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Bake. Eat. Love. Wins Rhode Island Food Fights Great Cupcake Championship 2015

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
Winner of the Great Cupcake Championship 2015, Bake. Eat. Love. with the judges. Photo by Ray McGinnis Photography.

Winner of the Great Cupcake Championship 2015, Bake. Eat. Love. with the judges. Photo by Ray McGinnis Photography.

The first Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2015, the Great Cupcake Championship, was held this past Sunday, March 15th at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket. Thirteen area bakers specializing in cupcakes competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of six culinary judges (which included this writer), along with competing for the People’s Choice. Three artistic awards, created by Ahlers Designs, were bestowed upon the winners.

According to judges, David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI, Chef Alberto Lopez of The Dorrance, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, Vanessa Volz of Sojourner House and Kristin Walcott of The Cupcakerie, first place went to Bake. Eat. Love. of Pawtucket. Judges’ second place went to new competitor, Edible Creations by Gerry of Westport, Massachusetts. The Lila Delman People’s Choice Award went to Providence’s Simply Baked. Congratulations to all the winners.

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Mike “Dink Martindale” Ritz entertainingly hosted the event.

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Julians Wins Rhode Island Food Fights Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown 2014

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
Julians Cranberry Goat Cheese ice cream

Julians Cranberry Goat Cheese ice cream

The second Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2014, the 3rd Annual Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown, was held this past Sunday, June 22nd at the Rhode Island Eye Institute in Providence. Eleven ice cream makers competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of four culinary judges (which included this writer), along with competing for the People’s Choice. Three trophies, created by Ahlers Designs, were awarded to the winners.

According to judges, Stephanie Caress of Betaspring, David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande and Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, first place went to Julians for their Cranberry Goat Cheese ice cream. Judges’ second place was a tie with both Newport Creamery and Sundaes serving Coffee Cake ice cream. People’s Choice was awarded to Frosty Freez. Congratulations to all the winners.

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Mike Ritz entertainingly hosted the event.

from left to right: host Mike Ritz, judge David Dadekian, judge Andrew Shotts, Julians Pastry Chef Jordan Iziah Veiga, judge Stephanie Caress, judge Maria Meza, host John Taraborelli

from left to right: host Mike Ritz, judge David Dadekian, judge Andrew Shotts, Julians Pastry Chef Jordan Iziah Veiga, judge Stephanie Caress, judge Maria Meza, host John Taraborelli

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Cox Local Video: Cupcake Championship Winner Crowned

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian

The first Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2014, the Great Cupcake Championship, was held March 9th at Fête in Providence. Thirteen area bakers specializing in cupcakes competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of six culinary judges, which included Eat Drink RI‘s David Dadekian, along with competing for the People’s Choice. According to judges, Dadekian, Jan Dane of Stock Culinary Goods, Shawna Lawton of Project Undercover, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Julius Searight of Food4Good and Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, first place went to The CupCAKE Contessas for their Mexican hot chocolate cupcake.

Judges’ second place went to new competitor, Patticakes of Wakefield, for their Sweet Corn cupcake. People’s Choice was awarded to Woonsocket’s Under the Olive Tree, for their Nutty Monkey cupcake. It is Under the Olive Tree’s second win in the People’s Choice category after taking it at The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown in December. Congratulations to all the winners.

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Mike Ritz entertainingly hosted the event.

Cox Presents Eat Drink RI with David Dadekian is a video series produced by Cox Sports Online to showcase the vibrant and friendly food community in the Rhode Island area. Check out coxsportsonline.com for more local programming.

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The CupCAKE Contessas Win Rhode Island Food Fights Great Cupcake Championship 2014

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
The CupCAKE Contessas, Marylee Dixon (left) and Karianne Polak (right), 1st Place Winners of RI Food Fights Great Cupcake Championship 2014

The CupCAKE Contessas, Marylee Dixon (left) and Karianne Polak (right), 1st Place Winners of RI Food Fights Great Cupcake Championship 2014

The first Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2014, the Great Cupcake Championship, was held this past Sunday, March 9th at Fête in Providence. Thirteen area bakers specializing in cupcakes competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of six culinary judges (which included this writer), along with competing for the People’s Choice. Three trophies, created by Ahlers Designs, were awarded to the winners.

According to judges, David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI, Jan Dane of Stock Culinary Goods, Shawna Lawton of Project Undercover, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Julius Searight of Food4Good and Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, first place went to The CupCAKE Contessas for their Mexican hot chocolate cupcake. Judges’ second place went to new competitor, Patticakes of Wakefield, for their Sweet Corn cupcake. People’s Choice was awarded to Woonsocket’s Under the Olive Tree, for their Nutty Monkey cupcake. It is Under the Olive Tree’s second win in the People’s Choice category after taking it at The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown in December. Congratulations to all the winners.

The CupCAKE Contessas winning entry, a Mexican Hot Chocolate cupcake

The CupCAKE Contessas winning entry, a Mexican Hot Chocolate cupcake

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Mike Ritz entertainingly hosted the event.

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