The Tavern, Ruttger's earn best bloody mary awards at BSO's 'Bloody Mary Battle' fundraiser

BSO Bloody Mary Battle.jpg — Bemidji Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Katey Lutz, far right, awards the winners of the BSO's "Bloody Marry Battle." From left: Ruttger鈥檚, The Tavern and Fozzie鈥檚 Smokin Bar-B-Q.

By Pioneer Staff Report

February 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM

The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra recently announced the winners of its first "Bloody Mary Battle" fundraiser, held on Jan. 28.

At the event, local restaurants went head to head to find out who makes the best bloody mary and skewer, with official judges and attendees voting for their favorites. The judges were Kev Jackson, Nancy Haugen and Ian Heriot.

Bloody Mary Battle Judges.jpg — From left: Kev Jackson, Nancy Haugen and Ian Heriot, judges of the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra's recent "Bloody Mary Battle" fundraiser.

The Tavern won Judge's Choice Award for Best Bloody Mary and Ruttger's received the People's Choice Award. Fozzie's Smokin Bar-B-Q was given the Best Skewer Award.

Other area restaurants that entered the contest included Red Stu, Knob & Kettle, Wilton Liquor Store, Brigid's Pub and Table for 7.

The Tavern Judges Choice Award.jpg — The Tavern on South Shore won the Judge's Choice Award for Best Bloody Mary at the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra's recent "Bloody Mary Battle" fundraiser.

Ruttger's People's Choice Award.jpg — Ruttger's of Bemidji won the People's Choice Award for Best Bloody Mary at the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra's "Bloody Mary Battle" fundraiser.

Fozzie's Best Skewer Award.jpg — Fozzie's Smokin Bar-B-Q won the Best Skewer Award at the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra's recent "Bloody Mary Battle" fundraiser.

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