Dozens of fine food purveyors were on hand for the 13th Anniversary of the Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival. Throughout the afternoon, festival attendees voted for the festival's best tomato-inspired recipe.

Congratulations to the following winners:
Peoples Choice: Pazzo - Tomato-Lobster Bisque
Critic's Choice: Nick's Cove - Barbecued Oysters w/ Heirloom Tomato Relish & Clam Chowder
Best Decorated Booth: The Terrace Grill at the Flamingo Hotel

Following is a list of the 2009 participants:

  • Aidell's Sausage Company
  • Artisan Bakers
  • Bistro des Copain
  • Bistro Jeanty
  • Brannan's Grill
  • Chlooe's French Cafe
  • Carneros Bistro and Wine Bar
  • CutieCakes Bakeshop
  • DaVero-Sonoma, Inc
  • Elixir Olive Oil
  • The Epicurean Connection
  • Equus Restaurant
  • Four Seasons Hotel, Silicon Valley
  • Gotta Havit Desserts
  • Hana Japanese Restaurant
  • Heirloom Ketchup
  • Hemenway's Hare Hollow Condiment Oils & Vinegars
  • Hoffman House Restaurant
  • John Ash & Company
  • Johnny Garlic's
  • Madrona Manor
  • Marin French Cheese Co.
  • Mary's Pizza Shack
  • McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant
  • Montibella Sausage
  • Mosaic Restaurant & Wine Lounge
  • Nectar, Hilton Sonoma Wine Country
  • Nick's Cove and Cottages
  • Nueske's Applewood Smoke Meats
  • Pazzo
  • Pearson & Co.
  • Pizzeria DePaoli
  • Rocker Oysterfellers Kitchen & Saloon
  • Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club
  • Sante @ Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
  • Sea Thai Bistro
  • Summerfield Foods
  • Syrah Bistro
  • Terrace Grille Restaurant at Flamingo Resort & Conference Center
  • The Brasserie at Hyatt Vineyard Creek
  • The Girl & The Fig
  • The Zinful Chef
  • Tolay Sonoma County Cusinine
  • Trader Joe's
  • Tres Classique Speciality Foods
  • Vero's Kitchen
  • Whole Foods Market