Historic Triangle Restaurants Compete in Hot Tomato Summer Contest

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Three local restaurants in Williamsburg are gearing up to participate in Duke’s Mayonnaise Hot Tomato Summer contest, running from July 17 to 27. This event, celebrating tomato season, invites eateries to craft unique dishes featuring mayonnaise and tomatoes. Amber Ox, Cook’s Burger Bar, and Dominion Dogs are showcasing their creativity with limited-time menu items. Fans can vote for their favorite dishes, with the winning restaurant receiving a Golden Tomato trophy. This contest not only highlights local cuisine but also fosters community interaction among diners and restaurants.

Williamsburg, VA – Three restaurants from the Historic Triangle are competing in Duke’s Mayonnaise Hot Tomato Summer contest from July 17 to 27. This annual contest highlights tomato season and invites Southeastern restaurants to showcase their creativity in dishes that blend mayonnaise and tomatoes.

The participating local eateries are Amber Ox, Cook’s Burger Bar, and Dominion Dogs. Each restaurant will feature a unique menu item that incorporates both mayonnaise and tomatoes during the ten-day event. This year’s contest marks its fifth anniversary, building on the success of previous years with an expanded list of participating cities, including Virginia Beach, alongside the six returning cities: Charleston, Greenville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Knoxville, and Richmond.

During the contest, fans are encouraged to vote online for their favorite dish once a day. The restaurant in each participating city that receives the most votes will be awarded a prestigious Golden Tomato trophy. The unique menu items created for this contest will only be available for a limited time, allowing diners the opportunity to experience seasonal flavors while supporting local businesses.

As part of a broader initiative, Virginia Beach has added more than 25 area businesses to participate in the Hot Tomato Summer contest, each showcasing their distinct takes on mayonnaise and tomato-based dishes. Observations of menu offerings reveal a creative blend of flavors, including a BLTB (bacon, lettuce, and tomato burger), a fried green tomato and pimento sandwich, and a Crab Salad Melt at various participating restaurants.

The contest not only aims to celebrate local produce but also encourages diners to explore their region’s cuisine while taking a break from home cooking. The event is timed perfectly for the summer season when tomatoes are in peak freshness, allowing chefs to utilize locally sourced ingredients in their culinary creations.

Duke’s Brand Manager has expressed excitement about the contest, highlighting it as a celebration of the flavors of summer. The competition not only promotes culinary creativity but also fosters a community spirit as restaurants and diners come together to enjoy unique dishes centered around some of the season’s best ingredients.

For more detailed information about the Hot Tomato Summer contest and participating restaurants, interested readers can visit the official contest website, hottomatosummer.com. This online platform provides updates, details on competing dishes, and insights into the voting process, ensuring that fans can fully engage with this flavorful celebration.

As the contest approaches, the anticipation builds for the creative dishes and the competition among local eateries. With the goal of earning the coveted Golden Tomato trophy, Amber Ox, Cook’s Burger Bar, and Dominion Dogs are expected to impress food lovers with their innovative recipes and skillful use of Duke’s mayonnaise and fresh local tomatoes.

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