MEDIA RELEASE 7 July 201
MEDIA RELEASE
19 September 2017
FINEST NSW HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE
Hospitality businesses across the Sydney metropolitan area and regional NSW were
formally recognised in last night’s Savour AustraliaTM Restaurant & Catering
HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence held at Luna Park.
The winners across this year’s major categories included:
• Restaurant of the Year:
o Tetsuya’s Restaurant, SYDNEY – Sydney Winner
o Esca at Bimbadgen, POKOLBIN – Regional NSW Winner
• Café of the Year:
o Café Shenkin, ERSKINEVILLE – Sydney Winner
o Awaba House Restaurant & Café, BOORAGUL – Regional NSW Winner
• Caterer of the Year:
o Events by Aria - Carriage Works, SYDNEY – Sydney Winner
o H&H Catering, WYONG – Regional NSW Winner
• Lifetime Achiever Award - Peter Bignasca
• Hall of Fame Award - David Thompson
• Restaurateur of the Year Award - Kylie Kwong
• Consumer Vote Awards
o The Cottage, SCONE – Northern NSW
o Kohli’s Indian, NOWRA – Southern NSW
o The Meat & Wine Co, CIRCULAR QUAY – Sydney Metro
R&CA CEO Juliana Payne congratulated each of the finalists and winners of the
Awards on behalf of the Association.
MEDIA RELEASE 7 July 201
“I’m delighted to be able to recognise tonight just a handful of the NSW’s top cafés,
restaurants and catering businesses out of a total of more than 15,000 across the
state.
“As we all know, running a café, restaurant or catering business involves an incredible
amount of passion, hard work and dedication which often results in very little
recognition.
“Tonight’s Awards are all about putting the focus squarely on those individuals whose
extraordinary efforts go into making NSW’s hospitality industry the outstanding
success that is today.
Some of the winning businesses in NSW will compete at the national Awards for
Excellence held at Peninsula in Melbourne on Monday 30 October.
For further information on this media release, please contact:
Juliana Payne
Chief Executive Officer
Restaurant & Catering Industry Association
P: 1300 722 878
2017 R&CA Awards for Excellence
NEW SOUTH WALES FINALISTS & WINNERS LIST SYDNEY METROPOLITAN RESTAURANT AWARDS ASIAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Crave app, by Crave New Media WINNER – Mekong, CHIPPENDALE
BEER CAFÉ / WINE BAR Sponsored by Specialist Energy Management WINNER – GPO Cheese and Wine Room, SYDNEY BREAKFAST RESTAURANT Sponsored by Australian Mushrooms WINNER – Kazbah, BALMAIN BURGER BAR Sponsored by Prospa HONOURABLE MENTION – Ribs & Burgers, NEUTRAL BAY CAFÉ DINING Sponsored by Alsco WINNER – Deckhouse Café, WOOLWICH CHINESE RESTAURANT Sponsored by Deliveroo WINNER – Zilver Restaurant, HAYMARKET COFFEE SHOP / TEA HOUSE Sponsored by Quality Training & Hospitality College WINNER – Café Shenkin, ERSKENVILLE CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT - FORMAL Sponsored by American Express WINNER – Sails on Lavender Bay, McMAHONS POINT
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT - INFORMAL Sponsored by American Express WINNER – Woodland Kitchen & Bar, NEUTRAL BAY
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Dimmi WINNER – Bambini Trust, SYDNEY
