Afterburn
The 16th 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival contest results
By Virginia B. Wood, Fri., Sept. 1, 2006
Our partners at the Capital Area Food Bank shared these important results based on participation at the Hot Sauce Festival. What a good day's work. Thanks!
16,992 lbs. of food collected
$4,329 donated
35,180 meals provided
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY
(* denotes previous winners)Red Sauce
First: Kim JohnsonSecond: Shawn Muncy*
Third: Steve Huskey
Honorable Mentions: Jimmy Anderson (Alvin), John Robinson, Andrew Rodenberg, Akl Batrouni, Jason Brice, Jeff Schulz, Roy Alvarado (Round Rock), Jimmy Anderson (Alvin), Marc Irving (Cedar Park), Ken Coffelt (Briarcliff), Cesar Remus, Jarrod C. Mejia (Cedar Park), Paul Petersen (Alpine), Mike Bunga, Steve McMillon, Richard Botello (Dripping Springs), Jason Stanford, Rene Moreno, Dana Richie (Cedar Park), Roy Alvarado (Round Rock), Dennise Cowart, Juana Younce, Justin Williams, ManDee Mason (DeLeon), Bryan Bunkowski, Brandon Grebe, Scott Nettles
Green Sauce
First: Mark & Margaret Harsh (Round Rock)![Margaret and Mark Harsh](/imager/b/newfeature/399548/5e16/food_feature-35948.jpeg)
Second: Gene Golembiewski*
Third: Marti Cardenas
Honorable Mentions: Marc Irving (Cedar Park), Marvin Perez, Marc Burgamy, Ned McDaniel, Evan Bozarth, Debra Jo Gilchrist, John Unger, Benita Trevino, Pamela Wells, Geoffrey Cry & Joel Smith, Kala Uprety, Marlo Cooper
Special Variety
First: Chuk HellHallSecond: Paul Petersen* (Alpine)
Third: Burt Friedman*
Honorable Mention: Amanda Martin (Oklahoma City), Krazie Kick/Live Oak Community (Martindale), Paul Murray, Jimmy Sommerfield, Sonya Miller, Kelly Robinson
Pico de Gallo
First: Valery Caselli-Dubov![Valery Caselli-Dubov](/imager/b/newfeature/399548/b5b2/food_feature-35948.jpeg)
Second: Kala Uprety
Third: Scott Willis
COMMERCIAL BOTTLERS PEOPLE'S CHOICE
(every company listed is a previous winner)Red Sauce
First: Two Hot Mamas Salsa RojaSecond: Classy Delites Aztec Salsa
Third: Texapenos Gourmet Red
Honorable Mentions: Tears of Joy 6th Street Salsa, Austin Slow Burn Salsa Con Habanero, Beanie's Home Made Salsa (Houston)
Green Sauce
First: Classy Delites Spinach AvocadoSecond: Two Hot Mamas Chile Verde
Third: Texapenos Gourmet Green
Honorable Mentions: Tears of Joy 6th Street Salsa, Austin Slow Burn Salsa Verde
Special Variety
First: Classy Delites Mango SalsaSecond: Two Hot Mamas Creamy Cilantro
Third: Texapenos Orange Flame
Honorable Mentions: Austin Slow Burn Pepper Jams, Tears of Joy Tequila Lime Hot Sauce, Two Hot Mamas Salsa Creamy Chipotle Salsa Dip, SpiceItUp! Bloody Jalapeno (Richardson), Mangogh Sizzle Sauce
Pepper Sauce
First: Tears of Joy August in AustinSecond: (tie) Texapenos Red Flame/Aztexan Habanero Supreme
Third: Winston's Hot Pepper Sauce
Honorable Mention: Big Daddy's Ass Burn Hot Sauce (Houston)
RESTAURANT CATEGORY
(* denotes previous winners)Red Sauce
First: El Caribe Mexican Restaurant*![El Caribe](/imager/b/newfeature/399548/ab29/food_feature-35948.jpeg)
Second: El Chilito
Third: El Rincon*
Honorable Mentions: Flores Mexican Restaurant, Oaxacan Tamaleo
Green Sauce
First: Cantina LaredoSecond: El Rincon Mexican Restaurant*
Third: Torchys Tacos
Honorable Mention: São Paulo's
Special Variety
Rio GrandePico de Gallo
First: El Caribe Mexican Restaurant*Second: El Caribe Mexican Restaurant*
Third: Serranos Symphony Square*
Honorable Mention: Palazio Gentlemen's Club