Sweet & Savory scored big at Taste of Arcadia Sept. 24, winning the Best in Show award and landing an agreement with Gold Sponsor Westfield Santa Anita during the evening to open a shop at the mall.
Jyl Everman
The San Marino-based Sweet & Savory was chosen Best in Show by four judges, including Food Network celebrity chef stars Jyll Everman and Penny Davidi. Also judging were Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem Mickey Segal and his wife, Lee Segal, a nutritionist and gourmet cook. Chef David Flood of Flooded with Flavor Catering Company and Nordstrom Café was responsible for organizing the contest and recruiting the Food Nework celebrities.
Penny Davidi
There were four other winners of culinary contest awards from the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce at L.A. County Arboretum.
Mayor Pro-Tem Mickey Segal and Lee Segal
Ironically, the award for Most Savory didn’t go to Sweet & Savory, but Nikki C’s.
The complete list of winners:
- Best of Show — Sweet & Savory
- Most Innovative Dish – The Gables of Monrovia
- Best Savory Item – Nikki C’s
- Best Dessert Item – The Derby
- Best Presentation – Cabrera’s Restaurant
