In existence for more than 10 years, the Taste of St. Croix is the highly touted event that originated the week of Culinary & Wine events known as the “St. Croix Food and Wine Experience.” This island-wide culinary competition and fete, is the event of the year where everyone dresses up, reconnects and celebrates St. Croix.

Taste of St. Croix  2012 Entries

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Winners

Appetizer
FIRST PLACE The Galleon Smoked Beef Tartare tossed with Crumbled Gorgonzola, Pan Fried Local Tomato, Roasted Garlic, and Herb Aioli
SECOND PLACE Pirate’s Tavern Picadillo Pork Tamale
THIRD PLACE Beach Side Café at Sandcastle on the Beach Orange Passion Fruit Poached Shrimp

Entrée
FIRST PLACE The Galleon Sweet and Spicy Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly with Housemade Kim Chi and Miso Glazed Lobster
SECOND PLACE Tavern 1844 Fried Goat Cheese Burger with Whiskey Glazed Apples, Caramelized Onions, and Truffle Honey
THIRD PLACE Carambola Golf Club Pan Seared Sea Scallop, Roasted Cauliflower, Barley Arincini, Lobster Butter & Black Truffle Salt

Soup/Stew
FIRST PLACE Palms at Pelican Cove Chilled Carrot Mango Soup with Green Tea
(TIE) SECOND PLACE Reminisce Restaurant  Lobster Bisque AND H20 at the Hibiscus Resort Pumpkin Seafood Chowder
THIRD PLACE Schooner Bay Marketplace Everyday

Dessert
FIRST PLACE Pirate’s Tavern Coconut Tamale with White Chocolate Mole and Petron XO Whipped Cream
SECOND PLACE St. Croix Central High School Culinary Arts Class Chocolate Diamond with Fresh Raspberry Mousse Filling
THIRD PLACE Starfish Patisserie Starfish Vienna Yellowcake with Mango, Guava, Passion Fruit, Lime, and Papaya Fillings

Local Fare
FIRST PLACE Ridge to Reef Farm Caledonia Stone Soup
SECOND PLACE Savant Diver Sea Scallop with Wasabi Butter Cream
THIRD PLACE Tutto Bene Man Soup

Vegetarian
FIRST PLACE St. Croix Central High School Afterschool Cooking Class - Tofu Vegetarian Stew
SECOND PLACE Rowdy Joe’s Northshore Eatery Mixed Tomato Caprese Salad in Fried Green Tomatoes
THIRD PLACE St. Croix Central High School Culinary Arts Class - Brown & Fried Rice with Grilled Tofu Kabob and Fresh Garden Salad

Beverage
FIRST PLACE John Eddie’s Lowlife Bar & Refuge Bonfire Old Fashioned
SECOND PLACE Country Snack Stand Country Stand Smoothie
THIRD PLACE VLP Enterprises - Berry Berry Cruzan Cocktail

Best Presentation Tutto Bene
Honorable Mention Schooner Bay Marketplace Catering

People’s Choice Award (TIE) Carambola Golf Club AND RumRunners

Thanks for Supporting

Taste of St. Croix 2012!

What we do…

A Taste of St. Croix Inc. 501(3)c is a federal tax exempt company whose proceeds are leveraged back into the community through the St. Croix Foundation, a nonprofit community foundation. Through this partnership, the Taste supports the Foundation’s vision and mission to build healthy communities through economic development, public safety, education, and community revitalization. The Taste also prioritizes supporting local hospitality programs on St. Croix though education, promotion, and partnership. Working with the USVI Hotel and Tourism Association, the Taste also ensures a connection and collaboration between all three of the beautiful Virgin Islands.