Manchester Food & Drink Festival announces 2016 awards shortlist – vote now!
- Written by I Love MCR
- Last updated 8 years ago
- Events, Food & Drink
Manchester Food and Drink Festival has announced the shortlists for the most prestigious food and drink awards in the region.
The Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards are the longest standing, best regarded awards in the region and are recognised both by the industry and consumers. They celebrate the best of our gastronomic offer and create a benchmark for excellence in the hospitality industry throughout Greater Manchester.
The establishments listed below have been nominated for an MFDF award by the MFDF judging panel, which is made up of the region’s leading food and drink critics and experts. They have been chosen to reflect the transformation of Manchester’s dining scene in recent years.
They will be posted on the MFDF website where they’ll face the public vote. Public votes will be combined with scores from the judging panel obtained via mystery shop visits made between the announcement date and the Gala Dinner on 10th October.
This year, awards will be presented in 17 categories including 5 new awards categories for 2016.
The categories and nominees include the following:
Restaurant of the Year 2016 sponsored by Caterer.com
Recognising the ‘best of the best’ dining establishments in Greater Manchester in 2016. This category can feature restaurants of any style or price point.
Hawksmoor, 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB
El Gato Negro, 52 King St, Manchester M2 4LY
Evelyn’s, G18 Tib St, Manchester M4 1NB
Volta, 167 Burton Rd, Manchester M20 2LN
Sugo, 22 Shaw’s Rd, Altrincham WA14 1QU
Levanter, 10 Square St, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9BE
Premium & Fine Dining Venue of the Year 2016 sponsored by Bookatable
This new award for 2016 aims to recognise the best premium to fine dining establishments across the city.
Hawksmoor, 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB
Manchester House, 18-22 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BZ
The French by Simon Rogan, The Midland Hotel, Peter St, Manchester M60 2DS
El Gato Negro, 52 King St, Manchester M2 4LY
Australasia, 1 The Avenue, Manchester M3 3AP
Iberica, 14-15 The Avenue, Manchester M3 3HF
Casual Restaurant of the Year 2016
This new award for 2016 aims to recognize the best informal dining establishments in Manchester..
Evelyn’s, G18 Tib St, Manchester M4 1NB
Sugo, 22 Shaw’s Rd, Altrincham WA14 1QU
Indian Tiffin Room, Chapel St, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1BR / 2 Isabelle Banks Street, First Street, Manchester M15 4RL
Rudy’s Pizza, 9 Cotton St, Manchester M4 5BF
Salvi’s, 19 John Dalton St, Manchester M2 6FW / Corn Exchange, Corporation St, Manchester M4 3TR
Volta, 167 Burton Rd, Manchester M20 2LN
Newcomer of the Year 2016 sponsored by Manchester Evening News
Recognising the best new food and drink operations to open in Greater Manchester since the last awards decision period (12th July 2015).
Albert’s Schloss, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR
Rudy’s Pizza, 9 Cotton St, Manchester M4 5BF
El Gato Negro, 52 King St, Manchester M2 4LY
Sugo, 22 Shaw’s Rd, Altrincham WA14 1QU
Indian Tiffin Room, 2 Isabelle Banks Street, First Street, Manchester M15 4RL
Evelyn’s, G18 Tib St, Manchester M4 1NB
Cheap Eats Venue Of The Year 2016
Recognising the best venues that are visited for a high value, quick and simple dining experience. This category can include cafes, takeaways and any venue whereby the price point and service style mean that a main meal and drink can be purchased for under £10.
Viet Shack, Arndale Market, 49 High St, Manchester M4 3AH
Honest Crust, Altrincham Market, 26 Market St, Altrincham WA14 1SA
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese, 10 Church St, Manchester M4 1PN
Chaat Cart, The Kitchens, Leftbank, Irwell St, Manchester M3 3AG
Siam Smiles, 48A George St, City Centre, Manchester M1 4HF
Lupo Caffe Italiano, 6af, 142 Chapel St, Salford M3 6AF
For the full list of categories and nominees and to vote visit www.foodanddrinkfestival.com
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