Taste of Gainesville Announces Restaurant Award Winners

The Taste of Gainesville which is held annually by the The Lake Lanier Rowing Club has announced its restaurant award winners.

The event serves as a primary fundraiser for the activities at The Lake Lanier Rowing Club and helps bring restaurants and consumers together.

ENTRÉE

1. WINNER: Grapes & Hops (Seafood Etoufee)      
   
2. Biba's Italian (Blackened Chicken Penne)
   
3. Blonde (Cheese Ravioli)

DESSERT

1. WINNER: Just Desserts Made From Scratch (Various) 
   
2. Bruster's (Chocolate Raspberry Truffle)  
   
3. Celebration Cakes & Confections (White Cake & Strawberry)

SIDE DISH

1. WINNER: Yahoola Creek Grill (Hoppin John)      
   
2. Jake's Cafeteria (Ranch Potatoes) and Tropical Breeze (Sweet Plantains) 
   
3. El Maguey (Rice)

APPETIZER

1. WINNER: Lakehouse Bar & Grille (Crab Cakes)      
   
2. Smoothie King (Carribean Way)  
   
3. Mestizo SW Grill (Chicken Tacos)

SOUP & SALAD

1. WINNER: Scott's on the Square (Clam Chowde)
2. Lanier Diner (Greek Salad)
3. Lanier Diner  (Spinach & Bacon) and Locos Deli (Pasta Salad)