BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Before the Bills took to the field in South Florida on Sunday, a culinary competition took place in the heart of Buffalo's Chippewa Entertainment District.
The 6th annual Meatball Street Brawl drew a big crowd despite some rain in the morning.
17 local restaurants took part in this event, trying to come up with their own spin on the meatball.
West Mohawk Street between Delaware and Franklin served as the kitchen stadium for this event.
Proceeds go to various charities.
A panel of celebrity judges voted in two categories, best traditional meatball, and bestt freestyle meatball.
Here's a look at the winners:
Best Traditional Meatball - Judges' Choice:
3rd Place: Savoy
2nd Place: Osteria 166
1st Place: Ristorante Lombardo
Best Freestyle Meatball - Judges' Choice
3rd Place: Frankie Primo's
2nd Place: Arriba Tortilla
1st Place: Ilio DiPaolo's
Fan Favorite - Freestyle Meatball
3rd Place: Steelbound
2nd Place: Amici
1st Place: Arriba Tortilla
Fan Favorite - Traditional Meatball
3rd Place: Ristorante Lombardo
2nd Place: Savoy
1st Place: Amici