RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM
Erwin Saguibo sliced steak in the Top of Waikiki tent at Taste of Honolulu at Honolulu Hale Sunday. The dish was voted best in beef.
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Tasty winners earn people's picks
Last weekend's Taste of Honolulu drew thousands of hungry people to the city's civic center for 2 1/2 days of dedicated eating. The annual event raised funds for Easter Seals of Hawaii.
The eaters chose the best dishes of the event:
Best dessert: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Dome of Caramel Mousse with Banana on Feuillantine Cookie with Vanilla Sauce
Best salad: Ciao Mein, Jasmine Tea Smoked Shrimp Salad
Best vegetarian: Down to Earth, Italian Stuffed Shells and Creamy Sicilian dip with Veggies
Best beef: Top of Waikiki, Grilled Roast Garlic Rib Eye Steak with Hamakua Mushrooms, Soy Ginger Balsamic Glaze and Sake Sorbet
Best pork: Canoes at the Renaissance Ilikai, Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Guava Soy Butter Sauce
Best pasta: Dave & Busters, Blackened Chicken Pasta
Best poultry: Tudo de Bom, Brazilian Chicken Plate
Best seafood: Top of Waikiki, Fish Tacos -- Crispy Southern Fried Catfish with Peachy Tomato Salsa, Roasted Sweet Pepper Sour Cream, Smoked Bacon and Tamarind-Lime Slaw
Most spirited staff: Top of Waikiki
Best decorated booth: Top of Waikiki