MEDIA RELEASE Immediate 29 th October 2012

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1 MEDIA RELEASE Immediate 29 th October 2012 RESTAURANT & CATERING BUSINESSES AWARDED TOP ACCOLADES AND BECOME BEST IN THE NATION The - National winners have been announced. 211 restaurants and 68 caterers from metropolitan and regional areas across the country have been recognised tonight for their outstanding commitment to quality and service at the industry s gala night of night s celebration held at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The program has seen its 15th year and the National event is a culmination of winners from 9 events held around Australia with around 1400 businesses participating in the 2012 program. Through the RACES Evaluation System venues were assessed by trained judges who dine anonymously and review the experience according to a predetermined, research-based and standardised set of criteria, making it the only truly systematic restaurant industry awards program in Australia. The judging process provides a benchmark for businesses that are involved and is specifically designed to objectively recognise and promote industry best practice. John Hart, CEO Restaurant & Catering commented, Restaurant & Catering congratulates all the winners and finalists in the 2012 National Awards. Their achievement in providing great food and great service is in itself, a wonderful contribution to the industry. The Awards for Excellence represent an important moment as the industry pauses to honour these outstanding venues for their great talent, innovation and commitment and to celebrate such well-deserved accolades. The major National Awards were hotly contested this year. This year saw fantastic success for regional business Eleonore's Restaurant Chateau Yering Hotel, Yering who received Restaurant of the Year and was winner of the Fine Dining Restaurant category. Eurest (Australia) Westpac Banking Group, Sydney NSW received Caterer of the Year and was winner of the Corporate Caterer category. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank received the Green Table Award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability and for the second year running Crown Melbourne Ltd - Food & Beverage Department received The George Mure Memorial Professional Development Award From Southern NSW the Meridian Café, Marulan, NSW has taken out the national title for Café Restaurant and the coveted Contemporary Australian Restaurant - National winner is Ashcrofts Restaurant, Blackheath, NSW.

2 MEDIA RELEASE Immediate 29 th October has seen a tough climate for restaurant and catering businesses that are experiencing a huge growth in wage costs and regulation that has made most restaurants only marginally viable. Restaurant & Catering is committed to supporting the professionalism and sustainability of the Australian hospitality industry and is delighted to announce the finalists and winners of the 2012 Awards Program. Please see the attached Finalists and Winners List for a complete list of the 36 National categories in the Awards for Excellence National. THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSOR: For further information on this media release please contact: John Hart CEO, Restaurant & Catering M E: jhart@restaurantcater.asn.au Samantha Rust Communications Manager, Restaurant & Catering M E: samr@restaurantcater.asn.au Images will be available from Tuesday 30 th October 2012.

3 RESTAURANT AWARDS Asian Restaurant Sponsored by Coca-Cola Cola Amatil Abell's Kopi Tiam, GRIFFITH Northern NSW O-Sushi, BYRON BAY Northern QLD Café China Seafood Restaurant, CAIRNS South Australia My Tho City, HINDMARSH South East QLD Saké Restaurant & Bar - Eagle Street Pier, BRISBANE (WINNER) Southern NSW Mylan Restaurant, WOLLONGONG Sydney & Surrounds Sugarcane Restaurant, SURRY HILLS Metropolitan Nobu, SOUTHBANK Regional Steam Asian Restaurant, RYE WA Metropolitan Nobu Perth, BURSWOOD Bakery / Patisserie South Australia Muratti Cakes & Gateaux, PROSPECT South East QLD Belle Epoque Patisserie, FORTITUDE VALLEY (WINNER) Breakfast Restaurant Beess & Co, YARRALUMLA Northern NSW Saltwater Restaurant, EMERALD BEACH Northern QLD The Waterline Restaurant, ROSSLYN BAY South Australia The Sebel Playford, ADELAIDE South East QLD Room with Roses, BRISBANE Southern NSW The Waterfront Café, MERIMBULA Sydney & Surrounds Deckhouse, WOOLWICH DOCK (WINNER) Metropolitan The Boulevard Restaurant & Functions, KEW Regional The Dunes, OCEAN GROVE WA Metropolitan Bluewaters Cottesloe, COTTESLOE WA Regional Café Pronto, MANDURAH