FAMILY DINING RESTAURANT Sponsored by Created By Hands WINNER – Indulge Brasserie - Moorebank Sports Club, HAMMONDVILLE FINE DINING RESTAURANT Sponsored by Sanpellegrino WINNER – Tetsuya’s Restaurant, SYDNEY INDIAN / SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT Sponsored by TripAdvisor WINNER – Aki's Restaurant WOOLLOOMOOLOO ITALIAN RESTAURANT - FORMAL Sponsored by Entertainment Publications WINNER – Pilu at Freshwater, FRESHWATER ITALIAN RESTAURANT - INFORMAL Sponsored by Entertainment Publications WINNER – La Rosa The Strand, SYDNEY JAPANESE RESTAURANT Sponsored by Lekkier Hospitality Interiors WINNER – TOKO Sydney, SURRY HILLS NEW RESTAURANT Sponsored by H&L Australia WINNER – Coya Restaurant, CROMER PEOPLE, PRODUCE, PLACE TOURISM RESTAURANT Sponsored by Airbnb WINNER – Jonah’s Restaurant, WHALE BEACH PIZZA RESTAURANT Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank WINNER – Arte Bianca, DOUBLE BAY
RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORT Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Jonah’s Restaurant, WHALE BEACH
RESTAURANT IN A PUB/CLUB/TAVERN Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Rawson’s Restaurant - The Epping Club, EPPING
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - FORMAL Sponsored by PFD Food Services WINNER – Flying Fish, PYRMONT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - INFORMAL Sponsored by PFD Food Services WINNER – The Sydney Cove Oyster Bar, SYDNEY SMALL BAR Sponsored by APRA AMCOS WINNER – Vernon’s Bar, SUMMER HILL SPECIALTY RESTAURANT Sponsored by Yardy Legal WINNER – Anason, BARANGAROO STEAK RESTAURANT Sponsored by Taylors Wines WINNER – Prime Restaurant, SYDNEY
SUSHI BAR Sponsored by Lekkier Hospitality Interiors WINNER – Raw Bar, BONDI BEACH TAPAS RESTAURANT Sponsored by Prospa WINNER – Balcon by Tapavino, SYDNEY
NSW REGIONAL RESTAURANT AWARDS ASIAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Crave app, by Crave New Media WINNER – Nagisa Japanese Restaurant, NEWCASTLE BEER CAFÉ/WINE BAR Sponsored by Specialist Energy Management HONOURABLE MENTION – Grain Store, NEWCASTLE BREAKFAST RESTAURANT Sponsored by Australian Mushrooms WINNER – Burrawang General Store, BURRAWANG
CAFÉ DINING Sponsored by Alsco WINNER – Awaba House Restaurant & Café, BOORAGUL CHINESE RESTAURANT Sponsored by Deliveroo WINNER – Canton Palace, WENTWORTH FALLS COFFEE SHOP/ BAKERY Sponsored by Quality Training & Hospitality College WINNER – Coffee Niche, WAGGA WAGGA
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by American Express WINNER – SOUTH on Albany, BERRY
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Dimmi WINNER – Horderns Restaurant at Milton Park, BOWRAL FAMILY DINING RESTAURANT Sponsored by Created By Hands WINNER – Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant, MERIMBULA FINE DINING RESTAURANT Sponsored by Sanpellegrino WINNER – Circa 1876, POKOLBIN INDIAN / SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT Sponsored by TripAdvisor WINNER – Kohli’s Indian Restaurant, BATEMANS BAY
ITALIAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Entertainment Publications WINNER – Caffe Rosso, BOWRAL NEW RESTAURANT Sponsored by H&L Australia WINNER – Locavore Dining - The Sebel Kirkton Park, POKOLBIN
PEOPLE, PRODUCE, PLACE TOURISM RESTAURANT Sponsored by Airbnb WINNER – Rick Stein at Bannister’s, MOLLYMOOK
PIZZA RESTAURANT Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank WINNER – Figtree Gourmet Kitchen, FIGTREE
RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL/RESORT Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Wolgan Dining Room - Emirates One&Only, WOLGAN VALLEY RESTAURANT IN A MOTEL/MOTOR INN/GUESTHOUSE Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Crackenback Farm & Guesthouse, CRACKENBACK
RESTAURANT IN A PUB/CLUB/TAVERN Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Skillion Brasserie - Breakers Country Club, WAMBERAL RESTAURANT IN A WINERY Sponsored by BookBook WINNER – Esca at Bimbadgen, POKOLBIN
