The weather was mild and sunny, the food was flavorful, and the crowd was eager at the 2014 Taste of UA, held Aug. 7 at Northam Park by the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce.
This year’s first-place dessert winner, Caffé DaVinci, received unanimous perfect scores from the judges – an unusual feat.
Appetizers
First place: Mojo TaGo, carnitas pork mojodilla
Second place: Wine Bistro, braised veal meatball
Third place: Rusty Bucket, Bucket Bites
Entrée
First place: Matt the Miller’s Tavern, shrimp and grits
Second place (tie): Yabo’s Tacos, slow-roasted pork tacos with chipotle BBQ sauce; City Barbeque, brisket with provolone, peppers and onions
Third place: Figlio, pear and brie pizza
Dessert
First place: Caffé DaVinci, limoncello/lemon cookie gelato pie
Second place: Graeter’s, dark chocolate mint mousse sundae
Third place (tie): Giant Eagle, Three Bites of Kingsdale; La Chatelaine, chocolate brownie
