Golden Tureen (1 st Place): Manhattan Exchange, Smoked Tomato Soup w/Parmesan Pork Belly Grilled Cheese.Judges were Katie Alois, Yelp Albany Jess Sims, 518 Bites & Sights and Tim Walton, Tim’s NY Kitchen and 518 Brews. In addition to the popular vote, a group of special guest judges from regional food blogs rated participating restaurants’ soup creations. Third place went to Manhattan Exchange for their Smoked Tomato Soup w/Parmesan Pork Belly Grilled Cheese (today marked the first day that Manhattan Exchange re-opened its doors to the public following a change of ownership and a major renovation & expansion). Second place went to Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine for their Southern Style Cream of Chicken Bow Tie Soup. After all ballots were counted following the event, the 2020 Soup Stroll “Souperstar” winner by popular vote was Rivers Casino & Resort Johnny’s Patio for their Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Soup. Those who sampled at least 10 soups were encouraged to cast votes for their favorite flavor.
During the event, guests sampled an outstanding selection of soup recipes from 34 participating restaurants. SCHENECTADY, NY – Janu– Downtown Schenectady’s streets and businesses were teeming with thousands of visitors today during the 5th Annual Schenectady Soup Stroll from 11:00 a.m. Restaurant receives the most votes during 5th annual event in Downtown Schenectady
