If you are a fan of seafood, this is the event for you! Lobster, scallops and shrimp were all popular features. And this year, the event was set up differently and had a much better flow. The lines didn't seem as long and it was easier to find a spot to nosh. They even had a coat check.
Chef Genevieve is always a favorite and had the most unique entry by far - the Polaco. The panko breaded and fried potato was delicious. It was a fun concept but HUGE - we definitely needed to share this one if we wanted to be able to taste everything.
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Some of my favorites were the Shrimp Salvatore - crab stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon - The Woods and Ricotta and Sausage Involtni with olives and Veal Marinara Sauce - Zack Bruell.
The winners this year were:
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First Place: Chef Marlon Mayorga of Corleone's Ristorante & Bar
Second Place: Chef Jim Bartko, Carrie Cerino's Ristorante & Party Center
Third Place: Polacos/Chef Genevieve Larson, Tree House - Avon, Ohio
As always this was a fun and delicious event benefiting one of my favorite charities.
Don't forget to mark your calendars for May 20th - Grapes and Ale is early this year. Find out more on the Facebook event page and get your tickets here.
** Disclosure: Thank you to Our Lady of the Wayside for inviting me to help promote this event. In exchange I was provided two tickets to giveaway and two for my use.
As always, the opinions expressed are my own. **