Organizers announced an inaccurate winner on stage and on social media Saturday to conclude this weekend's food truck battle at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, but on Sunday they announced the winner at their own silo in Ithaca. has withdrawn its announcement that it won second place in the judging. Disco fries in the savory category.
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In the final results announced, Congo Box took first place in the jury's choice rankings in the savory category, followed by Dirty Bird Chicken & Waffles in second place and Mamasitas in third place, with Silo and Via, who were announced as winners on Saturday, Napoli was removed from the rankings. list. The People's Choice Award went to Bald Coast Lobster Truck for its hearty lobster roll. In all, over 50 food trucks participated.
Silo submitted Hot Honey Chicken Over Sassy Citrus Slaw and Disco Fries from Silo Food Truck and Silo Fry Stand, respectively, as contest entries.
Disco Fries are freshly cut French fries topped with Silo's signature dark meat chicken gravy, béchamel cheese sauce, and pickled red onions from Silo's permanent location at Liquid State Brewing Company in Ithaca's west end. In addition, festivals and events where the Silo Fly Stand will appear.
“Unfortunately, we misread the judges' final tally,” Food Truck Battle organizers told 14850 Dining on Monday. “While flying a silo [Stand] and Via Napoli were chosen as the top favorites by two different judging teams, but their combined scores against all other tracks actually placed them lower than had been announced. ”
Foley thanked “the amazing team at the Syracuse Food Truck Association for putting on such a great event,” which was attended by more than 20,000 people. According to her, she served more people in two days than the Silo team typically does in a week.
“We sincerely apologize for the confusion caused,” the Syracuse Food Truck Association said in a statement.
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