Marco Davis' dish won the crowd's approval at the inaugural Taste of the Food Web event in Astoria.

ASTORIA — Local chef Marco Davis had the chance to engage in a friendly competition at Taste of the Food Web, an inaugural event featuring dishes by a dozen local chefs at the Liberty Theatre’s McTavish Room.

Davis took this year’s title at the June competition, which was hosted by Norma Hernandez.

As a chef, Davis has worked in multiple Astoria restaurants. As a prize, he took home a ceramic plate made by artist Audrey Long. North Coast Food Web plans to bring back the event next summer.