Foodies Vote for Their Faves at the 2022 Taste of the Town with Delmarva Eats

Dove Pointe in Salisbury was THE place to be on Thursday, May 19 for Delmarva foodies. Thirteen restaurants competed in the 13th Annual Taste of the Town with Delmarva Eats, presented by The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and Evolution Craft Brewing Company.

Open to the public, attendees enjoyed unlimited food samples, local craft brews, and a full bar.

Throughout the event, attendees cast their votes for their favorite dishes in each of three categories – Simple Tastes representing casual, light fare; Signature Tastes, representing upscale, more refined dishes; and Delectable Desserts, representing the crème de la crème of Delmarva desserts.

The Signature Tastes category winner was Mad Hatter Cafe. Executive Chef Victor Subervi and Owner Thomas Ownby served a Sweet Pea Farro Risotto, topped with pan-seared rockfish and a drizzle of blood orange gastrique. The garnish was micro wasabi & red chilli pepper threads.

Roadie Joe’s Bar and Grill owner Jeremy Norton and Chef Jason Myers took home top prize for the night in the Simple Tastes category with a White Miso Braised Short Rib, topped with a jicama slaw and watermelon infused honey, served on a mini pretzel bun.

Cakes By David took the top prize in the Delectable Desserts category. Owners David and Barbara Wharton served a mad assortment of desserts, including tiny pies, cheesecakes, assorted cookies, peanut brittle, and LOTS of cupcakes, including to-die-for Boston Cream cupcakes! Cakes By David has been family-owned and operated for 34 years.

Congratulations to all that participated and a huge shout out to Presenting Sponsor – Evolution Craft Brewing Co., and sponsors Mountaire Farms | SECU – Maryland | TRS CPA GROUP | 47ABC | Laura Hernandez, Luxury Residential & Commercial Construction, Painting & Cleaning, and Dove Pointe.

DELMARVA EATS is a Facebook group the SACC created at the onset of the pandemic in an effort to support the restaurants and hospitality industry while they were striving to operate within the COVID-19 restrictions. The group provided an opportunity for local restaurants and hospitality services to inform customers on how to access their business in the ever-changing regulations imposed throughout the pandemic.

The SACC continues to promote businesses on DELMARVA EATS and encourages you to JOIN the group, POST, and SHARE photos and information about your favorite local restaurants and hospitality businesses!

: Roadie Joe’s Bar and Grill serves up some good eats in the Simple Tastes category. Owner Jeremy Norton and chef Jason Myers took home top prize for the night.

: Roadie Joe’s Bar and Grill took home the best in the Simple Tastes category. Congratulations to owner Jeremy Norton and chef Jason Myers on an outstanding job!

: Signature Tastes winner Mad Hatter Cafe / The Looking Glass Owner Thomas Ownby and Executive Chef Victor Subervi

: Signature Tastes Winner Mad Hatter Cafe / The Looking Glass Executive Chef Victor Subervi and Owner Thomas Ownby served a Sweet Pea Farro Risotto, topped with Pan Seared Rockfish and a drizzle of Blood Orange Gastrique. The Garnish was Micro Wasabi & Red Chilli Pepper Threads.

: Cakes By David took top prize in the Delectable Desserts category. Owners David and Barbara Wharton served a mad assortment of desserts, including tiny pies, cheesecakes, assorted cookies, peanut brittle, and LOTS of cupcakes, including to-die-for Boston Cream cupcakes! Cakes By David is family-owned and operated for 34 years.

: Cakes By David served up a huge selection of scrumptious sweets!

: The 2022 Taste of the Town with Delmarva Eats winners: Roadie Joe’s Bar and Grill, Cakes By David, and Mad Hatter Cafe / The Looking Glass

: Marshall and Melissa Geeslin

: Melissa Kelly, John Knorr, and Bill Chambers

: It was true competition for the top spot in the Signature Tastes category, with Mogan’s Oyster House finishing a close second. Attendees were treated to a mouthwatering Double Crunch Wedge Salad with Chilled King Crab. DELISH!