4 BYO Restaurant Sponsored by BARTERCARD Northern NSW Fig Tree Restaurant, BYRON BAY South East QLD Pitchfork Restaurant, PEREGIAN BEACH Sydney & Surrounds Sage at Glenbrook, GLENBROOK WA Metropolitan Nine Fine Food, PERTH WA Regional Newtown House, VASSE (WINNER) Café Restaurant Sponsored by Bidvest Beess & Co, YARRALUMLA Northern NSW Blackboard at the Beach, LENNOX HEAD Northern QLD Lure Restaurant, PORT DOUGLAS South Australia Assaggio Café, CAMPBELLTOWN South East QLD The Gunshop Café, WEST END Southern NSW Meridian Café, MARULAN (WINNER) Sydney & Surrounds Sydney Mint Café, SYDNEY Metropolitan Jack's Place, FERNTREE GULLY Regional Salix Bistro, MERRICKS NORTH WA Metropolitan Bluewaters Cottesloe, COTTESLOE WA Regional View Restaurant, ALBANY Chinese Restaurant China Tea Club, NORTH LYNEHAM Northern NSW Silver Dragon Chinese Restaurant, UMINA BEACH South Australia From Orient, ADELAIDE South East QLD Qi'Lin, TOOWOOMBA (WINNER) Southern NSW Royal Garden, WAGGA WAGGA Sydney & Surrounds Lees Fortuna Court Chinese Restaurant, CROWS NEST Metropolitan Silks, SOUTHBANK

5 Coffee Shop / Tea House Northern NSW Café Salt, CHARLESTOWN (WINNER) South Australia Argo on the Parade, NORWOOD South East QLD MYO 400 George, BRISBANE Southern NSW Green Zebra, ALBURY Sydney & Surrounds Maximus Atrium Café, SYDNEY WA Metropolitan Metrio & Co, NORTH PERTH Contemporary Australian Restaurant Sponsored by ALSCO Aubergine Restaurant, GRIFFITH Northern NSW Muse Restaurant and Café, POKOLBIN Northern QLD Tamarind, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, CAIRNS SA Metropolitan North Restaurant Adelaide Casino, ADELAIDE SA Regional Vintner's Bar & Grill, ANGASTON South East QLD Malt Dining, BRISBANE CBD Southern NSW Eschalot Restaurant, BERIMA Sydney & Surrounds Ashcrofts Restaurant,, BLACKHEATHB (WINNER) Metropolitan Mercer's, ELTHAM Regional Oscar W's Wharfside, ECHUCA WA Metropolitan Fraser's Restaurant, WEST PERTH WA Regional Mojo's Restaurant, BUNBURY Entertainment Restaurant Sponsored by APRA Teatro Vivaldi Restaurant, ON (WINNER) Northern NSW Live n Cookin at Lizotte's Newcastle, LAMBTON South East QLD EAST - Dining, Entertainment, Music, BROADBEACH Southern NSW The Garden Court, WAGGA WAGGA Sydney & Surrounds Live n Cookin at Lizotte's Sydney, DEE WHY WA Metropolitan Café at the Concert Hall, PERTH

6 European Restaurant Sponsored by Dimmi Northern NSW The Old George and Dragon Restaurant, EAST MAITLAND (WINNER) Northern QLD C'est Bon French Restaurant, CAIRNS South Australia D'Artagnan Restaurant, NORTH ADELAIDE South East QLD Rococo Noosa, NOOSA HEADS Sydney & Surrounds Felix Restaurant, SYDNEY Metropolitan Bolero's Restaurant, WARRANDYTE Regional Mt Eliza, MT ELIZA WA Metropolitan Bistro Felix, SUBIACO Family Restaurant Le Rendezvous Manuka, MANUKA Northern NSW Anchors Seafood Centre, BROADMEADOW Northern QLD Blue Moon Grill, TRINITY BEACH South Australia Sushi Train Welland Plaza, WELLAND South East QLD Krish Indian Cuisine Worongary, WORONGARY (WINNER) Southern NSW Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant, MERIMBULA Sydney & Surrounds Grissini Ristorante, MENAI Metropolitan TGI Fridays Cheltenham, CHELTENHAM WA Metropolitan Hog's Breath Café Kelmscott, KELMSCOTT Fine Dining Restaurant Sponsored by Vittoria Coffee Sage, BRADDON Northern NSW Restaurant Sanctuary, POKOLBIN South East QLD Spicers Peak Lodge, MARYVALE Sydney & Surrounds Sepia Restaurant, SYDNEY Metropolitan Jacques Reymond Restaurant, PRAHRAN Regional Eleonore's Restaurant Chateau Yering Hotel, YERING (WINNER) WA Metropolitan 1907 Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, PERTH

