Wow, what an amazing night! A big thanks to all the UD Forum members who participated in this year’s vote. And a big shout out to all our sponsors who made it all possible. Thank you all for your continued support of this dynamic community, it is greatly appreciated.
UPDATED: event pictures added April 10
Big love to our fabulous venue sponsor, Voya, who exceeded all my expectations with their care and dedication to all the details. You rock!
Many thanks to Mark Butschler and Tinhorn Creek Vineyards for bringing and pouring the wine! (Images by: Jackie Connelly)
Muchas gracias to the lovely ladies of Charton Hobbs for providing the lovely el Jimador tequila. (Images by: Jackie Connelly)
Much appreciation to local craft beer guys, R&B Brewing, for bringing the fine ales.
Many thanks to Vince Piccolo and the fine men and women of 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters for the awesome prizes.
Much gratitude to Skoah for providing the wicked pampering for our hard working front line of tourism.
A big thank you to Take and Atsuko Seki of Santoku for their brilliant Chef of the Year prize (two beautiful hand crafted Japanese kitchen knives).
Thank you to EAT Magazine for their continued support of the local food culture of British Columbia.
Thank you to Jackie Connelly for your passion and beautiful photography.
Thank you to Khristian Laroche for the fine wine basket for sommelier of the year.
Thank you to r.tl, Top Table, Les Amis du Fromage, and the Teahouse for the GC’s!
Congratulations to all the winners!
REGIONAL
Best Suburban
Pear Tree
Best Whistler
Araxi
Best Okanagan
Terrace at Mission Hill
Best Victoria
Zambri’s
Best Vancouver Island
The Pointe Restaurant @ Wickaninnish Inn
RETAIL
Best Beer Shop
Brewery Creek Liquor Store
Best Wine/Spirits Shop
Liberty Wine Merchants
Best Food Shop
Les Amis du Fromage
LOCAL DINING
Best Restaurant Formal
Fuel
Best Restaurant Casual
Campagnolo
Best Restaurant Value
Pied a Terre
Best European Formal
Le Crocodile
Best European Casual
Chambar
Best Asian
Vijs
Best Middle East/Africa
Le Marrakech
Best Americas
Cobre
Best Regional
Fuel
Best Desserts
Thomas Haas
Best Wine List
Uva
Best Beer List
Alibi Room
Best Cafe
49th Parallel Café
BEST NEW ~ announced live at the event
^ Best New Formal & Best New Design
Voya
^ Best New Casual
Campagnolo
^ Best New Restaurant Bar
Uva
INDUSTRY~ announced live at the event
^ Best Kitchen Team
Fuel
^ Best Service Team
Fuel
^ Chef of the Year
Robert Belcham
^ Bartender of the Year
Jay Jones (*award accepted by Voya bar staff as Mr. Jones was lost in Kentucky following the ‘bourbon trail’ at the time).
^ Sommelier of the Year & Service All-Star
Sebastien Le Goff (*was working at the time and had his bar staff drink his Tequila shots in his honour)
Here are some more images courtesy of Jackie Connelly and Heather Goldsworthy:
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Thanks Paul for throwing a great party. The no speeches was brilliant.
sorry i missed it! but the overdose of snow, spa and booze was worth it. congrats to all the winners!
Those lil burgers & mini dogs got my tummy rumbling still.
Fantastic party, Paul! Thanks to you, Robert and the staff of Voya and all the awesome sponsors.
Right back at ya Paul, I’m proud to work and be associated with such a stand up and wicked site as UD. You are a rock star.
And I am truly sad I missed those little mini burgers, I heard they were divine.
~ j
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