Boston Seafood Defends Chowder Cook-off Title
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Hundreds of hungry WinterFest fans swarmed downtown to try samples of the nine fierce competitors at this year's annual Chowder Cook-off on Saturday, Feb. 18.
More than 4,000 samples were served from noon to 2 p.m., resulting in 456 ballots cast for "People's Choice" favorites and write-ins for the "Only in North Adams" most unique chowder award. Voters were asked to rank their top three favorite, though many just picked one. Competitors were awarded three points for every first place mark, two points for each second place mark and one point for every third place mark.
Coming in first place with 464 points was Boston Seafood Restaurant, defending their title. Bounti Fare snapped up second Place with 403 points, and The Hub came in third place with 346 total points.
Judges Choice winners were announced at the conclusion of the event, with Gramercy Bistro winning first place honors with a unique curry chowder that also handily won the "Only in North Adams" people's choice award. Grazie and The Hub tied for second place, and third place honors go to Bounti Fare.
The 2017 competitors were Boston Sea Foods, Bounti Fare, Gramercy Bistro, Grazie, The Hub, Mingos, MCLA Dining Services, North Adams Commons and Williamstown Commons. Individual scores are available upon request.
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