\u201cGollai Appan Katnen\u201d (Vegetable Beef Stew), the entry of Mariana Resort\u2019s executive chef William Retardo, garnered the judges\u2019 nod to win first place in the May 26, 2012, Certified Angus Beef Chefs\u2019 Competition at the 14th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival & Beer Garden.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme was Marianas Beef Stew. Retardo and his culinary team bested entries from four other hotels to walk off with $500 cash from the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands, other prizes, and bragging rights for the next year. Entries from Hyatt Regency Saipan and Pacific Islands Club Saipan rounded out 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.<\/p>\n
Retardo\u2019s winning entry was proudly served to patrons at Mariana Resort & Spa 12th Night restaurant later that weekend.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, top honors for the Booth Decorating Competition went to Coral Ocean Point Resort this year, followed by Tropical Chill, Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery, and Fiesta Resort & Spa. COP scored highest overall on a list of criteria including overall look of island theme presentation, creativity, originality, use of local and indigenous material, and use of recyclable material.<\/p>\n
The Chefs\u2019 Competition was also sponsored by Triple J Five Star Wholesale Foods and Certified Angus Beef.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, we are extremely satisfied with this year\u2019s Taste of the Marianas celebration and our turnout,\u201d said Marianas Visitors Authority Community Projects manager Martin Duenas. \u201c\u2019Taste\u2019 is like a good recipe; every time we put it on we keep the basic ingredients, but look for new spices or twists to enhance the flavor. We\u2019re very grateful to our sponsors, our vendors, and the community for making this year\u2019s event a winner.\u201d[I] (MVA)[\/I]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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