Grilled Cheese was the Winner!

Well, the party's over and, though the official winner list hasn't yet been released, one thing is for sure: GRILLED CHEESE WAS THE WINNER!

Grilled cheese, the favorite American comfort food, received a huge boost, comforting hundreds and achieving new culinary heights.

The event had some initial setbacks, namely that the club owner didn't show up for an hour after the place was supposed to open and, as a result, we couldn't find power to set up the sound system. Hundreds had to stand outside, muttering in the cold, Oakland air while we bustled around trying to figure out how to solve the profound lack of tables, the lack of power, and the general chaos of the moment.

All in all, though, the success of the event was felt strongly through the Grilled Cheese world.

See the Guardian Blog's coverage of the event

See Marcy Mendelson's amazing photos