Well. That was really cool. After a thirty day nomination process and an exciting five day vote that saw over 50,000 hits, the polls have closed in the forum and we now have 40 Urban Diner Award winners, all chosen by the bright lights of BC’s food and beverage community.
Before I introduce the winners, let me first say a big thank you to all the members of the forum who took the time out of their busy lives to participate. I’m so pleased at the response these awards have been getting in the community, and I’m excited for the ceremony/party on Monday. It’s going to be a shindig for sure.
And now without further adieu, the winners!
Best Suburban | The Pear Tree
Best Whistler | The Bearfoot Bistro
Best Okanagan | Terrace at Mission Hill
Best Vancouver Island | Brasserie L’Ecole
Best Food Website | CityFood.com
Best Food Publication | EAT Magazine
Best Food Writer | Jamie Maw
Best Wine Store | Marquis Wine Cellars
Best Food Store | Les Amis Du Fromage
Bartender of the Year | David Wolowidnyk (West)
Best Kitchen Team | Fuel Restaurant
Best Service Team | West Restaurant
The Nudge Award | Kurtis Kolt (Salt Tasting Room)
Service All Star | Paul Grunberg (Chambar)
Role Model of the Year | John Bishop (Bishop’s)
Best Desserts | Cin Cin Ristorante
Best Cocktail List | Boneta
Best Cafe | 49th Parallel
Best Small Plates | Bin 941 Tapas Parlour
Best Room With A View | Nu Restaurant
Best Bargain | So.cial Custom Butcher Shop & Deli
Best Hotel Dining | Bacchus at the Wedgewood
Best European Casual | Chambar Belgian Restaurant
Best European | Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill
Best Japanese | Hapa Izakaya
Best Chinese | Sun Sui Wah
Best Other Asian | Vij’s
Best Americas | Cobre
Best Regional | Aurora Bistro
Best Casual | Chambar Belgian Restaurant
Best Formal | West Restaurant
Best Wine List | The Bearfoot Bistro
Sommelier of the Year (tie) | Neil Ingram of Boneta and Tom Doughty of Fuel
Best New Design | Yew Restaurant + Bar
Best New Wood | Boneta
Best New Service | Fuel Restaurant
Best New Casual | Boneta
Best New Formal | Fuel Restaurant
Chef of the Year | Andrey Durbach (Parkside, Pied-a-Terre, La Buca)