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Sponsored by BookBook WINNER – Little Beach Boathouse, NELSON BAY SMALL BAR Sponsored by APRA AMCOS WINNER – Bannister’s Pool Bar, MOLLYMOOK
SPECIALTY RESTAURANT Sponsored by Yardy Legal WINNER – Taco Bill Mexican Restaurant, ALBURY
STEAK RESTAURANT Sponsored by Taylors Wines WINNER – The Cottage, SCONE THAI RESTAURANT Sponsored by H&L Australia WINNER – Thaigga, WAGGA WAGGA
SYDNEY METROPOLITAN CATERING AWARDS
CATERER AT A MAJOR EVENT Sponsored by APRA AMCOS WINNER – Piquant Catering, FIVE DOCK CATERER AT AN EVENT Sponsored by Taylors Wines WINNER – Catering Project, SYDNEY
CORPORATE CATERER Sponsored by Alseasons Hospitality Staff WINNER – Blond Catering, MARRICKVILLE FUNCTION / CONVENTION CENTRE CATERER Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher WINNER – Events by ATC – Rosehill Gardens, ROSEHILL
INDUSTRIAL / INSTITUTIONAL CATERER Sponsored by Hostplus WINNER – Trippas White Group - The Scots College, BELLEVUE HILL
RESTAURANT CATERER Sponsored by Deliveroo WINNER – Aqua Dining, MILSONS POINT SITE-CONTRACT CATERER Sponsored by Hostplus WINNER – Eurest – Insurance Australia Group, SYDNEY SMALL CATERER Sponsored by Sanpellegrino WINNER – Bold Food, ROSEBERY
VENUE CATERER Sponsored by Alseasons Hospitality Staff WINNER – Events by Aria – Carriage Works, SYDNEY
WEDDING CATERER Sponsored by Alsco WINNER – Forte Catering & Events, ASHFIELD
NSW REGIONAL CATERING AWARDS EVENTS CATERER Sponsored by Prospa WINNER – Eat Your Greens, EUGOWRA FUNCTION / CONVENTION CENTRE CATERER Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher WINNER – Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, LOVEDALE RESTAURANT CATERER Sponsored by Deliveroo HONOURABLE MENTION – Circa 1876, POKOLBIN
SITE & INDUSTRIAL CATERER Sponsored by Hostplus WINNER – Eurest – Nestle, BLAYNEY
WEDDING CATERER Sponsored by Alsco WINNER – H&H Catering, WYONG
HOSPITALITY AWARDS
PRODUCT SUPPLIER Sponsored by Restaurant & Catering WINNER – Alseasons Hospitality
MAJOR AWARDS CATERER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher SYDNEY WINNER – Events by Aria – Carriage Works, SYDNEY REGIONAL NSW WINNER – H&H Catering, WYONG CAFE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by American Express SYDNEY WINNER – Café Shenkin, ERSKENVILLE REGIONAL NSW WINNER – Awaba House Restaurant & Café, BOORAGUL
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Hostplus SYDNEY WINNER – Tetsuya’s Restaurant, SYDNEY REGIONAL NSW WINNER – Esca at Bimbadgen, POKOLBIN
LIFETIME ACHIEVER AWARD Sponsored by Taylors Wines WINNER – Peter Bignasca
HALL OF FAME AWARD WINNER – David Thompson
RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER – Kylie Kwong
CONSUMER VOTE AWARDS NORTHERN NSW WINNER – The Cottage, SCONE SOUTHERN NSW WINNER – Kohli’s Indian, NOWRA SYDNEY METRO WINNER – The Meat & Wine Co, CIRCULAR QUAY
2017 R&CA Awards for Excellence
NEW SOUTH WALES WINNERS LIST SYDNEY METROPOLITAN RESTAURANT AWARDS ASIAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Crave app, by Crave New Media WINNER – Mekong, CHIPPENDALE
BEER CAFÉ / WINE BAR Sponsored by Specialist Energy Management WINNER – GPO Cheese and Wine Room, SYDNEY BREAKFAST RESTAURANT Sponsored by Australian Mushrooms WINNER – Kazbah, BALMAIN BURGER BAR Sponsored by Prospa HONOURABLE MENTION – Ribs & Burgers, NEUTRAL BAY CAFÉ DINING Sponsored by Alsco WINNER – Deckhouse Café, WOOLWICH CHINESE RESTAURANT Sponsored by Deliveroo WINNER – Zilver Restaurant, HAYMARKET COFFEE SHOP / TEA HOUSE Sponsored by Quality Training & Hospitality College WINNER – Café Shenkin, ERSKINEVILLE CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT - FORMAL Sponsored by American Express WINNER – Sails on Lavender Bay, McMAHONS POINT
