Big Taste 2013

Saturday, September 21 • 6-9pm

NEW Location: The Patriot Center

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters & Wausau’s finest restaurants, caterers and crafted beverage makers for an evening benefiting local kids.

Voted one of the Best Fundraisers in the 2012 City Pages’ “Best of” edition!

Sample Culinary Fare - All kinds of delicious, mouth-watering appetizers, entrées, desserts and beverages — including wine and beer.

View the Showdowns

Briq’s Banana Split Showdown - Watch as Bigs and Littles compete for the tastiest banana split!
Big Chef Showdown - Two local chefs go head-to-head creating a masterpiece dish using the unveiled “secret ingredients.”

Watch the Chef Demos - Watch and learn from the pros as they prepare various dishes right before your eyes!

Vote in the Best of Town Competition - Attendees decide who will be awarded Best Appetizer, Best Entrée, Best Crafted Beverage and much more!

Ticket Prices:

$50/person in advance. $60/person at the door

If you’re interested in participating or sponsoring Big Taste, please email BigTaste@bbbsncw.org or call 715.848.7207.

Congratulations, Big Taste 2012 Winners!

Big Chef Showdown: Chef Elizabeth Hinner, Red Eye

Winning dish description: Braised Cabbage and Kale Gratin and Pork Medallions finished with a Apple Blueberry Compote served with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash.

Best Appetizer: Pike Lake Resort

Best Soup: WISH

Best Salad: Back When Café

Best Entrée: 2510 Restaurant

Best Dessert: Lisa’s Sweet Shoppe, Bakery & Catering

Best Overall Beverage: Trig’s Cellar 70

Best Hand Crafted Beverage: Red Eye Brewing Company

Best Food Presentation: Back When Café

Best Booth Presentation: Back When Café