BEST NEW RESTAURANT
"A restaurant opened in 2007 that already displays excellence in food, beverage, and service and is likely to have a significant impact on the industry in years to come."
Anthos, NYC
Chef/Owner: Michael Psilakis, Owner: Donatella Arpaia
Central Michel Richard, Washington, DC
Chef/Owner: Michel Richard
Fearing's at the Ritz Carlton, Dallas
Chef/Owner: Dean Fearing
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
Osteria Mozza, Los Angeles
Chef: Matt Molina
Owners: Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali, Joseph Bastianich
Osteria, Philadelphia
Chef/Owners: Marc Vetri, Jeff Michaud, Owner: Jeff Benjamin
RISING STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD
"A chef age 30 or younger who displays an impressive talent and who is likely to have a significant impact on the industry in years to come."
Nate Appleman
A 16, San Francisco
Sean Brock
McCrady's, Charleston, SC
Gavin Kaysen
Café Boulud, NYC
Johnny Monis
Komi, Washington, DC
Matt Molina
Osteria Mozza, Los Angeles
Gabriel Rucker
Le Pigeon, Portland, OR
OUTSTANDING PASTRY CHEF AWARD
"A chef or baker who prepares desserts, pastries, or breads and who serves as a national standard-bearer for excellence. Candidates must have been pastry chefs or bakers for at least the past five years."
Gina DePalma
Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca
NYC
Pichet Ong
P*ONG, NYC
Nicole Plue
Redd, Yountville, CA
Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson
Tartine Bakery
San Francisco
Mindy Segal
HotChocolate
Chicago
OUTSTANDING WINE SERVICE AWARD
"A restaurant that displays and encourages excellence in wine service through a well-presented wine list, a knowledgeable staff, and efforts to educate customers about wine. Candidates must have been in operation for at least five years."
Aureole, Las Vegas
Wine Director: Steven Geddes
Bin 36, Chicago
Wine Director: Brian Duncan
Eleven Madison Park, NYC
Wine Director: John Ragan
Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN
Wine Director: Andy Chabot
Picasso, Las Vegas
Wine Director: Robert Smith
OUTSTANDING WINE AND SPIRITS PROFESSIONAL AWARD
"A winemaker, brewer, or spirits professional who has had a significant impact on the wine and spirits industry nationwide. Candidates must have been in the profession for at least five years."
Dale DeGroff
Dale DeGroff Co., Inc., NYC
Merry Edwards
Merry Edwards Wines
Sebastopol, CA
David Lett
The Eyrie Vineyards
McMinnville, OR
Bobby Stuckey
Frasca Food and Wine
Boulder, CO
Terry Theise
Terry Theise Estate Selections
Silver Spring, MD
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
"A restaurant that demonstrates high standards of hospitality and service. Candidates must have been in operation for at least the past five years."
Canlis
Seattle
Owners:The Canlis Family
Spiaggia
Chicago
Owner: Tony Mantuano
Terra
St. Helena, CA
Owners: Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani
Vetri
Philadelphia
Owners: Marc Vetri and Jeff Benjamin
La Grenouille
New York City
Owner: Gisele Mason
