The local culinary competition scene has seen significant changes over the years as organizers embrace new approaches and strive to increase inclusivity.

The local culinary competition scene has seen significant changes over the years as organizers embrace new approaches and strive to increase inclusivity.
Sand Hill Kitchen nabbed its first grand prize from the panel of judges, while the Rankin Vault regained people’s choice honors after losing the crown in 2017.
This year’s offerings from the 11 competing kitchens ran the gamut from classic Buffalo wings to puréed fruit-topped concoctions.
This year’s Asheville burger competition saw the Salvage Station take home top honors among the judges’ picks, while a three-time champion was unseated for the people’s choice title.