Lake Country Neighbors

Together we can make a difference.
An annual event that kicks off Rains County Founders Day events. Proceeds go to local charities and support Lake Country Neighbors’ charitable events.
Savor the Flavor offers the customer the opportunity to sample deliciously prepared dishes served by local restaurants, caterers, and food suppliers. It also gives food vendors the opportunity to advertise to more than 200 local customers.
With 15 to 20 restaurants participating, if you sample one item from each one, you've got an all-you-can-eat of each vendors best for $10.00. Children under 5 are free.
The event is yearly the Thursday before the 1st weekend in May. Doors are open 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
If you are a food vendor and would like to participate contact us at [email protected].
2020 and 2021 Event Cancelled due to Covid Restrictions
2020 and 2021 Event Cancelled due to Covid Restrictions
2019 Winners
2019 Winners
Best AppetizerBest Appetizer
Stefanos Greek Kouzina Owners John and Cara StefanoStefanos Greek Kouzina Owners John and Cara Stefano
Best EntreeBest Entree
The Links at Lands EndThe Links at Lands End
Best DessertBest Dessert
Stefanos Greek Kouzina Owners John and Cara StefanoStefanos Greek Kouzina Owners John and Cara Stefano
Best TablescapeBest Tablescape
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort Owner Cord BurnettHidden Lakes Hunting Resort Owner Cord Burnett
Best OverallBest Overall
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort Owner Cord BurnettHidden Lakes Hunting Resort Owner Cord Burnett
2018 Winners
2018 Winners
Best CoffeeBest Coffee
Reka's Rise and Shine, Owners Keeley and Bert RoanReka's Rise and Shine, Owners Keeley and Bert Roan
Best WineBest Wine
Della Terra Winery, Owner, Deborah WalkerDella Terra Winery, Owner, Deborah Walker
Best AppetizerBest Appetizer
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Owner Cord BurnettHidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Owner Cord Burnett
Best EntreeBest Entree
Neon Moon Restaurant, Owners Chris & Brandie BevilleNeon Moon Restaurant, Owners Chris & Brandie Beville
Best DessertBest Dessert
Cinnamon Bear Bakery, Owner TammyCinnamon Bear Bakery, Owner Tammy
Best TablescapeBest Tablescape
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Owner Cord BurnettHidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Owner Cord Burnett
Best OverallBest Overall
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Owner Cord BurnettHidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Owner Cord Burnett
2017 Winners
Best AppetizerBest Appetizer
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Yantis, TXHidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Yantis, TX
Best Entree (Tied)Best Entree (Tied)
Red Dome Smokehouse, Quitman, TXRed Dome Smokehouse, Quitman, TX
Best Entree (Tied)Best Entree (Tied)
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Yantis, TXHidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Yantis, TX
Best DessertBest Dessert
Church Lady Sweets, Emory, TXChurch Lady Sweets, Emory, TX
Best TablescapeBest Tablescape
Della Terra Winery, Emory, TXDella Terra Winery, Emory, TX
Best OverallBest Overall
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Yantis, TXHidden Lakes Hunting Resort, Yantis, TX
Best WineBest Wine
Landon Winery, Greenville, TXLandon Winery, Greenville, TX
2016 Winners
2016 Winners
Best AppetizerBest Appetizer
Della Terra Farms, Deborah Walker OwnerDella Terra Farms, Deborah Walker Owner
Best EntreeBest Entree
Sidekick's, David and Linda Patton ownersSidekick's, David and Linda Patton owners
Best DessertBest Dessert
A Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett OwnersA Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett Owners
Best TablescapeBest Tablescape
Della Terra Farms, Deborah Walker OwnerDella Terra Farms, Deborah Walker Owner
Best OverallBest Overall
Big Mouth Burgers, Angela Steffen ownerBig Mouth Burgers, Angela Steffen owner
2015 Winners
Best AppetizerBest Appetizer
Crump's Winery, Travis and Diana ownersCrump's Winery, Travis and Diana owners
Best EntreeBest Entree
Sidekick's, Keith Patton owner/managerSidekick's, Keith Patton owner/manager
Best DessertBest Dessert
A Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett ownersA Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett owners
Best Tablescape and BEST OVERALLBest Tablescape and BEST OVERALL
A Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett ownersA Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett owners
2014 Winners
Best AppetizerBest Appetizer
Gordita's Mexican Express, Rocio Arellano ownerGordita's Mexican Express, Rocio Arellano owner
Best EntreeBest Entree
Big Smith BBQ, Steve Smith owner (represented by Linda Rowland)Big Smith BBQ, Steve Smith owner (represented by Linda Rowland)
Best DessertBest Dessert
A Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett ownersA Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett owners
Best TablescapeBest Tablescape
A Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett ownersA Sweet Affair, Tabbie & Kandace Privett owners
Best OverallBest Overall
Sidekick's, Keith Patton owner/managerSidekick's, Keith Patton owner/manager
2013 Winners
Best AppetizerBest Appetizer
Vicki's Cakes & Catering, Vicki Wade ownerVicki's Cakes & Catering, Vicki Wade owner
Best EntreeBest Entree
Sidekick's, David and Linda Patton ownerSidekick's, David and Linda Patton owner
Best DessertBest Dessert
Y'all Come Back Café, Opal Baker ownerY'all Come Back Café, Opal Baker owner
Best TablescapeBest Tablescape
Gordita's Restaurant, Rocio Arellano ownerGordita's Restaurant, Rocio Arellano owner
Best OverallBest Overall
Sidekick's, David and Linda Patton ownerSidekick's, David and Linda Patton owner
2012 Winners
Best AppetizerBest Appetizer
Vicki's Cakes and Catering, Vicki Wade ownerVicki's Cakes and Catering, Vicki Wade owner
Best EntreeBest Entree
Sidekick's, David and Linda Patton ownerSidekick's, David and Linda Patton owner
Best DessertBest Dessert
Y'all Come Back Café, Opal Baker ownerY'all Come Back Café, Opal Baker owner
Best TablescapeBest Tablescape
Oak Ridge Marina, Tracy and Barry Hatton ownersOak Ridge Marina, Tracy and Barry Hatton owners
BEST OVERALLBEST OVERALL
Oak Ridge Marina, Tracy and Barry Hatton ownersOak Ridge Marina, Tracy and Barry Hatton owners