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT - INFORMAL Sponsored by American Express WINNER – Woodland Kitchen & Bar, NEUTRAL BAY
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Dimmi WINNER – Bambini Trust, SYDNEY
FAMILY DINING RESTAURANT Sponsored by Created By Hands WINNER – Indulge Brasserie - Moorebank Sports Club, HAMMONDVILLE FINE DINING RESTAURANT Sponsored by Sanpellegrino WINNER – Tetsuya’s Restaurant, SYDNEY INDIAN / SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT Sponsored by TripAdvisor WINNER – Aki's Restaurant, WOOLLOOMOOLOO ITALIAN RESTAURANT - FORMAL Sponsored by Entertainment Publications WINNER – Pilu at Freshwater, FRESHWATER ITALIAN RESTAURANT - INFORMAL Sponsored by Entertainment Publications WINNER – La Rosa The Strand, SYDNEY JAPANESE RESTAURANT Sponsored by Lekkier Hospitality Interiors WINNER – TOKO Sydney, SURRY HILLS NEW RESTAURANT Sponsored by H&L Australia WINNER – Coya Restaurant, CROMER PEOPLE, PRODUCE, PLACE TOURISM RESTAURANT Sponsored by Airbnb WINNER – Jonah’s Restaurant, WHALE BEACH PIZZA RESTAURANT Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank WINNER – Arte Bianca, DOUBLE BAY
RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORT Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Jonah’s Restaurant, WHALE BEACH
RESTAURANT IN A PUB/CLUB/TAVERN Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Rawson’s Restaurant - The Epping Club, EPPING
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - FORMAL Sponsored by PFD Food Services WINNER – Flying Fish, PYRMONT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - INFORMAL Sponsored by PFD Food Services WINNER – The Sydney Cove Oyster Bar, SYDNEY SMALL BAR Sponsored by APRA AMCOS WINNER – Vernon’s Bar, SUMMER HILL SPECIALTY RESTAURANT Sponsored by Yardy Legal WINNER – Anason, BARANGAROO STEAK RESTAURANT Sponsored by Taylors Wines WINNER – Prime Restaurant, SYDNEY
SUSHI BAR Sponsored by Lekkier Hospitality Interiors WINNER – Raw Bar, BONDI BEACH TAPAS RESTAURANT Sponsored by Prospa WINNER – Balcon by Tapavino, SYDNEY
NSW REGIONAL RESTAURANT AWARDS ASIAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Crave app, by Crave New Media WINNER – Nagisa Japanese Restaurant, NEWCASTLE BEER CAFÉ/WINE BAR Sponsored by Specialist Energy Management HONOURABLE MENTION – Grain Store, NEWCASTLE BREAKFAST RESTAURANT Sponsored by Australian Mushrooms WINNER – Burrawang General Store, BURRAWANG
CAFÉ DINING Sponsored by Alsco WINNER – Awaba House Restaurant & Café, BOORAGUL CHINESE RESTAURANT Sponsored by Deliveroo WINNER – Canton Palace, WENTWORTH FALLS COFFEE SHOP/ BAKERY Sponsored by Quality Training & Hospitality College WINNER – Coffee Niche, WAGGA WAGGA
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by American Express WINNER – SOUTH on Albany, BERRY
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Dimmi WINNER – Horderns Restaurant at Milton Park, BOWRAL FAMILY DINING RESTAURANT Sponsored by Created By Hands WINNER – Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant, MERIMBULA FINE DINING RESTAURANT Sponsored by Sanpellegrino WINNER – Circa 1876, POKOLBIN INDIAN / SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT Sponsored by TripAdvisor WINNER – Kohli’s Indian Restaurant, BATEMANS BAY
ITALIAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by Entertainment Publications WINNER – Caffe Rosso, BOWRAL NEW RESTAURANT Sponsored by H&L Australia WINNER – Locavore Dining - The Sebel Kirkton Park, POKOLBIN
