Loaves & Fishes hosted its 30th annual Taste of the Upstate event on May 3.
Around 250 people attended the culinary event held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in downtown Greenville. Guests enjoyed 16 dishes cooked by more than two dozen chefs.
Thirteen chefs competed for six coveted awards during the event’s culinary competition. A new Traditions with a Twist Award was created for the chef who successfully added a unique twist to a traditional family recipe.
This year’s winners by category include:
- Traditions with a Twist Award: Deborah Bouts of Sun Belly Cafe
- Best Sweet Dish Award: Tania Cienfuegos Harris of Azucar Skull
- Best Savory Dish Award: Brandon Hobbs of Bon Appétit Management Co. at Furman University
- Best Tablescape Award: Deborah Bouts with Sun Belly Cafe
- People’s Choice Award: Eugena Talley of The Herbal Farmercy
- John DeJong Award for Overall Culinary Excellence: Tania Cienfuegos Harris of Azucar Skull
All proceeds from Taste of the Upstate will support Loaves & Fishes’ mission to reduce food insecurity in the local community. For more information, visit werescuefood.org.