7 Greek Restaurant Sponsored by Entertainment Publications South Australia Zucca Greek Mezze, GLENELG Sydney & Surrounds Sofie's Greek Restaurant, BALMAIN Metropolitan Hellenic Republic, EAST BRUNSWICK (WINNER) Indian / Sub-Continent Restaurant Sponsored by Lion Chalisa Indian Restaurant, GREENWAY Northern NSW Kathmandu Kitchen, KINGSCLIFF Northern QLD Spice N Flavour, MACKAY (WINNER) South Australia Dhaba at the Spice Kitchen, LEABROOK South East QLD Hathi Indian Restaurant, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Southern NSW Kohli's Indian Restaurant, NOWRA Sydney & Surrounds AKI's Indian Restaurant, WOOLLOOMOOLOO MetropolitanSunrise Indian Restaurant, ASCOT VALE Regional Bukhara, WARRAGUL WA Metropolitan Punjab Indian Restaurant, INNALOO Italian Restaurant Sponsored by Vittoria Coffee Mezzalira Ristorante, CANBERRA CITY Northern NSW Fiasco Ristorante & Bar, COFFS HARBOUR Northern QLD Bel Cibo, PORT DOUGLAS South Australia Assaggio Ristorante, HYDE PARK (WINNER) South East QLD Mariosarti Toowong, TOOWONG Southern NSW Tuscany Woodfired Restaurant, NOWRA Sydney & Surrounds Ormeggio at The Spit, MOSMAN Metropolitan Donnini's,CARLTON Regional Rinaldo's Casa Cucina, WANGARATTA WA Metropolitan Galileo Buona Cucina, SHENTON PARK WA Regional Nonna's Restaurant, ALBANY

8 Mexican Restaurant Sponsored by Entertainment Publications Northern NSW Muchos Mexican, THE JUNCTION (WINNER) South East QLD Rosa Mexicano Kenmore, KENMORE Southern NSW Taco Bill Mexican Restaurant, ALBURY WA Metropolitan Santa Fe Restaurant, SUBIACO New Restaurant Sponsored by OAMPS Insurance Brokers Soju Girl, CANBERRA CITY (WINNER) Northern NSW 221 Restaurant & Bar, Royal Oak Hotel, CESSNOCK Northern QLD Indian Balti, GLADSTONE South Australia Press* Food & Wine, ADELAIDE South East QLD Reserve Restaurant Milton, MILTON Southern NSW Exeter Studio Restaurant, EXETER Sydney & Surrounds Clareville Kiosk, CLAREVILLE Metropolitan Conservatory, SOUTHBANK Regional Terminus at Flinders Hotel, FLINDERS WA Metropolitan Petite Mort, SHENTON PARK Pizza Restaurant La Posada, CANBERRA Northern NSW Fire in the Belly, LISMORE Northern QLD Yungaburra Pizzeria, YUNGABURRA South Australia The Original Hahndorf Pizza House, HAHNDORF South East QLD Bertoni's Pizza & Pasta, NOOSAVILLE Southern NSW Bon Aroma, BULLI Sydney & Surrounds Hugos Bar Pizza, KINGS CROSS (WINNER)

9 Restaurant in a Hotel / Motel / Resort Sponsored by American Express The Haig Italian Restaurant, BRADDON Northern NSW Restaurant Botanica Spicers Vineyards Estate, POKOLBIN Northern QLD Essence Jupiters Townsville, TOWNSVILLE (WINNER) South Australia The Sebel Playford, ADELAIDE South East QLD Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa, WILLOW VALE Southern NSW The Carrington Inn, BUNGENDORE Sydney & Surrounds Echoes Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, KATOOMBA Regional RACV Cape Shanck Resort, CAPE SCHANCK WA Regional Lime 303 Dog Rock Motel, ALBANY Restaurant in a Pub / Club / Tavern Sponsored by Lion Column Restaurant, National Press Club of Australia, BARTON Northern NSW Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie, LARGS Northern QLD Bistro at Cowboys Leagues Club, TOWNSVILLE (WINNER) South Australia The Marquis, ADELAIDE South East QLD Fix Restaurant & Wine Bar, BRISBANE Southern NSW Emeralds Restaurant, Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club, BARRACK HEIGHTS Sydney & Surrounds La Tratt, Fairfield RSL Club, FAIRFIELD Metropolitan Royal Saxon, RICHMOND WA Metropolitan The Breakwater, HILLARYS WA Regional Settlers Tavern, MARGARET RIVER Restaurant in a Winery Sponsored by Lifestyle Channel Northern NSW Nine, POKOLBIN South Australia The Kitchen Penny's Hill Winery, McLAREN VALE South East QLD The Barrel Room Café, BALLANDEAN Southern NSW Flint in the Vines, MURRUMBATEMAN

