Event Information
Thursday, September 12, 2024
6-8 p.m.
Theater in the Park, 325 S. Court St., (next to Blount County Courthouse) in Maryville
Ticket holders can try savory favorites from local restaurants, caterers and gourmet grocers in addition to voting for their favorite appetizer, main course, sandwich, dessert, beverage, presentation and overall winner.
Culinary judges will present the “Culinary Excellence Awards” based on one item from each Taste of Blount vendor.
2023 Taste of Blount Culinary Excellence Award Winner
Best Appetizer: Pellissippi State Culinary Institute
Best Sandwich: Waterfront Bar & Grill
Best Beverage: Sugar Mama’s Cotton Candy & Single Barrel Events
Best Main Course: The Abbey
Best Dessert: Ham ‘N Goody’s
2023 Taste of Blount People’s Choice Winners
Best Appetizer: The Italian Apron
Best Sandwich: REO Cheesewagon
Best Beverage: Sugar Mama’s Cotton Candy & Single Barrel Events
Best Main Course: The Italian Apron
Best Dessert: Between the Slices
Best Presentation: Pellissippi State Culinary Institute
Best Overall: Pellissippi State Culinary Institute
2022 Taste of Blount Culinary Excellence Award Winners
Best Appetizer: Pellissippi State
Best Sandwich: REO Cheesewagon
Best Beverage: Southern Grace Coffee Co.
Best Main Course: A&R Texas BBQ
Best Dessert: Between the Slices
2022 Taste of Blount People’s Choice Winners
Best Appetizer: Pellissippi State
Best Sandwich: REO Cheesewagon
Best Beverage: Olmsted Beverage Co.
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Ham N Goody’s
Best Presentation: Pellissippi State
Best Overall: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
2021 Taste of Blount Culinary Excellence Award Winners
Best Appetizer: RT Lodge
Best Sandwich: REO Cheesewagon
Best Beverage: The Colonel’s Coffee Co.
Best Main Course: Pistol Creek Eats
Best Dessert: Between the Slices
2021 Taste of Blount People’s Choice Winners
Best Appetizer: REO Cheesewagon
Best Sandwich: REO Cheesewagon
Best Beverage: Crafted Jolt
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Blount County Bakery
Best Presentation: REO Cheesewagon
Best Overall: Pistol Creek Eats
2019 Taste of Blount Culinary Excellence Award Winners
Best Appetizer: REO Cheesewagon
Best Sandwich: Sullivan’s
Best Beverage: Mattie Moox the Coffee Camper
Best Main Course: Daddy O&rs
Best Dessert: Snoring Bear Diner Hayden’s Sweet Shop
2019 Taste of Blount People’s Choice Winners
Best Appetizer: REO Cheesewagon
Best Sandwich: REO Cheesewagon
Best Beverage: McAlister’s Deli
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Lambert’s Southern Pies and Bake Shop
Best Presentation: Lambert’s Southern Pies and Bake Shop
Best Overall: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
2018 Taste of Blount Culinary Excellence Award Winners
Best Appetizer: 1. The Walnut Kitchen, 2. Metz Catering, 3. The Soup Kitchen
Best Sandwich: 1. Small Town BBQ, 2. REO Cheesewagon, 3. Roland’s Bistro
Best Beverage: 1. Mattie Moox the Coffee Camper, 2. Quick Fix Coffee, 3. The Artistic Bean
Best Main Course: 1. Daddy O’s, 2. Aubrey’s, 3. Rocky’s Jamaica Sunrise
Best Dessert: 1. Lambert’s Southern Pies and Bake Shop, 2. Sullivan’s, 3. Bruster’s
Best Overall: The Walnut Kitchen
2018 Taste of Blount People’s Choice Winners
Best Appetizer: Metz Catering
Best Sandwich: REO Cheesewagon
Best Beverage: McAlister’s Deli
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Lambert’s Southern Pies and Bake Shop
Best Presentation: Metz Catering
Best Overall: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
2017 Taste of Blount Winners
Best Appetizer: Maryville Corner Market
Best Sandwich: Full Service BBQ
Best Beverage: McAlister’s Deli
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Lambert’s Southern Pies and Bake Shop
Best Presentation: Metz Catering
Best Overall: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
2016 Taste of Blount Winners
Best Appetizer: Lemon Grass of Maryville
Best Sandwich: Full Service BBQ
Best Beverage: McAlister’s Deli
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Lambert’s Southern Pies and Bake Shop
Best Presentation: Metz Catering
Best Overall: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
2015 Taste of Blount Winners
Best Appetizer: Lemon Grass of Maryville
Best Sandwich: Full Service BBQ
Best Beverage: McAlister’s Deli
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Chadwick’s Churn
Best Presentation: Miss Lily’s Cafe
Best Overall: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
2014 Taste of Blount Winners
Best Overall and Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Appetizer: Lemon Grass Maryville
Best Sandwich: Full Service BBQ
Best Beverage: Vienna Coffee Company
Best Dessert: Chadwick’s Churn
Best Presentation: Campfire Grill
2013 Taste of Blount Winners
Best Appetizer: Flaherty’s Irish Pub
Best Beverage: Vienna Coffee House
Best Sandwich: Full Service BBQ
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Chadwick’s Churn
Best Presentation: Vienna Coffee House
Best Overall: Rocky’s Jamaica Sunrise
2012 Taste of Blount Winners
Best Appetizer: Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar
Best Beverage: Vienna Coffee House
Best Sandwich: Full Service BBQ
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Chadwick’s Churn
Best Presentation: Vintage Garden Tea Room
Best Overall: Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar
2011 Taste of Blount Winners
Best Appetizer: Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar
Best Beverage: Vienna Coffee House
Best Sandwich: Smoky Mountain Brewery
Best Main Course: Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise
Best Dessert: Sister Heart Sweets
Best Presentation: Food City Maryville
Best Overall: Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar