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Yakima Today
By the People, for the People
Apple Valley Hosts 2024 Restaurant Showdown
64 local eateries compete in bracket-style competition for community votes and prizes
Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:00pm
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The 2024 Restaurant Showdown celebrates the diverse culinary offerings that make the Apple Valley region a vibrant dining destination.Yakima TodayApple Valley News Now is hosting its 2024 Restaurant Showdown, a bracket-style competition that will determine the region's top restaurant through multiple rounds of community voting. The contest features 64 restaurants from the Tri-Cities, Yakima, Walla Walla, and other surrounding areas, with the winner receiving a $25 gift card from sponsor STCU.
Why it matters
The Restaurant Showdown engages the local community in celebrating the diverse culinary offerings across the region, while also providing an opportunity for smaller, independent restaurants to gain visibility and recognition among residents.
The details
The competition is structured similar to a sports bracket, with 16 restaurants from each of the four regions (Tri-Cities, Yakima, Walla Walla, and other areas) competing against each other in head-to-head matchups. Voting will take place over six rounds, with the final two restaurants facing off to determine the champion. Voters can enter to win one of 24 $25 gift cards from STCU during the voting period.
- Voting for Round 1 will be open from July 12 at 8am to July 16 at 8pm.
- Voting for Round 2 will be open from July 17 at 8:01am to July 22 at 8pm.
- Voting for Round 3 will be open from July 23 at 8:01am to July 28 at 8pm.
- Voting for Round 4 will be open from July 29 at 8:01am to August 2 at 8pm.
- Voting for Round 5 will be open from August 12 at 8:01am to August 16 at 8pm.
- Voting for the Final Round will be open from August 19 at 8:01am to August 25 at 8am.
The players
Apple Valley News Now
The local news outlet hosting the 2024 Restaurant Showdown competition.
STCU
The sponsor providing $25 gift cards to 24 randomly selected voters during the competition.
What’s next
The winner of the 2024 Restaurant Showdown will be announced during the week of August 25.
The takeaway
The Restaurant Showdown provides a fun, community-driven way for local residents to celebrate and support the diverse culinary landscape of the Apple Valley region, while also offering smaller, independent restaurants a chance to gain broader recognition.