10 Regional WA Metropolitan Oakdene Vineyard Restaurant, WALLINGTON (WINNER) Sandalford Wines, CAVERSHAM

11 Seafood Restaurant Sponsored by Treasury Wine Estates Cape Cod Seafood Restaurant, DEAKIN Northern NSW Scratchley's on the Wharf, NEWCASTLE Northern QLD 2 Fish Restaurant, PORT DOUGLAS South Australia Louca's Seafood & Grill, ADELAIDE South East QLD Shuck, MAIN BEACH Southern NSW Quarterdeck Café, NAROOMA Sydney & Surrounds The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, GLEBE (WINNER) WA Metropolitan Mosman's Restaurant, MOSMAN PARK Small Bar Northern NSW Goldfish Hunter Valley, POKOLBIN South Australia Botanic Bar, ADELAIDE South East QLD 1two3 Mediterranean Dining & Lounge Bar, BROADBEACH (WINNER) Sydney & Surrounds Trevi Bar & Lounge, PENRITH Metropolitan Bluestone Downstairs, MELBOURNE Specialty Restaurant Sponsored by Marketing4Restaurants Saffron, MANUKA Northern QLD Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant, CAIRNS South Australia Red Ochre, NORTH ADELAIDE South East QLD The Wine Barrel Lounge, MUDGEERABA Southern NSW Thirsty Crow Brewery, WAGGA WAGGA Sydney & Surrounds Kazbah Balmain, BALMAIN Metropolitan Rumi Restaurant, EAST BRUNSWICK (WINNER) Regional The New Spanish Bar & Grill, MILDURA WA Metropolitan Meeka Restaurant, SUBIACO WA Regional Casellas Wine Tapas Grill, BUNBURY

12 Steak Restaurant Sponsored by Meat & Livestock Australia Northern NSW SSS BBQ Barns Cessnock, CESSNOCK Northern QLD Waterbar & Grill, CAIRNS South Australia The Barn Steakhouse, MOUNT GAMBIER Southern NSW Outback Steakhouse Wollongong, FAIRY MEADOW Sydney & Surrounds The Cut Bar & Grill, THE ROCKS (WINNER) Metropolitan The Point Albert Park, ALBERT PARK LANE WA Metropolitan The Old Brewery, PERTH WA Regional Rustlers Steakhouse, ALBANY Thai Restaurant Sponsored by Entertainment Publications Charlie's Sala Thai Restaurant, GREENWAY Northern NSW Authentic Thai Orchid Restaurant, PORT MACQUARIE South Australia Toptai, NORTH ADELAIDE South East QLD Thai Royal Restaurant, CENTENARY HEIGHTS (WINNER) Southern NSW Raya Thai Restaurant, HELENSBURGH Sydney & Surrounds Season Thai, GORDON Metropolitan Paladarr Thai Restaurant, ALPHINGTON Tourism Restaurant Northern NSW Esca Bimbadgen, POKOLBIN Queensland Bommie Restaurant - Hamilton Island Yacht Club, HAMILTON ISLAND South Australia The Botanic Gardens Restaurant, ADELAIDE Southern NSW Flint in the Vines, MURRUMBATEMAN Sydney & Surrounds Jonah's Restaurant & Boutique Hotel, WHALE BEACH Oakdene Vineyard Restaurant, t, WALLINGTON (WINNER) WA Metropolitan Sandalford Wines, CAVERSHAM WA Regional Settlers Tavern, MARGARET RIVER

13 CATERING AWARDS Corporate Caterer Sponsored by ALSCO Coyote Catering, FYSHWICK South East QLD Wine & Dine'm Catering, WOOLLOONGABBA Sydney & Surrounds Eurest (Australia) - Westpac Banking Group, SYDNEY (WINNER) Restaurant Associates (Australia) - BT Financial Group, MELBOURNE Western Australia WA Venue Catering, O'CONNOR Events Caterer Ten and a Half, PARKES Northern NSW Bonville Golf Resort, BONVILLE South Australia Epicure, HILTON South East QLD The Landing at Dockside, KANGAROO POINT Sydney & Surrounds Forte Catering and Events, ASHFIELD (WINNER) Original Foods Sustainable Catering, COLLINGWOOD Western Australia Fraser's Restaurant, WEST PERTH Function / Convention Centre Caterer Sponsored by Northern NSW Hunter Valley Gardens, POKOLBIN Northern QLD Townsville RSL, HERMIT PARK South Australia Adelaide Convention Centre, ADELAIDE South East QLD Gambaro Restaurant & Function Centre, PETRIE TERRACE Southern NSW City Beach Function Centre, WOLLONGONG Sydney & Surrounds The Horsley Conference & Events Centre, FAIRFIELD Atlantic Group [V], DOCKLANDS (WINNER) Western Australia Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, PERTH

