TheGastroclub Wins At Manchester Food & Drink Awards
Well guys we did it! TheGastroclub was awarded ‘Manchester’s Food Hero’. Congurations everyone and thanks for all those who voted for us. (pictures of our award to follow!) Here’s a list of the other nominations and winners from the night:
Restaurant of the Year 2011 – Winner, Ramsons, Bury,
Other nominated restaurants:
Damson
Michael Caines Restaurant at Abode
The Mark Addy,
Gaucho
Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant
Chef of the Year – Winner, Laurence Tottingham & Mary-Ellen McTague (Aumbry)
Other nominated chefs:
Bryn Evans, Rhubarb, West Didsbury
Ian Armstrong, Vertigo
Robert Owen Brown, Mark Addy
Pete Taylor, Room
Stuart Thomson, Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant
Pub of the Year – Winner, The Parlour
Other nominated pubs:
Bar Fringe
The Castle Hotel
The Angel Pub
The Briton’s Protection
The Nursery Inn
Bar of the Year 2011 – Winner, Electrik
Other nominated bars:
Black Dog Ballroom
The Alchemist
The Molly House
Port Street Beer House
The River Bar, Lowry Hotel
Newcomer of the Year 2011 – Winner, Cicchetti
Other’s nominated:
Australasia
Bistro 1847
Port Street Beer House
The Rose Garden
Vertigo
Best Coffee Shop or Casual Dining – Winner, The Chocolate Café, Ramsbottom
Other’s nominated:
Jack Spratt
Kebabish
North Tea Power
Tampopo
Teacup
Best Food and Drink Retail Outlet – Winner, WH FROSTS THE BUTCHERS.
Others nominated:
Barbakan, Delicatessen
Bradley’s Bakery, Ashton-under-Lyne
The Cheese Place, Prestwich
J.A. Hyman (Titanics), Cheetham
Out of the Blue, Chorlton
Best Wine List – Winner, Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant
Others nominated:
Evuna
Gaucho
Michael Caines Restaurant at Abode Manchester
Ramsons, Bury
The River Bar and Restaurant, The Lowry Hotel
Best Family Friendly Venue – Winner, Croma
Manchester Food Hero Award – Winner, TheGastroclub.com
Truly Good Food – Winner, Shlurp
The Howard and Ruth Award for Outstanding Achievement – Winner, Dimitri Griliopoulos