Auckland's top restaurateurs and bar staff honoured
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The stars of Auckland's hospitality industry have been celebrated at the annual Lewisham Awards.
Crowbar owner David Hawk took the night's top trophy, being named Outstanding Personality of the year.
Vivace founder Mandy Lusk, who also owns La Zeppa in Freeman's Bay, also had reason to celebrate, taking
away the Outstanding Restaurateur title.
Those seeking Auckland's best chef need look no further than The Grove in St Patrick's Square, where Outstanding Chef winner Sid Sahrawat works.
The fifth annual event took place at the Sky City Convention Centre, where a total of 16 trophies were awarded.
Winners:
The Pernod Ricard Outstanding Restaurateur
Mandy Lusk, Vivace
The Sky City Outstanding Maitre D
Brandon Lelaulu, Prego
The Hancocks Outstanding Waiter
Robere Potheir, Prego
The 42 Below Outstanding Bartender
Jeremy Earnshaw, Pasha
The Hospitality Standards Institute Outstanding Chef
Sid Sahrawat, The Grove
The Moana Pacific Seafood Innovative Chef
Simon Gault, Jervois Steak House
The Negociants New Zealand Outstanding Sommelier
Nick Harding, One Tree Grill
The Cafe Laffare Outstanding Barista
Kelvin Holst, Bambina
The Moet Hennessy Best Ambience and Style established
Prego
The Apra Best Ambience and Style emerging
Clooney
The Laurent Perrier Outstanding Wine List
Suite
The Red and White Cellar Outstanding Hospitality Personality
David Hawk, Suite
The Gilmours Outstanding Bar
Mea Culpa
The Food Service Grill Magazine Outstanding Supplier
Hancocks
The Restaurant Association Outstanding Sales Representative
Tim Severne, Hancocks
The Cointreau Outstanding Cocktail List
Coco Club
