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Taste of Parker County broke records last week with more than 700 attendees and the most vendors ever in the 12-year history of the Weatherford College Foundation event. 

“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: Aaron's Catering – Beef tenderloin crostini 
• 2nd Place: T&D Barbecue – Jalapeño jack sausage 
• 3rd Place: Texas Beef Company – Beef quesadilla 
• Honorable Mentions: Amy’s Original Hot Sauce, Caitlyn’s Catering and Flavor on 51 

Best Side Dish 

• 1st Place: Tailgaters BBQ – Mac and cheese with brisket 
• 2nd Place: T&D Barbecue – Pepper jack mac and cheese 
• 3rd Place: Flavor on 51 - Elotes with pork 
• Honorable Mentions: Chicken Express and The Grove at Northside Remedy 

 Best Entrée 

• 1st Place: T&D Barbecue – Brisket burger 
• 2nd Place: Firefly Grilling Co. – Carnita street tacos 
• 3rd Place: Shep’s Place – Cowboy burger 
• Honorable Mentions: Texas Beef Company and Downtown Cantina  

Best Dessert 

• 1st Place: Back Home Bakery – Granny’s pound cake 
• 2nd Place: Aaron’s Catering – Sopapilla cheesecake 
• 3rd Place: Nothing Bundt Cakes – Red velvet cake 
• Honorable Mentions: Cooksey’s Cupcakes and Confections, Sweet Emilia’s and Yesterdays Sandwich Shop 

Best Beverage 

• 1st Place: HTeaO – Peach tea 
• 2nd Place: Major Perk – Spiked peach tea 
• 3rd Place: FINS Patio Bar & Grill - Fishbowl 
• Honorable Mentions: Edgewise Eight Brewing Company, Chicken Express and Toddi Vodka  

 Most Unique Dish 

• 1st Place: T&D Barbecue – Pulled pork taco 
• 2nd Place: Flavor on 51 - Smoked pork eggrolls 
• 3rd Place: Aaron's Catering – Sopapilla cheesecake 
• Honorable Mention: The Grove at Northside Remedy 

Best Décor 

• 1st Place: Aaron’s Catering 
• 2nd Place: Tie between Back Home Bakery and Texas Beef Company 
• Honorable Mentions: Ironworks Coffee, FINS Patio Bar & Grill and Major Perk 

 Best “Mom & Pop” 

• 1st Place: Back Home Bakery 
• 2nd Place: Texas Beef Company 
• 3rd Place: Shep’s 
• Honorable Mention: Firefly Grilling Co 

 Most Hospitable 

• 1st Place: Flavor on 51 
• 2nd Place: HTeaO 
• 3rd Place: T&D Barbecue 
• Honorable Mentions: Back Home Bakery and Ben E Keith Beverages 

 Best Overall 

• 1st Place: Aaron’s Catering 
• 2nd Place: Back Home Bakery 
• 3rd Place: T&D Barbecue 
• Honorable Mention: Firefly Grilling Co and Shep’s 

 

 *Judges’ Favorites*  

Favorite Entrée 

• 1st Place: Shep’s – Cowboy burger 
• 2nd Place: Antebellum Ale House – Margarita flatbread 
• 3rd Place: Texas Beef Company – Beef quesadilla 

 Favorite Overall Item:  

• 1st Place: FINS Patio Bar & Grill - Fishbowl 
• 2nd Place: The Grove at Northside Remedy - Salmon cucumber bites 
• 3rd Place: Firefly Grilling Co. - Carnita street tacos 

 Judge’s Favorite Dessert:  

• 1st Place: Nothing Bundt Cakes - Red velvet cake 
• 2nd Place: Aaron’s Catering - Sopapilla cheesecake 
• 3rd Place: Back Home Bakery - Granny’s pound cake