More than 60 restaurants and businesses participated in the 9th Annual Taste of South Lake and Business Expo held last Thursday, November 7, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park. The event offered samplings of a wide variety of scrumptious appetizers, entrees, beverages, and desserts from local restaurants, as well as best decorated booth and a chance to meet and mingle with many of south Lake’s business leaders.
South Lake’s favorite country singer Rob Nichols was the featured entertainer.
Participating restaurants competed for best appetizer, entrée, dessert, and drink, as well as a “People Choice” award and recognition for the best-decorated booth.
Taste of South Lake “Best Of” winners are
Best Decorated Booth Winner for the third consecutive year! City of Clermont 
Runner Up – Mighty Clean Cans
Best Appetizer: Clermont Oyster Bar Runner Up – Table Top Catering
Best Entree: Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ Guru’s Restaurant & Catering
Best Drink: Clermont Brewing CompanyRunner Up: Root & Branch bistro+bar
Best Dessert: Ritters Frozen Custard Runner Up – Evolv Kitchen
People’s Choice: San Jose’s Original Mexican Restaurant
2019 TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE
