Our 2012 distinguished judges panel participated in a blind sampling and awarded soups on a variety of criteria including presentation, aroma, flavor and texture.

Thank you to our 2012 Distinguished Judges Panel:
Devon Chestnut, Cox Communications
Scott Costello, HOME Living in the Heart of Florida Magazine
Shelley Meyer
Senator Steve Oelrich
Storm Roberts, 98.5 WKTK
Big Stew, 103.7 The Gator
Hall of Fame Chef Briton Dumas, Embers Wood Grill


2012 Judges Awards
Our judges panel evaluates the soups on hand for the following awards:

  • Judges 1st - O!O! Tapas and Tinis, Chef Ryan Long with Lobster & Corn Chowder
  • Judges 2nd - Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, Chef Jon Goldstein with Russian Cabbage
  • Judges 3rd - The Swamp Restaurant, Chef Nicholas Smith with Down by the Bayou Gumbo

2012 Community Awards
All attendees evaluate the soups on hand for the following awards:

  • Best Decorative Table -Texas Roadhouse
  • People's Choice - Napolatano's, Chef Jacob Riesch with Creamy Cedar Key Clam Chowder