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Guests taste and judges judge at Taste of Huntington Beach

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About 2,500 people indulged in food and drinks from more than 30 establishments at the annual Taste of Huntington Beach on Sunday.

Slapfish, Traditional Twist Bakery, Gallaghers Pub and other restaurants showcased their fare for visitors to try at the event, which was held at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex.

Tickets were sold earlier for $65 to $90, with profits benefiting the children’s department of the Huntington Beach Public Library. A silent auction was also held.

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Celebrity guest judge and Food Network star Simon Majumdar named Shades Restaurant’s peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich as the Best of the Best at the Taste of Huntington Beach.

The other winners are as follows:

Appetizer Category

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1st Place — St. Marc Pub-Café for the Bacon Wrapped Dates and Watermelon Skewers

2nd Place — 2nd Floor for its Pork Belly Taco

3rd Place — Watertable Restaurant for the Burrata

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Dessert Category

1st Place — Simply Layered for its carrot cake

2nd Place — Traditional Twist Bakery for its Mexican Chocolate Spicy Brownie

3rd Place — Tea Arias for its crepe cake

Entree Category

1st Place — Market Broiler for its salmon dish

2nd Place — Huntington Terrace Senior Living for its Braised Pork Butt over Croissant Parmesan Bread Pudding

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3rd Place — Slapfish for its lobster roll

People’s Choice Award

Four Sons Brewing

Best Decorated Booth

1st Place — Chronic Jerky

2nd Place — Old World Euro Market, Bakery and Deli

Most Enthusiastic

1st Place — solita

2nd Place — Red Table

Red Wine Category

1st Place — Navarro Vineyards (2013 Pinot Noir)

2nd Place — Nielson (2013 Pinot Noir)

3rd Place — Pomar Junction (2013 Red Blend – Train Wreck)

White Wine Category

1st Place — Cholame (Chardonnay)

2nd Place — Navarro Vineyard (Gewürztraminer)

3rd Place — Pomar Junction (Grenache Blanc)

Beer Category

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1st Place — Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Luponic Distortion IPA)

2nd Place — Sierra Nevada Brew Co. (Nooner)

3rd Place — Wyder ( Raspberry Cider )

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