There was drama, entertainment and even a celebrity chef to keep the standing room only crowd happy.
Chili Cookoff Winners
Backwater’s on Sand Key held their 5th Annual Chili Cookoff on Sunday, January 31, 2010. While Bill Runyan (center in picture) won first place and Alex Zak (pictured on left), resident of Sand Key, captured second place, drama ensued in the battle for third.
There was a three way tie in the points race for third spot. The five judges’ forms were totaled for flavor points only as called for in the rules. Again, a tie! The five judges were called back and asked to taste the three chili entries tied for third. Finally a winner was chosen between the three and Bill Tannock (pictured right) took 3rd place honors.
The crowd was able to meet Johnny Ciao, a New York celebrity personal chef who has cooked for the stars from “Willie Nelson to Marlon Brando”. Johnny also gave the winner a copy of his latest cookbook. Visit Johnny’s website.
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