Big fun at The Big Cheese
The inaugural fundraising event benefitted the Arnette House.
Morgan Neble, left, with Kristen Bumpus, right, of Team Arnette House, accept the Judge’s Choice first place award from Edward “Cicc” Ferrentino, center, a member of the Ocala Business Leaders, during The Big Cheese in Ocala, Fla. on Saturday, March 8, 2025. [Amber Battillo/Special to The Ocala Gazette]
It was the cheesiest event ever—in a really good way.
The Ocala Business Leaders group hosted The Big Cheese macaroni and grilled cheese cookoff at Midtown Station on March 8. The event was sponsored by Phillips Ocala, with proceeds to benefit the nonprofit Arnett House, which offers support to youth and their families.
Midtown Station, at 235 NE Watula Ave., Ocala, is one of the area’s newest dining outlets, with a variety of options and great views of Tuscawilla Park.
Winners of the cookoff were:
Mac and Cheese Judges Choice – from first to third place, Arnette House, Infinite Kitchen and D’s Comfort Food
Grilled Cheese Judges Choice – from first to third place, Sipping Grounds, Southern Side Chicks and Walt’s Tire
People’s Choice: Mac and Cheese – Infinite Kitchen; Grilled Cheese – Southern Side Chicks
To learn more, go to thebigcheeseocala.com
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