And the Nominees Are…
Results for Week One of Voting for the Golden Foodies, People's Choice Food Awards are in! You can now at Golden Foodie Awards for the second week: The second week’s categories (Saturday, Aug. 8- Friday, Aug. 14) will be Best Indian, Best Mexican, Best Italian, Best French Cuisine, Best Asian, Best Mediterranean; and Best Vegetarian will be up for votes.
And the nominees are…
Best New Restaurant
Waterman's Harbor, Dana Point
Moulin Bistro, Newport Beach
SOCIAL , Costa Mesa
Chef of the Year
Chef Andrew Sutton of Napa Rose
Chef Ryan Adams of 370 Common
Craig Strong, Studio
Pastry Chef of the Year
Chef Lee Smith at Montage Laguna Beach
Ashley Guzman, The North Left in Santa Ana
Chef Dave Rossi, The Ranch in Anaheim
People's Choice Food Awards:
Bartender of the Year 2015
Alex Filkins, Wild Goose Tavern
Mike West, SOCIAL Costa Mesa
Benjamin Gonzales, Hopscotch
Best Cocktails
The Blind Rabbit, Anaheim
Arc Food and Libations, Costa Mesa
SOL Cocina
Best Dessert
Maro Wood Grill, Laguna Beach
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Anaheim
THE RANCH Restaurant & Saloon, Anaheim
Best Sushi
Bluefin, Newport Beach
Hamamori, Costa Mesa
Riptide, Mission Viejo
Best Food Writer
Cathy Thomas
Brad Johnson
Anita Lau
Best Food Radio
Food News with Melinda Lee
The Fork Report with Neil Saavedra
The So Cal Restaurant Show with Andy Harris
Best Service Award
Anaheim White House, Anaheim
Villa Roma, Laguna Hills
The Hobbit, Orange
