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TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER
RESTAURANTS SAVOUR BEST DINING SPOTS IN 2015
Sydney’s Quay restaurant has won the Restaurant of the Year award for the second consecutive year at the largest consumer-led restaurant awards in Australia.
More than 400 guests gathered in Brisbane last to celebrate the Savour AustraliaTM Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS National Awards for Excellence. The awards recognise hospitality operators that provide exceptional service, demonstrate culinary excellence, and great value for money. The Awards for Excellence criteria are determined by consumers who rank what is important to them in the dining experience.
The winners of the major award categories include:
Quay, The Rocks – Restaurant of the Year;
Blond Catering – Austral Bricks Design Studio, Marrickville, NSW – Caterer of the Year;
National Wine Centre, Adelaide – George Mure Memorial Professional Development Award;
Compass Group, Melbourne Zoo – Green Table Award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability
Sofitel, Brisbane – Innovative Workplace Training Award.
In addition to their major awards, Blond Catering also won best Venue Caterer and Quay took out the Fine Dining Restaurant category. This is the second year Quay has been crowned Restaurant of the Year, having also received the award in 2014. Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) CEO John Hart congratulates all winners and finalists on their achievements. “Tonight we recognise the best of the best in our industry. Special congratulations must go to the team at Quay who have won Restaurant of the Year two consecutive years in a row. It is a testament to their hard work in delivering exceptional dining experiences year after year. “It is quite fitting Quay is awarded this accolade in Brisbane, which will become the home of a flagship Fink Group restaurant in 2016. The Brisbane dining scene will be richer with the addition of this restaurateur’s passion and skill,” Mr Hart says. The National Awards for Excellence also marks the launch of R&CA’s SavourSummer campaign - a national social media photo competition aimed at capturing the nation’s favourite restaurant dishes. This year’s theme is SavourSunday – capturing great meals enjoyed on weekends.
Mr Hart says the competition underlines the importance of social media in promoting the exceptional food experiences provided by the hospitality industry. “Dining out is the most popular out-of-home activity for Australians on weekends. What better way
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to capture these experiences than through photos collected and shared by customers over the summer trading period. “The digital age is upon us, with Smartphone ownership estimated at around 81 per cent in Australia. Customers share their meals on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Businesses cannot ignore this channel in promoting their business,” says Mr Hart. Consumers participating in the competition must upload their Sunday dining pictures using the hashtag #SavourSunday and tag the establishment location, then register on the campaign website savoursunday.com.au to win. R&CA has partnered with Singapore Airlines to offer the diner with the best Sunday photo a trip to Japan to enjoy either lunch or dinner at Luke Mangan’s Salt in Tokyo. “I am confident the competition will highlight the best people, produce and places that make our weekend cafe and restaurant culture great. Our dining experiences are a key feature of Tourism Australia’s ongoing Restaurant Australia campaign,” Mr Hart says.
ABOUT SAVOUR AUSTRALIA The Savour AustraliaTM Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence is a nationally recognised, independently judged awards program that highlights exceptional service, culinary excellence, incredible ambience and value for money. Savour Australia is R&CA's consumer brand, aimed at promoting and profiling caterers, restaurants and café businesses to avid diners. The Savour Australia website offers diners one of the largest online directories of restaurants and cafes to search and book from.