14 Industrial / Institutional Caterer Sponsored by Bunzl Catering Supplies Northern NSW HS Caterer John Hunter Hospital, NEW LAMBTON Northern QLD Alliance Catering Australian Institutional of Marine Science, CAPE CLEVELAND South Australia Scolarest Flinders Housing, BEDFORD PARK South East QLD Alliance Catering Southport School, SOUTHPORT Southern NSW Alliance Catering Frenshem Schools MITTAGONG (WINNER) Sydney & Surrounds Scolarest (Australia) Loreto College, NORMANHURST Contemporary Catering, WANTIRNA Western Australia Scolarest (Australia) Scotch College, SWANBOURNE New Caterer Sponsored by American Express Alliance Catering - Arscott House, BELCONNEN Northern NSW Seasoned Events - Ettalong Beach Memorial Club, ETTALONG BEACH Encore St Kilda Beach, ST KILDA Western Australia Event Style, MOUNT HAWTHORN (WINNER) Restaurant Caterer Sponsored by Bidvest Northern NSW Restaurant Cuvee, POKOLBIN Northern QLD Salsa Bar & Grill, PORT DOUGLAS South East QLD Mariosarti, Bardon, BARDON (WINNER) Southern NSW Morrisons Winery and Restaurant, MOAMA Sydney & Surrounds Sails on Lavender Bay, McMAHONS POINT The Boulevard Restaurant & Functions, KEW Western Australia Indiana, COTTESLOE

15 Site-Contract Caterer Alliance Catering - Australian Institute of Sport, BRUCE (WINNER) Northern NSW Scolarest (Australia) - BAE Systems Flight Training, TAMWORTH Northern QLD ESS Support Services Worldwide - Range View, BLACKWATER South Australia Eurest HP, LOCKLEYS South East QLD Queensland Rail, BRISBANE Sydney & Surrounds Restaurant Associates (Australia) Google, PYRMONT Eurest (Australia) - Boeing VIC, PORT MELBOURNE Western Australia ESS Support Services Worldwide - Brockman 4 Production, TOM PRICE Small Caterer Coyote Catering, FYSHWICK South Australia Handmade Catering, ANGASTON Southern NSW M&B Food and Catering, MOSS VALE Sydney & Surrounds Piquant Catering, FIVE DOCK Ed Dixon Food Design, ABBOTSFORD (WINNER) Western Australia Sandalford Wines, CAVERSHAM Venue Caterer Sponsored by OAMPS Insurance Brokers Portrait Catering PARKES Northern NSW Blue Star Catering - Newcastle City Hall, NEWCASTLE South Australia Epicure - State Library, ADELAIDE South East QLD Spotless & The Mode Group, MILTON Sydney & Surrounds Sydney Entertainment Centre, DARLING HARBOUR (WINNER) Liberty Catering Concepts - Melbourne Zoo, PARKVILLE Western Australia AEG Ogden (Perth) - His Majesty's Theatre, PERTH Wedding Caterer Portrait Catering, PARKES Northern NSW Caves Beachside Cuisine, NEWCASTLE Northern QLD Jupiters Townsville, TOWNSVILLE (WINNER) South Australia National Wine Centre, ADELAIDE South East QLD Customs House, BRISBANE Southern NSW M&B Food and Catering, MOSS VALE Sydney & Surrounds L'Amour Catering, BONDI BEACH Atlantic Group [V], DOCKLANDS Western Australia The Breakwater, HILLARYS

16 SPECIAL AWARDS Green Table Award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability Sponsored by Green Table Australia Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, SOUTH BANK George Mure Memorial Professional Development Award Food and Beverage Training Department, Crown Melbourne Limited, SOUTHBANK (WINNER) South Australia Hilton Adelaide, ADELAIDE Western Australia Mosman s Restaurant, MOSMAN MAJOR AWARDS Caterer of the Year Sponsored by Bidvest Eurest (Australia) Westpac Banking Group, SYDNEY - NSW Restaurant of the Year Sponsored by Eleonore's Restaurant Chateau Yering Hotel, YERING - VIC

17 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER