"To be selected by your peers as a leader in your category is a great honour in itself. I would say there would be few more credible then your own industry to decide who the best of the best is. We are looking forward to a celebratory night when the winners are revealed.''
Restaurant Association Bay of Plenty Branch president Andrew Targett said the awards were all about recognition from within the industry.
"We want to raise the profile of the regions local hospitality sector and highlight those that are doing well.''
The awards evening will be a night of glitz, glamour and celebration, with a Gatsby theme and hosted by Master Chef New Zealand winners Karena and Kasey Bird at Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant on Sunday, November 27.
People can vote for find more information at bayhospitalityawards.co.nz.
Bay Hospitality Awards 2016 Finalists:
Pernod Ricard Outstanding Bar
• Brooklyn Patio & Eatery
• Vaudeville
• Mount Brewing Bar Co.
Meadow Fresh Outstanding Barista
• Hans - Folk Café
• Kim Shine - The Dry Dock Cafe
• Dan - Luca Café
Lion Co Outstanding Bartender
• Romain Saenger - Vaudeville
• Hamish Doyle - Astrolabe Brew Bar
• Katie Short - The Barrio Brothers
Calnar Business Systems Outstanding Café
• Columbus Café (Gate Pa)
• Flat White Cafe
• Love Rosies
Bidvest Tauranga Outstanding Chef
• Martin Allan - Mount Brewing Co.
• Mark (Zef) Peterson - Macau Bar & Kitchen Lounge
• Ian Harrison - Rye American Kitchen & Spirits
Menumate Point of Sale Outstanding Caterer
• Good Things Kitchen
• Devour Catering
• Handcrafted Food
Moana New Zealand Emerging Talent
• Madison Boyd - Fish Face Seafood & Wine Bar
• Yasmin Wilton - The Long Table Café
• Jessica Payne - The Pizza Library Co.
OneMusic Outstanding Design/Ambiance
• Nomad Food & Wine
• Macau Bar & Kitchen Lounge
• Flat White Cafe
Menumate Point of Sale Outstanding Front of House
• Flying Burrito Brothers
• Neighbourhood Beer Kitchen
• Brooklyn Patio & Eatery
Independant NZ Outstanding New Venue
• The Rising Tide
• Nomad Food & Wine
• Fish Face Seafood & Wine Bar
Gilmours Tauranga Outstanding Restaurant
• Harbourside Restaurant
• Macau Bar & Kitchen Lounge
• Post Bank Restaurant
Spark Business Outstanding Sales Representative
• Dan Shea - Mills Reef Winery
• Clint Lowrie - Gilmours Tauranga
• Joel Bartosh - Birds Wine
Bidvest NZ Outstanding Street Food
• Johney's Dumpling House
• Tia's Tacos
• Elizabeth Café and Larder