Chowder Champ Honored

Tony's Cedar Key Clam Chowder, crowned world champion clam chowder, brought this trophy to Cedar Key.

Cedar Key Mayor Sue Colson welcomed the crowd assembled November 19 at the presentation of three awards to Tony's Seafood which won the world chamionship of clam chowder in 2009.

Chef Eric Jungklaus at the celebration of his award winning recipe for clam chowder.

Guy Simmons of Seawatch presenting the Schweppes Clam Chowder Cookoff trophy for first place in the world chapionship event at which 18,000 voters chose Tony's as the best chowder.

Rosie Cantwell presenting Eric Jungklaus with a commendation from the Cedar Key Aquaculture Association for his championship chowder.

CRA Director Greg Lang reading the text of a plaque given Eric Jungklaus is recognition of his clam chowder championship.

Festival Weekend open ALSO for Dinner 6 - 9 pm, amd Late Night 10 pm - 2 am

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