The “Best Of” Taste of Maplewood Food and Drink Contest was introduced to the event in 2013. Each year, a panel of local celebrities are selected to sample the offerings at the event and identify winners in three categories: Best Sweet Tooth, Best Savory, Best Cocktail, and the ultimate winner, Overall Best Of Taste of Maplewood.
Our celebrity panel of judges have included Catherine Neville, Feast Magazine, George Mahe, St. Louis Magazine, Lern, KSHE 95, Allyson Mace, Sauce Magazine, John Carney, KTRS, Charlie Brennan, KMOX & KETC, Pat McGonigle, News Anchor KSDK, Mike Arnold, Gus Gus the Fun Bus, Molly Rose, Fox 2 News, Matt Sorrell, Sauce Magazine, Jean Carnahan, GoodFoodSTL.com, and more!
The 2019 celebrity food judges will include George Mahe, St. Louis Magazine and Matt Sorrell, Sauce Magazine. Check back soon for a complete celebrity food just list and ballot!
Interested in other Chamber Awards given annually? Click the button to the right for more award recipients.
2013- PRESENT
“BEST OF” TASTE OF MAPLEWOOD WINNERS
BEST SWEET TOOTH
2018|Larder & Cupboard, Whiskey Cocoa Nib Fudge Brownie
2017|Maya Cafe, Fried Plantain Dessert
2016|Great Harvest, Aztec Chocolate Bread
2015|Maya Cafe, Spicy Apple Empanada
2014|Pie Oh My, Lemon Curd & Blueberry Pie
2013|Kakao, Marshmellow Pie
BEST SAVORY
2018 |Maya Cafe, Veggie Empanada
2017 | The Muddled Pig, Korean Pork Fried Rice
2016 | Maya Cafe, Plantain & Chorizo Empanada
2015 | The Wood in Maplewood, Stuffed Zephyer Slider
2014 | Kakao , Roasted Banana & Black Sesame Candy Bar
2013 | Pie Oh My, Carmel Apple Green Chili Pie
BEST COCKTAIL
2018 | Reeds American Table, Lazy Rooster
2017 | Boogaloo, Mojito
2016 | Bolyard’s, Sutton’s Gone A’rye
2015 | Las Palmas, Ginger Palomita
2014 | Maya Cafe, Sangarita
2013 |Tiffany’s Original Diner, RumChada Shake
BEST OVERALL
2018 | Maya Cafe, Veggie Empanada
2017 | Maya Cafe, Fried Plantain Empanada
2016 | Maya Cafe, Plantain & Chorizo Empanada
2015 | Maya Cafe, Spicy Apple Empanada
2014 | Las Palmas, Ceviche
2013 | Las Palmas, Fish Taco
2018 Ballot of Best Of Contenders
2018 “Best Sweet Tooth” Entries
Boardwalk Waffles, Belgium Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich
Kakao, Spicy Cashew Bonbons
Larder & Cupboard, Whiskey Cocoa Nib Fudge Brownie **WINNER**
Mauhaus Cat Café and Lounge, Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
Maya Cafe, Dessert Taco
Prioritized Pasteries, Sprinkle Bars
The Benevolent King, Milk Custard
The Blue Duck, Gooey Butter Cookie Cake
The Post Sports Bar & Grill, Funnel Cake Fry
2018 “Best Savory” Entries
Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions, Surf & Turf
Boogaloo, Jambalaya
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken , Famous Spicy Fried Chicken
Kakao, Walking Mole Taco
Maya Cafe, Veggie Empanada**WINNER**
Reeds American Table, Thai Beef Skewers with Slaw
Tapped, Brussel Sprout and Coppa Pizza
The Benevolent King, Falafel
The Blue Duck, Tamale
The Crow’s Nest, Pulled Pork Taco
The Muddled Pig Gastropub, Kahlua Pork Nacho
The Post Sports Bar & Grill, Loaded Tot
2018 “Best Cocktail” Entries
Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions, Sazerac?
Boogaloo, Mojito
Larder & Cupboard, Signature Slushie
Maya Cafe, Margarita Especial
Reed’s American Table, Lazy Rooster**WINNER**
Tapped, Sangria Rose with Cucumbers and Strawberries
The Benevolent King, Mauresque
The Blue Duck, Ginger Hibiscus Margarita
The Muddled Pig Gastropub, Grapefruit Gin Sour
The Post Sports Bar & Grill, Pineapple Island
Vom Fass, Signature Sno Cone
