Award - An
Best Visual Theme - An
Best First Course - An
Best Entree - Bentley's at Crossroads
Best Dessert - Second Empire
Best Presentation - Bentley's at Crossroads
2008 COMPETITION WINNERS
People's Choice Award - An
Best Visual Theme - An
Best First Course - Cafe Parizade
Best Entree - Cattails
Best Dessert - La Farm Bakery
Best Presentation - Catering Works
2007 COMPETITION WINNERS
People's Choice Award - Yancy's!
Best Visual Theme - An
Best First Course - The Weathervane
Best Entree - An
Best Dessert - The Angus Barn
Best Presentation - An