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 Did
you know... Each April, St Croix restaurateurs host one of the
most unique and exciting entertainment and culinary events in all of
the Caribbean. The event, "A
Taste of St Croix",
came about as a way to showcase the diverse and wonderful eateries
of this spectacular island. For such a small place, St Croix boasts
some of the region's finest culinary talent. With over 40 chefs
competing for top honors in seven food categories, the event is a
gastronomical blast. Held on the beach at the fabulous
Divi Carina Bay Resort
and Casino
and attended by over 1,100 food and wine fans, "A Taste of St Croix "
is extremely popular with both visitors and locals. For over three
hours, attendees roam the Divi's beautiful beach and pool area
sampling as many dishes as they can handle. In addition, St Croix's
three major wine and spirit distributors provide evening long wine
tastings. The evening culminates with recognition and awards based
on the tastings and evaluations by a team of fifteen judges assigned
to the various categories. Plan on attending early as tickets sell
out in a matter of days. Proceeds benefit the
St Croix Foundation,
a non-profit organization committed to the physical, economic and
social well being of St. Croix. The 2007 "Taste of St Croix"
was held
held on Thursday, April 19, 2007 ,Taste
of St. Croix 2007 photo gallery coming soon.
TASTE WINNERS 2008
Appetizer
1st Place: Creque
Dam Farm
2nd Place: Zebo’s
3rd Place: Palms at Pelican Cove
Soups and Stews
1st Place: Palms
at Pelican Cove
2nd Place: Elizabeth’s at H20
3rd Place: Coconuts on the Beach
Entrée
1st Place: Bacchus
2nd Place: Miss Anna’s Hot Sauce
3rd Place: Duggan’s Reef
Dessert
1st Place:
Cultured Pelican
2nd Place: Sand Bar and Grill
3rd Place: DeeAnna’s Bar and Restaurant
Honorable Mention: Salud Bistro!
Beverage
1st Place: Yellow
Bird Coffee
2nd Place: Baci Duty Free
3rd Place: Twin City Coffeehouse & Gallery
Local Fare
1st Place:
Corinne’s Food Service
2nd Place: Top Class Catering
3rd Place: Napoleon’s Pizza
Vegetarian
1st Place:
Corinne’s Food Service
2nd Place: Elizabeth’s at H20
3rd Place: Annie’s Catering
Best
Presentation: Tutto Bene
People’s Choice: RumRunners
Photo's coming soon!
Taste of St Croix Winners 2007
April 19,2007
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People's Choice- Rumrunners
2. Tutto Bene/ Singh's
3. Savant |
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Best Presentation-
Tutto Bene
#2 Cultured Pelican
#3 Dashi |
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Honorable Mention:
Southgate Farms |
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Best Presentation
#1 Tutto Bene
#2 Cultured Pelican
#3 Dashi |
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Dessert
#1 Elizabeth's at the
Palms
#2 Hai Dai's
#3 Deb's Flava
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Best Local
#1 Annie's Catering/ J&W Grocery
#2 Singh's Fast Food
#3 Pier 69
Vegetarian
#1 Annie's Catering
#2 Southgate Farms
#3 Vegeria Restaurant |
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Best Soup/ Stew
#1 Dashi
#2 Coconuts on the Beach and DeeAnna's Restaurant and Bar
#3 Tropical Treats
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Best Entrée
#1 Salud
#2 Cafe Fresco
#3 Anything Goes Deli |
Best Appetizer
#1 Bacchus
#2 Dashi
#3 Savant |
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photos of
Taste Of St.
Croix 2007
Taste of St Croix Winners 2006
April 13,2006
People's Choice- Rumrunners /
Best Presentation- No Bones Cafe
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Best Presentation
#1 No Bones
#2 Cultured Pelican
#3 Dashi |
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Dessert
#1 Deb2' Flava
#2 Deb2' Flava
#3 Bacchus
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Best Local
#1 Sigh's Fast Kitchen
#2 Betty's Kitchen
#3 Singh's Fast Food |
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Best Soup/ Stew
#1 The New Maximum Strength Energy
#2 Dashi
#3 Cafe fresco
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Best Entrée
#1 Sunset grill
#2 The Mix
#3 Beachside cafe at Sandcastles |
Best Appetizer
#1 Tropical Treats
#2 Starlight restaurant at
Divi Bay Carina Resort
#3 Rum Runners |
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Taste Of St.
Croix 2006
Taste of St Croix Winners 2005
April 14,2005
People's Choice- Rumrunners /
Best Presentation- Cultured Pelican
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Best Appetizer
#1 Energy- Pina Colada Sushi
#2 Cafe Christine- Pates
#3 Coyote Cafe-Fried Oyster Tostada |
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Dessert
#1 Deb2' Flava
#2 Restaurant Bacchus
#3 Cultured Pelican
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Best Local
#1 Sunny Isle Steaks and Seafood
#2 Tropical Treats- Seafood Feast
#3 Gertrude's- Conch Fritters |
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Best Soup/ Stew
#1 Bombay Club- New England Seafood Chowder
#2 Cafe Misto-Spinach egg Drop with Chicken
#3
Tutto Bene-
Lobster Paneta Chowder
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Best Entrée
#1 Kendrick's- Trio Spiced Duck w. Whipped Yams, Port Wine
Glaze, and Candied Cabbage
#2 Sunset Grill- Oxtail and Veal Crepes w. Bolognese Sauce
#3
Fort Christian Brew Pub-
Jambalaya w. Dirty Rice |
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Taste Of St.
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