It’s definitely a month for sore heads in Brisbane. Last night saw the best of Queensland’s hospitality scene come together for one of the biggest nights on the calendar: the Brisbane Times Good Food Guide awards.
Old hands were definitely there in force (big congratulations to Esquire for once again being Queensland’s only restaurant to be awarded three chefs hats) but it was great to see newer venues also getting the recognition they deserve. We’re especially excited for Liquidity’s client, The Sangria Bar, who were awarded Best Bar with Food.
While we’d love to shout our praise for every venue, menu, barista and beer pourer who make Brisbane’s wining and dining scene so great, the 2014/15 winners were:
Vittoria Coffee Restaurant of the Year
For the restaurant that consistently sets a benchmark for others to follow
Gerard’s Bistro, Fortitude Valley
Citi Chef of the Year
To acknowledge those with the craft and ability to make a real difference to the way we dine now and in the future
Ryan Squires, Esquire, Brisbane
Villa Maria, New Zealand Best New Restaurant
For the most exciting addition to Brisbane’s dining in the past 12 months
The Foraging Quail, New Farm
Young Chef of the Year
To acknowledge our best and brightest young rising stars in the kitchen
Ben Devlin, Esquire, Brisbane
La Maison Du Thé Regional Restaurant of the Year
For the best dining experience beyond Brisbane – in the bush or at the beach
The Fish House, Burleigh Heads
BYO Restaurant of the Year
For a restaurant that makes bringing your own wine a pleasure
Cinco Bistro, Camp Hill
Citi Service Excellence
To honour a major contribution to our
restaurant industry
Scott Durietz, Baguette, Ascot
Champagne Pol Roger Sommelier of the Year
Recognises an individual wine waiter who brings knowledge, experience, expertise and enthusiasm to the table
Penny Grant, Black Bird, Brisbane
Wine List of the Year
For a wine list that not only fits with a restaurant’s food but offers an excellent adventure at any level, large or small
Bacchus, South Bank
Drinks List of the Year
For a cleverly crafted, intelligent and venue-appropriate drinks list
Black Bird, Brisbane
Best Bar with Food
In celebration of Brisbane’s bar revolution, we honour a bar with great food
The Sangria Bar, South Bank
brisbanetimes.com.au Best Food Under $30
Recognises a venue that provides great quality food at wallet friendly prices
Kwan Brothers, Fortitude Valley
Vittoria Coffee Legend
For an individual’s outstanding long-term contribution to the industry
Andy Georges, Il Centro, Brisbane
Three Hats
Esquire, Brisbane
Two Hats
Aria, Brisbane
Urbane, Brisbane
Stokehouse, South Bank
The Fish House, Burleigh Heads
The Long Apron, Montville
The Tamarind, Maleny
Wasabi Restaurant & Bar, Noosa Sound
One Hat
85 Miskin St, Toowong
Black Hide Steakhouse, Petrie Terrace
Cinco Bistro, Camp Hill
E’cco Bistro, Brisbane
The Euro, Brisbane
The Foraging Quail, New Farm
GOMA Restaurant, South Brisbane
Gerard’s Bistro, Fortitude Valley
Il Centro, Brisbane
Jellyfish, Brisbane
Malt Dining, Brisbane
Moda, Brisbane
Prive 249, Brisbane
Public, Brisbane
Reserve, Milton
Restaurant Two, Brisbane
Sake, Brisbane
Tartufo, Fortitude Valley
Vintaged, Brisbane
Allure on Currumbin, Currumbin
Berardo’s, Noosa Heads
Chill on Tedder, Main Beach
Coast, Hervey Bay
Harrisons, Port Douglas
Nu Nu, Palm Cove
Ristorante Fellini, Main Beach
RockSalt, Broadbeach
Salt Grill Surfers, Paradise
Seaduction Surfers, Paradise
Spirit House, Yandina
Tamarind, Cairns
Ten Japanese, Broadbeach
Vanitas, Main Beach