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.

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