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MFDF Award Nominations 2012

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We are please to announce the shortlist of nominees for its 2012 Awards, the most prestigious food and drink awards in the region.

The Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards provide a benchmark for excellence in the hospitality industries throughout Greater Manchester. The Judges had some tough decisions to make this year, resulting in a very strong set of contenders in all categories.

And now you get a chance to have your say! Below we have a list of all shortlisted venues and now is the time to tell the Judges which is your favourite.

The Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony will be held on October 8th at The Lowry Hotel Manchester where the award winners will be announced.

You can only vote once, so make yours count!

Voting Closes Monday 3rd October at 12pm.

The nominations are…

Casual Dining Venue of the Year

Dosa Express19, Copson Street, Withington Manchester, M20 3HE
Teacup53-55 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA
Linda's Pantry23 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL
Barburrito1 Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Lancashire M1 1RG
Home Sweet Home49 - 51 Edge St, Northern Quarter Manchester M4 1HW
Easy Fish Co117 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor SK4 4HY

Food Pub of the Year

Mark Addy Stanley St, Salford, M3 5EJ
The White Hart51 Stockport Road, Lydgate, Saddleworth, Oldham OL4 4JJ
OddfellowsMoor End Road, Mellor, Cheshire SK6 5PT
The Red Lion112 Buxton Road, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8ED
Shoulder of MuttonHolcombe Village, Bury, BL8 4LZ
Sam's Chop HouseChapel Walks, Back Pool Fold, Manchester M2 1HN

Pub of the Year

Port Street Beer House39-41 Port Street, Manchester M1 2EQ
The Angel6 Angel Street Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 4BQ
The Castle66 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE
Salutation2 Higher Chatham Street, M15 6ED
The Kings Arms11 Bloom Street, Salford, M3 6AN
The Magnet51 Wellington Road North, Stockport, SK4 1HJ

Chef of the Year

Andrew Nutter, NuttersEdenfield Road Norden, Rochdale, UK OL12 7TT
Eric Moreau, 63 Degrees20 Church Street Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 1PN
Simon Stanley, Damson113 Heaton Moor Rd , Stockport, SK4 4HY
Mini Sankar, Sanmini's7 Carrbank Lodge, Ramsbottom Lane, Ramsbottom, Lancashire BL09DJ
Louise Varley, Hideaway16-18 Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9HT

Newcomer of the Year

The Wharf6 Slate Wharf, Castlefield Manchester, M15 4ST
Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecote84 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ
63 Degrees20 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PN
Oast HouseThe Oast House The Avenue Courtyard Spinningfields, M3 3AY
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WW
The Bakerie and Bakerie Tasting Store45 Lever Street, Manchester, M60 7HP

Restaurant of the Year

Bar of the Year

Common 39-47, Edge Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1HW
Liars Club19A Back Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 2PB
Corridor Bar6 Barlow's Croft, Salford, M3 5DY
Epernay Champagne BarGreat Northern Tower, Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4EE
Socio Rehab100-102 High Street, Manchester M4 1HP
Australasia 1 The Ave, Spinningfields Manchester M3 3AP

Best Food and Drink Retail Outlet

BoothsThe Garage Red, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2BS
P.J.Howarth & Son304 Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5DP
Easy Fish Co105 Heaton Moor Rd, Stockport, SK4 4HY
Barbakan67-71 Manchester Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9PW
Unicorn Grocery 89 Albany Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0BN
Park Lane Bakery Prestwich

Best Coffee Bar or Tea Shop

Coffee Fix80 Church Road, Gatley, SK8 4NQ
North Tea Power 36 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1LA
Home Sweet Home49 - 51 Edge St, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1HW
The Art of Tea47 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 6TW
Macaroon by Alison Seagrave569 Bury Road, Rochdale, Lancashire OL11 4DQ
Cornerhouse 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NH

Wine Retailer of the Year

Reserve176 Burton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M20 1LH
Winos63 George Street, Oldham, OL1 1LX
Hanging Ditch 42-44 victoria street, manchester M3 1ST
Evuna 277 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4
Gaucho 2A St. Marys Street, Manchester, M3 2LB
Turton Wines270 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9JG

Food and Drink Pioneers

Almost Famous, Pop Up Burger Experience83 High St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 1BE
The Yacht Club, Manchester’s Pop Up French Riveria Summer BarSpinningfields Estate, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3JE
Cracking Good Food, Manchester Based Cooking Network8 Napier Rd, Manchester M21 8AW
The Spice Club, Manchester’s First Secret Supper ClubManchester
Sow the City, Helping People in Manchester Grow Their Own FoodManchester
English Rose Bakery, Bringing the French Macaroon to ManchesterManchester

Best Family Friendly Venue

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Manchester Food Hero Award

This is your chance to nominate any food and drink related person or business that you think has provided sterling service, real quality or unbelievable commitment to making Greater Manchester a better food and drink region. Everybody and every business can be in your sights from top chefs to great waiting staff to dinner ladies; from five star dining venues through wonderful bars to classic pubs via great catering companies and excellent foodie shops.