Auckland hospitality superstars honoured at awards evening

Auckland hospitality superstars honoured at awards evening

The Lewisham Awards have been announced this evening at a sparkling event at SKYCITY Convention Centre.

The awards recognise the best in the local hospitality business as voted by those within the industry - and the hospo crowd came out in force to celebrate the best of the best.

Lewisham Foundation Chair Chris Upton says that the winners really do represent the pinnacle of talent in the industry.

“We’re very proud of all our finalists and winners – the establishments truly are the best in the city and the individuals are all very skilled at what they do.

“This is even further demonstrated by a high level of respect from their peers and it is great to see such a strong camaraderie within the industry,” Upton says.

A clear favourite amongst her peers, Damaris Coulter from Coco’s Cantina was named the Moët Hennessy Outstanding Hospitality Personality. She also received the Pernod Ricard Outstanding Restaurateur award.

The Foodstore’s Head Chef Mark Southon walked away with the Sous Chef Outstanding Chef award, and the Moana Pacific Fisheries Emerging Talent award was handed to Dominique Fourie from Merediths.

Ismo Koski from Sidart took out the SKYCITY Outstanding Maitre d’ award while James Goggin from The Foodstore was awarded the Angostura Outstanding Bartender award.

Lili Deng from Cereal Killa won Caffe L’affare Outstanding Coffee Establishment/Barista with
Crombie Lockwood Outstanding Waiter being won by Michelle Moore from the French Café.

Negociants Outstanding Wine Service Professional was awarded to Sven Neilson from Molten and the Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Sales Representative award went to Jacqui Clarke from Tickety-Boo.

In the hotly contested APRA & PPNZ Outstanding New Establishment award, newcomer Late Night Diner came out on top while the Menumate Outstanding Auckland Establishment award was won by Clooney. Beam Incorporated Outstanding Bar was awarded to Mea Culpa.

Tickety-Boo Liquor won Telecom Outstanding Supplier and George FM Outstanding Local was taken out by The Gypsy Tea Rooms. EuroVintage Outstanding Wine List was awarded to The Golden Dawn.

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