Every year, a panel of the cityâs best food and drink experts vote to create a shortlist for the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards. Hereâs the line up in full.
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Won last year by Ramsons, the nominees this year are:
Aumbry, Prestwich
Rose Garden, Didsbury
Cicchetti, City Centre
Australasia, Spinningfields, City Centre.
Zouk. City Centre
Red Chilli, City Centre.
Hideaway, Ramsbottom.
Southern 11, Spinningfields, City Centre.
Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant, City Centre.
Yuzu, City Centre.
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Won last year by Cicchetti, the nominees this year are:
The Bakerie and Bakerie Tasting Store, City Centre
Gorilla, City Centre
Oast House, Spinningfields, City Centre
63 Degrees, City Centre
Le Relais de Venise, City Centre
The Wharf, Castlefield
CHEF OF THE YEAR
Won last year by Laurence Tottingham and Mary Ellen McTague at Aumbry the nominees this year are:
Louise Varley, Hideaway, Ramsbottom
Mini Sankar, Sanmini, Ramsbottom
Simon Stanley, Damson, Heaton Moor
John Thompson, Cicchetti, City Centre
Eric Moreau, 63 Degrees, City Centre
Andrew Nutter, Nutters, Rochdale
PUB OF THE YEAR
Won last year by The Parlour, the nominees this year are:
The Magnet, Stockport
The Kings Arms, Salford
Salutation, Manchester
The Castle, Northern Quarter, City Centre
The Angel, Ancoats
Port St Beer House, Northern Quarter, City Centre
FOOD PUB OF THE YEAR: NEW AWARD!
Nodding to our regionâs exceptional gastro pubs, this new award gives pub restaurants the chance to be recognised in their own category. The nominees are:
Samâs Chop House, City Centre
Shoulder of Mutton, Holcombe Village, Ramsbottom
Red Lion, High Lane, Stockport
Oddfellows, Mellor
White Hart, Saddleworth
Mark Addy, City Centre
CASUAL DINING VENUE OF THE YEAR: NEW AWARD!
Casual dining to truly casual and informal eating experiences, open to self service dining venues, food on the go, sandwich and lunch offerings, takeaways, buffets or the food offering within a good coffee shop or cafe.
Barburrito, City Centre branches
Teacup, Northern Quarter, City Centre
Lindaâs Pantry, City Centre
Dosa Express, Withington
Home Sweet Home, Northern Quarter, City Centre
Easy Fish Co, Heaton Moor
BAR OF THE YEAR
Last yearâs winner was Electrik in Chorlton. The nominees this year are:
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Common, Northern Quarter, City Centre.
Liars Club, City Centre.
Corridor Bar, Salford.
Epernay Champagne Bar, City Centre.
Socio Rehab, Northern Quarter, City Centre.
Australasia, Spinningfields, City Centre.
BEST FOOD AND DRINK RETAIL OUTLET
Last yearâs winner was W H Frosts in Chorlton. The nominees this year are:
Booths, MediaCityUK, Salford.
P.J.Howarth & Son, Urmston.
Easy Fish Co, Heaton Moor, Stockport.
Barbakan, Chorlton.
Unicorn, Chorlton.
Park Lane Bakery, Prestwich.
BEST COFFEE BAR OR TEA SHOP
Last yearâs winner was The Chocolate Café in Ramsbottom. This year, the nominees are:
Coffee Fix, Gatley
North Tea Power, Northern Quarter, City Centre
Home Sweet Home, Northern Quarter, City Centre
The Art of Tea, Didsbury
Macaroon by Alison Seagrave, Rochdale
Cornerhouse, City Centre
WINE RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2012 â NEW AWARD
This award recognises the best places to buy wine in the region. This category replaces Best Wine List. The nominees are:
Reserve, Didsbury
Winos, Oldham
Hanging Ditch, City Centre
Evuna, City Centre
Gaucho, City Centre
Turton Wines, Bolton
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FOOD PIONEERS - NEW AWARD
This award has been specially created to recognise a food project, pop up or club offering the best food innovation, one-off event or dining club. The idea is to recognise the ever-increasing, innovative and unique activity that enhances the cityâs food scene. The nominees are:
Almost Famous, Pop Up Burger Experience, Northern Quarter, City Centre
The Yacht Club, Manchesterâs Pop Up French Riveria Summer Bar, Spinningfields
Cracking Good Food, Manchester Based Cooking Network, Chorlton
The Spice Club, Manchesterâs First Secret Supper Club
Sow the City, Helping Manchester Grow Their Own Food
English Rose Bakery, Bringing the French Macaroon to Manchester