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The Weatherford College Foundation welcomed nearly 700 attendees to last week’s 14th annual Taste of Parker County held at Heritage Park. 

“This fun, community event continues to positively impact Weatherford College students with proceeds being contributed towards scholarships and other support for the college,” said Jaci Edwards, senior advancement specialist and Taste of Parker County organizer. “We are so grateful for all our sponsors that have helped make this event possible.”  

Event attendees had the chance to vote for their favorite eats and drinks and the results are in. Winners of this year’s Taste of Parker County are: 
 

Best Appetizer 

• 1st Place: Caitlyn’s Catering – Cheese ball spread 
• 2nd Place: Flavor on 51 – Jalapeño popper 
• 3rd Place: Antebellum Ale House – Flatbread pizza 
• Honorable Mentions: Tailgaters BBQ, Yesterday’s Sandwich Shop and Weatherford College Food Services 

 

Best Side Dish 

• 1st Place: Weatherford College Food Services – Brisket mac and cheese 
• 2nd Place: Tailgaters BBQ – Brisket mac and cheese 
• 3rd Place: Flavor on 51 - Elote 
• Honorable Mentions: For the Love of Food – LYLH, LLC, Great Harvest Weatherford, and Firefly Grilling Co. 

 

Best Entrée 

• 1st Place: Tailgaters BBQ – Brisket  
• 2nd Place: Firefly Grilling Co. – Wagyu beef taco 
• 3rd Place: Antebellum Ale House – Margherita Pizza 
• Honorable Mentions: Yesterday’s Sandwich Shop and For the Love of Food – LYLH, LLC 

 

Best Dessert 

• 1st Place: Back Home Bakery – Tres leches cake 
• 2nd Place: Nothing Bundt Cakes – Red velvet cake 
• 3rd Place: Weatherford College Food Services – Oreo bourbon bread pudding 
• Honorable Mention: Flavor on 51 

 

Best Beverage 

• 1st Place: Edgewise Eight Brewing – Sancho Mexican Lager 
• 2nd Place: Bourbon n Branch Brewing Co. – Black Pearl 
• 3rd Place: HTeaO – Sweet chai tea 
• Honorable Mentions: Beckoning Events, Major Perk Coffee, and I Do Events - Bartending & Staffing 

 

Most Unique Dish 

• 1st Place: For the Love of Food - LYLH, LLC – Tuscan spaghetti squash 
• 2nd Place: Weatherford College Food Services – Oreo bourbon bread pudding 
• 3rd Place: Flavor on 51 – Peach cobbler egg roll 
• Honorable Mentions: Firefly Grilling Co., Tailgaters BBQ, and Danibelle's Lebanese Cuisine LLC 

 

Best Healthy Choice 

• 1st Place: For the Love of Food - LYLH, LLC – Salmon cucumber bites 
• 2nd Place: Caitlyn's Catering – Fruit 
• 3rd Place: Danibelle's Lebanese Cuisine LLC – Artichoke dip 

 

Best Décor 

• 1st Place: Antebellum Ale House 
• 2nd Place: Back Home Bakery 
• 3rd Place: Grove Brewing Co., LLC 
• Honorable Mentions: For the Love of Food – LYLH, LLC and I Do Events - Bartending & Staffing 

 

Best “Mom & Pop” 

• 1st Place: Flavor on 51 
• 2nd Place: Caitlyn's Catering 
• 3rd Place: Back Home Bakery 
• Honorable Mentions: Café Yvonne by Salt Horse Culinary, Major Perk Coffee, and I Do Events - Bartending & Staffing 

 

Most Hospitable 

• 1st Place: Caitlyn’s Catering 
• 2nd Place: Edgewise Eight Brewing 
• 3rd Place: Flavor on 51 
• Honorable Mentions: Chicken Express, Ben E. Keith Beverages, and Major Perk Coffee 

 

Best Overall 

• 1st Place:  Flavor on 51 
• 2nd Place: Caitlyn’s Catering 
• 3rd Place: Back Home Bakery  

  

Judges’ Favorite Entrée 

• 1st Place: Firefly Grilling Co. – Tacos 
• 2nd Place: Flavor on 51 – Sliders 
• 3rd Place: Tailgaters BBQ – Beef tips 
   

Judges’ Favorite Dessert 

• 1st Place: Back Home Bakery – Churro muffins 
• 2nd Place: Sweet Emilia’s – Popcorn 
• 3rd Place: Yesterday’s Sandwich Shop – Cinnamon rolls 

 

Judges’ Favorite Overall 

• Flavor on 51