Congratulations to our winners who participated in the “The Best of Taste of Maplewood” contests. Our celebrity judges included Allyson Mace, Editor of Sauce Magazine, John Carney, Host of 550 KTRS Evening Show, and James White, Mayor of Maplewood.
Here is the list of entries that the vendors submitted to the judges for the categories: Best of Taste of Maplewood, Best Cocktail, Best Unexpected Flavor, and Best Sweet Tooth.
Acero: Meatballs
Boogaloo: Jambalaya
Kakao Chocolate: Dark Chocolate
Las Palmas: Fish Tacos
Maya Cafe: Brisket Torte
Pie Oh My: Maple Leaf Jane Pie
The Crow’s Nest: Chicken Tacos
The Post Sports Bar & Grill: Cheese Steak
Water Street: Beer Brisket Sandwich
Tiffany’s Diner won the best cocktail award for their RumChada Shakes.
Boogaloo: Mojito
Las Palmas: Rose Angel Margarita
Maya Cafe: Margarita
The Post Sports Bar & Grill: Post Punch
Tiffany’s Diner: RumChada Shakes
Vom Fass: Caipirinha Cordial
Water Street: Watermelon Daiquiri
Pie Oh My won the Best Unexpected Flavor Award for their Caramel Apple Green Chili Pie
Boogaloo: Jambalaya
Kakao Chocolate: Toasted Rosemary Truffle
Las Palmas: Fish Tacos
Pie Oh My: Caramel Apple Green Chili Pie
Strange Donuts: Maple Bacon Donut
The Crow’s Nest: Chicken Tacos
The Post Sports Bar & Grill: Cheese Steak
The Wood: Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog
Tiffany’s Diner: Ice Cream Milk Shake
Vom Fass: Blueberry Vodka Bomb
Kakao Chocolate won the Best Sweet Tooth Award for their Marshmallow Pie.
Kakao Chocolate: Marshmallow Pie
Maya Cafe: Chocolate Cheesecake Empanada
Strange Donuts: Chocolate Peanut Butter Donut
Tickets are now on sale for the Ryan Hummert Maplewood Night at the Ballpark scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on Friday, May 17th-Cardinals Vs. Brewers. It is also adult cap night!
Tickets are $24.00 with a portion of the ticket proceeds benefiting the Ryan Hummert Memorial Fund. You can purchase tickets by contacting Karen Scheidt 314-646-3604 or k-scheidt@cityofmaplewood.com. Tickets can be ordered online by going to www.cityofmaplewood.com and clicking on “Fun For A Cause- Save The Date” and choosing the order online option.
The Salvation Army is hosting a Trivia Night on April 20, 2013 at 6:00pm. Teams of eight can register for a $100.00 donation. This is an alcohol free event. Free popcorn and soda will be provided. Prizes will be given for first place and best decorated table. For more information contact The Salvation Army 314-781-5434.
Maplewood Public Library: The Maplewood Library always has educational opportunities. This month they will be featuring a class taught by the a master gardener from the Botanical Gardens on Orchids and also a crafting class. Click here to see the March schedule.
Maplewood Public Library: The library features SSM St. Mary’s Health Center on the 11th,”Chocolate-Chocolate” a chocolate tasting presented by Brian Pelletier of Kakao Chocolate on Feb. 21st and “Black Aviators in History” on February 28th. Click here to see the February schedule.
Cheryl’s Herbs: Cheryl will be teaching a class for those recovering from cancer and wishing to prevent disease by using natural remedies. The class is on February 227th, from 7-9 p.m., $15 fee.