Melange in the Mountains

Thomas & Christine Mallette, Owners/Brokers of Realty World Heritage Realty had the distinct pleasure of serving as judges for the 2008 Melange of the Mountains event held at the Balsam Mountain Inn on Thursday March 26.

Thomas was a judge for the salad, seafood, and dessert portion and Christine used her vast tasting skills for the soup, meat, and dessert dishes. It may have been the best jobs Thomas or Christine have ever had!

The event is four years old and was started to give more exposure to Haywood and Jackson County eateries. The following eateries participated in the event this year: Coffee Zone, The Sweet Onion, Maggie Valley Club, Nico's Cafe, Balsam Mountian Inn, The Gateway Club, Sycamores on the Creek, Waynesville County Club, and Harrah's Cherokee Casino.

And the winners are.....

Best Salad: 1st Place: Nico's Cafe 2nd Place: Maggie Valley Club 3rd Place: The Sweet Onion

Best Soup: 1 st Place: Balsam Mountain Inn 2nd Place: Harrah's Cherokee Casino 3rd Place: The Gateway Club

Best Seafood: 1st Place: Maggie Valley Club 2nd Place: Harrah's Cherokee Casino 3rd Place: Balsam Mountain Inn

Best Meat: 1st Place: Nico's Cafe 2nd Place: The Gateway Club 3rd Place: The Sweet Onion

Best Fowl: 1st Place: Harrah's Cherokee Casino 2nd Place: Maggie Valley Club 3rd Place: The Sweet Onion

Best Vegetarian: 1st Place: The Sweet Onion 2nd Place: Balsam Mountain Inn 3rd Place: The Gateway Club

Best Dessert: 1st Place: Balsam Mountain Inn 2nd Place: Balsam Mountain Inn 3rd Place: Nico's Cafe

If you did not attend be sure to make it to the event next year. The event is open to the public and it is incredible!