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, Matt Sorrell, Sauce Magazine and Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, District 5- St. Louis County. Check back soon for the complete 2019 ballot!
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2019 Ballot of Best Of Contenders
2019 “Best Sweet Tooth” Entries
Boardwalk Waffles | Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich
The Post | Funnel Cake Fries
The Blue Duck | Walnut Chocolate Whiskey Macaron
Kakao Chocolate | S’more Cookie
Larder & Cupboard | Candied Ginger Orange Peel Candies
Strange Donuts | Gooey Butter Donut
Prioritized Pastries | Signature Hummingbird Cake
Maya Cafe | Fried Banana Taco
2019 “Best Savory” Entries
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken| Famous Spicy Fried Chicken
Thai Table | Thai Style BBQ Chicken Satay
Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions | Chicken Wings with House Fermented Hot Sauce
The Dubliner | House Crafted Jalapeno & Cheddar Sausage
The Post Sports Bar & Grill | Cheesesteak
The Blue Duck | Duck Fried Rice
Kakao Chocolate | Thai Red Chile Summer Roll
Las Palmas | Flautas
FIYA Blazin’ BBQ Co. | Ribs
Tapped | Brussels Sprout Pizza
Boogaloo | Jambalaya
Maya Cafe | Shrimp Chili Relleno
2019 “Best Cocktail” Entries
The Post Sports Bar & Grill | Pineapple Island
The Blue Duck | Toasty Cheeks
Las Palmas | Mezcalrita
Tapped | Gin & Tonic
Vom Fass | Boozy Sno Cone
Boogaloo | Famous Mojito
Maya Cafe | Ginger Berry Smash
2013- PRESENT
“BEST OF” TASTE OF MAPLEWOOD WINNERS
BEST SWEET TOOTH
2019|Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream, Waffle & Ice Cream Sandwich
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
2019|Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions, Tallow Fried Chicken Wings with Sweet and Spicy Chili Glaze
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
2019|Maya Cafe, Ginger Berry Smash
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
2019|La Palmas, Taquito
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