Join the conversation on the Awards for Excellence at Savour Australia #savourawards
https://www.facebook.com/savouraustralia
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2015 NATIONAL WINNERS
RESTAURANT AWARDS
ASIAN RESTAURANT Sponsored by OpenTable
TAS Me Wah Restaurant, SANDY BAY
BAKERY / PATISSERIE
Sponsored by Bulla
VIC Red Chocolate Tree, SALE
BEER CAFÉ / WINE BAR
Sponsored by Lion
QLD Bavarian Bier Café, BROADBEACH
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Bulla
VIC The Counter Espresso, HAWTHORN
BURGER CAFÉ
Sponsored by Bidvest
NSW - Sydney Burger Project Australia, SYDNEY
CAFÉ RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Di Bella Coffee
VIC - Regional The Pickled Sisters Café, WAHGUNYAH
CHINESE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
NSW - Sydney The Century Restaurant, PYRMONT
COFFEE SHOP / TEA HOUSE
Sponsored by Beloka Water
WA Coffee Club, KALAMUNDA
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Alsco
VIC - Regional Omy Restaurant, BEACONSFIELD
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by ComCater & Rational
SA George's on Waymouth, ADELAIDE
FAMILY DINING RESTAURANT
Sponsored by American Express
SA Cucina Nuova, HENLEY BEACH
FINE DINING RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Alsco
NSW - Sydney Quay, THE ROCKS
VIC Brae, BIRREGURRA (REGIONAL WINNER)
GREEK RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Commercial Energy Brokers Australia
VIC Hellenic Republic, EAST BRUNSWICK
INDIAN / SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Hostplus
QLD Indian Empire on Runaway Bay, RUNAWAY BAY
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Entertainment Publications
SA Chianti, ADELAIDE
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by American Express
QLD Saké Restaurant & Bar, BRISBANE
NEW RESTAURANT
Sponsored by H&L Australia
QLD Kiyomi - Jupiters Hotel & Casino, BROADBEACH
PIZZA RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Tiger Corp
QLD Trattoria Amici - RACV Royal Pines Resort, BENOWA
RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL / MOTEL / RESORT
Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
QLD Bistro On3 - Sofitel Gold Coast, BROADBEACH
RESTAURANT IN A PUB / CLUB / TAVERN
Sponsored by Lion
QLD Malt at the Brewery, TOWNSVILLE
RESTAURANT IN A WINERY
Sponsored by Hostplus
VIC Wild Dog Winery Restaurant, WARRAGUL
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Beloka Water
WA Mosmans Restaurant, MOSMAN PARK
SMALL BAR
Sponsored by Lion
SA Bar Torino, ADELAIDE
SPECIALTY RESTAURANT
Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
WA Meeka Restaurant, SUBIACO
STEAK RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Bidvest
NSW - Sydney The Cut Bar & Grill, THE ROCKS
SUSHI BAR
Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher
SA Sushi Train Unley Metro, HYDE PARK
TAPAS RESTAURANT
Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
NSW - Sydney Postales Restaurant and Tapas Bar, SYDNEY
THAI RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher
SA Golden Boy, ADELAIDE
PEOPLE, PRODUCT & PLACE TOURISM RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Tourism Australia
VIC Jack Rabbit Vineyard Restaurant, BELLARINE
CATERING AWARDS
CORPORATE CATERER
Sponsored by American Express
NSW - Sydney Commonwealth Bank of Australia, SYDNEY
EVENTS CATERER
Sponsored by Beloka Water
ACT Hyatt Hotel Canberra, YARRALUMLA
FUNCTION / CONVENTION CENTRE CATERER
Sponsored by ComCater & Rational
VIC Fenix Events, RICHMOND
INDUSTRIAL / INSTITUTIONAL CATERER
Sponsored by Hostplus
VIC Alliance Catering - Geelong Grammar School, CORIO
NEW CATERER
Sponsored by H&L Australia
ACT Bookplate Café - National Library of Australia, PARKES
RESTAURANT CATERER
Sponsored by Alsco
SA Windy Point Café & Pavilion, BELAIR
SITE-CONTRACT CATERER
Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher
ACT Trippas White Group - Australian Institute of Sport, BRUCE
SMALL CATERER
Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
WA Creative Catering, WANGARA
VENUE CATERER
Sponsored by Commercial Energy Brokers Australia
NSW - Sydney Blond Catering - Austral Bricks Design Studio, MARRICKVILLE
WEDDING CATERER
Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
VIC Atlantic Group, DOCKLANDS
MAJOR AWARDS
CATERER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored By Arthur J Gallagher
NSW - Sydney Blond Catering - Austral Bricks Design Studio, MARRICKVILLE
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Hostplus
NSW - Sydney Quay, THE ROCKS
GEORGE MURE MEMORIAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD
National Wine Centre, ADELAIDE
GREEN TABLE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Sponsored by Green Table Australia
Compass Group – Melbourne Zoo
INNOVATIVE WORKPLACE TRAINING AWARD
Sofitel, BRISBANE
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