Chowder fest Trifecta

Three Pickles Deli wins it all

Pickle Room bar manager Willy Gilbert noted, “If the contest had been a horse race, they won the trifecta.” having entered the Chowder fest for the third year – there goes that three thing again – with each year getting closer to the crown. The triumvirate win was for Best Clam Chowder, Best Overall Chowder and People’s Choice Chowder. Last year they placed third. This year Chef Clay added a little special topping, “We finished each bowl off with a little spicy cappicola we crisped up and crumbled.” Using that combination of spicy flakes with the rich and hearty base for the chowder is unique to the ‘Pickle empire.’ first question off most people’s lips when they hear Three Pickles won for Best Chowder is: Will it be on the menu? And, yes is the resounding reply. Clay promised, “We will have the clam chowder at all three locations (third location is their evening Pickle Room) on fridays and Saturdays downtown. We also make a few more scratch made soups during the week and three different types of chili.” Best way to find out what’s on the menu is to call the deli 805 965 1015. other Chowder fest honors went to Bacara, for second place in the clam chowder division; Chase Restaurant and Bar for first place in the creative chowder and runner up went to ojai Jelly. over 800 people attended the event on Sunday, November 2.

Good things come in three’s and Three Pickles Deli and Subs proves that adage true. Up against a pack of competitors from five-star restaurants to sandwich shops, Bob & Clay Lovejoy, owners of Three Pickles took home awards in three categories at the fifth Annual Chowder fest held at Bacara to benefit Legal Aid Society and sponsored by food & home magazine.

Three Pickles has two locations to satiate your appetite: downtown at 126 e. Canon Perdido St. at the old Jimmy’s oriental Gardens dining Room. Since opening in the historic location, the deli has proven itself as a keeper on the Santa Barbara sandwich scene.

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