And the winners are …
Here are the food category champions from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday night in Downtown Galesburg.
Best Drink
- Orange Cream Monster – Orange Cup Java Station
Best Appetizer
- Pork Nachos – Iron Spike Brewing Company
Best Pork Dish
- Pulled Pork Sandwich topped with coleslaw – Smokin’ Willies BBQ
Best Brisket
- Brisket Sliders – Henn House BBQ Catering and Food Truck
Best Chicken Dish
- Chicken Wings – Iron Spike Brewing Company
Best Seafood Dish
- Baja Crispy Shrimp Tacos – Iron Spike Brewing Company (Won last year, too)
Best Beef Dish (Category 1)
- Blackened Prime Rib Slider – Motzee’s Cardinal Inn
Best Beef Dish (Category 2)
- T-Lee Heat Slider – Double Play
Best Mac and Cheese
- Jalapeño Mac and Cheese – Black Market Bagels
Best Misc/Other Dish
- Calabacitas Taco – LaCantanita
Best Side Dish
- Street Corn – Jalisco Galesburg – Hacienda Jalisco
Best Pizza
- The Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza – Jimmy’s Pizza
Best Hot Dog
- The SHAWcago Dog – Shawdaddy’s
Best Dessert (Ice Cream)
- Dessert Crepe – Landmark Cafe & Creperie (Won last year, too)
Best Dessert (Other)
- Toya’s Cobbler Delight – Next To The Salt Catering & Co.
PHOTOS: Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023 on Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Galesburg. (STEVE DAVIS/SeedCo Media)
PHOTOS: Seen on scene from Taste of Galesburg 2023