SHE-CRAB EAST COAST CLASSIC: CULINARY SHOWDOWN WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN VIRGINIA BEACH

TOP CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS SHINE IN A TANTALIZING BATTLE

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BY MELANIE KIM

The highly anticipated She-Crab East Coast Classic festival in Virginia Beach concluded with a culinary showdown, as top local chefs and restaurants competed for the coveted Critics’ Choice Award and Sean Brickell Peoples’ Choice Award. Set against the picturesque oceanfront backdrop, the festival celebrated the rich heritage of the Atlantic coastline’s favorite soup: She-Crab soup.

A panel of esteemed culinary experts judged the participating chefs and restaurants based on their innovative recipes, incorporating unique approaches to traditional ingredients and various cooking techniques to create modern spins on the classic dish. Notably inventive was Entre Nous’ sherry vinegar “caviar” that topped their sample cups of soup, a departure from the traditional splash of vinegar for a touch of acid tang. The contest winners for the Critics’ Choice Award were as follows:

1st Place: CP Shuckers Oceanfront

2nd Place: Rockafeller’s Restaurant

3rd Place: Beachhouse 757

In addition, the Sean Brickell Peoples’ Choice Award winners were determined by festival attendees, who voted for their favorite She-Crab soups:

1st Place: Entre Nous Virginia Beach

2nd Place: Rockafeller’s Restaurant

3rd Place: Blue Pete’s Restaurant

The She-Crab East Coast Classic served as a platform for local businesses to boost tourism and the economy, featuring live music, local breweries, and local radio station promoters.

With the winners now announced, the She-Crab East Coast Classic has once again showcased the best of coastal flavors and culinary talents, solidifying its status as a must-attend event for food enthusiasts.