Taste: the Competition
Participating Addison restaurants will be cooking up special menu items to be featured at their restaurant before and after Taste Addison.
 | May 1st - 31st at various Addison Restaurants
Participating Addison restaurants will be cooking up special menu items to be featured at their restaurant before and after Taste Addison. Celebrity foodie Ted Allen will be part of the panel that will select this year's Grand Prize winner. Let your voice be heard by voting for the People's Choice. You can cast your vote for your favorite restaurant online or at the Information Booth at Taste Addison. |
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE COMPETITOR!
TASTE: THE COMPETITION VIDEO TOUR
Artists from Second Thought Theatre are touring the restaurants participating in Taste: the Competition to taste their special menu items. Their appetizing and entertaining videos will be posted mid-May. |  |
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Episode 1
Twin Peaks,
Cafe Brazil, Chamberlain's Steak & Chop House
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Episode 2
Ziziki's Taverna, Greenz, salads for z'adventurous
Cafe Costa at the Marriott Quoroum
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Episode 3
Genghis Grill,
Blue Mesa
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Episode 4
Scarlet Ibis,
Manny's Uptown,
Thai Orchid
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Episode 5
Ferrari's Italian Villa, Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill,
Sherlock's Baker St Pub and Grill
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2010 COMPETITORS AND DESCRIPTIONS
Red Chile Crusted Salmon Tacos
Pan seared fresh salmon filet with a mild chile crust, ancho mayo, jicama slaw and mango relish. Ginger rice and black beans
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French Dipped Banana Biscuits
We take our freshly made Southern Style biscuits and infuse them in a Bud Light Beer Battered French Toast style of preparation with Bananas, Creme Anglaise, Cinnamon Sugar, Raspberry Sauce, and a light dusting of powdered sugar. | | | | | 
Costa Herb & Crab Ravioli
House made Herb Pasta Ravioli stuffed with jumbo lump crab tossed in a smoked gorgonzola cream sauce & crispy pancetta with a roasted pepper & asparagus salad. | | | 
Wild Alaskan Salmon with Morel Mushrooms
and Oregon Pinot Noir | | | | | 
Sous Vide Short Rib, Smoke Jalepeno Grits and Texas Peach Barbeque Sauce
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Spiedini of Scallops & Pancetta with
Spring Pea, Pesto & Cherry Tomato Risotto
Diver scallops wrapped in pancetta, skewered, then oven roasted till golden brown. Served with English spring pea, cherry tomato and house made basil pesto risotto...delicious! |
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Mongolian Fiesta Bowl
Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Salt and Pepper, Mongo Mix, Potato, Pico de gallo, Garlic Water, Chili Garlic Sauce - All grilled to perfection!
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Holy Habanero Salad
It's a tropical fiesta in a bowl: crisp romaine topped with coconut-encrusted shrimp, sweet mango salsa, tortilla chips, and drizzled with the sweet heat of our spicy, tangy habanero-lime vinaigrette.
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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
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Carrot Roll
A grated carrot mix and spices are rolled into a flaky pastry.
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Jalapeno Chicken Melt
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Orchid's Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp, baby corn, cilantro, and special sauce wrapped in a rice roll; deep-fried then served with fresh cabbage, purple cabbage, shredded carrot, and Orchid's sweet and sour sauce.
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Twin Peak’s Homestyle Meatloaf
Homestyle meatloaf hand made and grilled. Served with fresh sauteed summer vegetables and roasted creamed corn. Topped with a roasted mushroom brown gravy.
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Sliced Leg of Lamb Ziziki's
Organic Free Range Sliced Leg of Lamb topped with sweet red onions, Eggplant Salata flavored with Truffled Salt; Served on homemade Pita Bread and finished with our famous Ziziki Sauce. |
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