LOOK: First 'Food Fest' Fills Streets, Bellies in Chester

It was a throw down of epic food proportions in Chester Borough Saturday, as chefs from the area competed for crowns in three “Best Of” categories at the Historic Chester Business Association’s first-ever Food Fest.

A total of eight chefs created 15 dishes to the delight of hundreds of eaters. The crowd grew so rapidly that ticket sales were stopped at 2 p.m. despite an afternoon-long event.

But who were the winners?

• Best Appetizer went to Redwoods, with Black Horse Tavern as runner-up.
• Best Entrée went to Fresco Mexican, with Redwoods as runner-up.
• Best Dessert went to J. Emanuel Chocolatier with Black Horse Tavern as runner-up.

The next Food Fest event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, with crowns sought in soups and chili categories.

Check out more at the Historic Chester Business Association’s website.

Photos Courtesy Historic Chester Business Association.