Jonathan Edwards Winery presents Culinary Showdown on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 from 6-8:30pm.

Five top restaurants from Connecticut and five from Rhode Island battle it out for their states chosen beneficiary. A portion of the proceeds from the evening’s event will benefit local farms through both Connecticut Farmland Trust and Rhode Island Chef’s Collaborative.

Attendees will eat and drink their way to a winner choosing both their favorite restaurant and best state overall. Tickets for this tented event are limited, only available in advance and $60 a person. The price includes a sampling of ten signature dishes, five Jonathan Edwards wines, and live music.

Team CT: Daniel Packer Inne, Morton’s Steakhouse, Kensington’s, Octagon, CW Chops and Catch.

Team RI: Ocean House, The Dorrance, Local 121, Julian’s, EatDrinkRI at Blackbird Farm.

Who do you think will win? Tweet your predictions to us on Twitter @ctfoodandwine.