PEOPLE, PRODUCE, PLACE TOURISM RESTAURANT Sponsored by Airbnb WINNER – Rick Stein at Bannister’s, MOLLYMOOK
PIZZA RESTAURANT Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank WINNER – Figtree Gourmet Kitchen, FIGTREE
RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL/RESORT Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Wolgan Dining Room - Emirates One&Only, WOLGAN VALLEY RESTAURANT IN A MOTEL/MOTOR INN/GUESTHOUSE Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Crackenback Farm & Guesthouse, CRACKENBACK
RESTAURANT IN A PUB/CLUB/TAVERN Sponsored by Lion Beer Australia WINNER – Skillion Brasserie - Breakers Country Club, WAMBERAL RESTAURANT IN A WINERY Sponsored by BookBook WINNER – Esca at Bimbadgen, POKOLBIN
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Sponsored by BookBook WINNER – Little Beach Boathouse, NELSON BAY SMALL BAR Sponsored by APRA AMCOS WINNER – Bannister’s Pool Bar, MOLLYMOOK
SPECIALTY RESTAURANT Sponsored by Yardy Legal WINNER – Taco Bill Mexican Restaurant, ALBURY
STEAK RESTAURANT Sponsored by Taylors Wines WINNER – The Cottage, SCONE THAI RESTAURANT Sponsored by H&L Australia WINNER – Thaigga, WAGGA WAGGA
SYDNEY METROPOLITAN CATERING AWARDS
CATERER AT A MAJOR EVENT Sponsored by APRA AMCOS WINNER – Piquant Catering, FIVE DOCK CATERER AT AN EVENT Sponsored by Taylors Wines WINNER – Catering Project, SYDNEY
CORPORATE CATERER Sponsored by Alseasons Hospitality Staff WINNER – Blond Catering, MARRICKVILLE FUNCTION / CONVENTION CENTRE CATERER Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher WINNER – Events by ATC – Rosehill Gardens, ROSEHILL
INDUSTRIAL / INSTITUTIONAL CATERER Sponsored by Hostplus WINNER – Trippas White Group - The Scots College, BELLEVUE HILL
RESTAURANT CATERER Sponsored by Deliveroo WINNER – Aqua Dining, MILSONS POINT SITE-CONTRACT CATERER Sponsored by Hostplus WINNER – Trippas White Group – Telstra CIC, SYDNEY SMALL CATERER Sponsored by Sanpellegrino WINNER – Bold Food, ROSEBERY
VENUE CATERER Sponsored by Alseasons Hospitality Staff WINNER – Events by Aria – Carriage Works, SYDNEY
WEDDING CATERER Sponsored by Alsco WINNER – Forte Catering & Events, ASHFIELD
NSW REGIONAL CATERING AWARDS EVENTS CATERER Sponsored by Prospa WINNER – Eat Your Greens, EUGOWRA FUNCTION / CONVENTION CENTRE CATERER Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher WINNER – Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, LOVEDALE RESTAURANT CATERER Sponsored by Deliveroo HONOURABLE MENTION – Circa 1876, POKOLBIN
SITE & INDUSTRIAL CATERER Sponsored by Hostplus WINNER – Eurest – Nestle, BLAYNEY
WEDDING CATERER Sponsored by Alsco WINNER – H&H Catering, WYONG
HOSPITALITY AWARDS
PRODUCT SUPPLIER Sponsored by Restaurant & Catering WINNER – Alseasons Hospitality
MAJOR AWARDS CATERER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher SYDNEY WINNER – Events by Aria – Carriage Works, SYDNEY REGIONAL NSW WINNER – H&H Catering, WYONG CAFE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by American Express SYDNEY WINNER – Café Shenkin, ERSKINEVILLE REGIONAL NSW WINNER – Awaba House Restaurant & Café, BOORAGUL
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Hostplus SYDNEY WINNER – Tetsuya’s Restaurant, SYDNEY REGIONAL NSW WINNER – Esca at Bimbadgen, POKOLBIN
LIFETIME ACHIEVER AWARD Sponsored by Taylors Wines WINNER – Peter Bignasca
HALL OF FAME AWARD WINNER – David Thompson
RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER – Kylie Kwong
CONSUMER VOTE AWARDS NORTHERN NSW WINNER – The Cottage, SCONE SOUTHERN NSW WINNER – Kohli’s Indian, NOWRA SYDNEY METRO WINNER – The Meat & Wine Co, CIRCULAR QUAY
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