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MFDF Award Nominations 2011

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We are please to announce the shortlist of nominees for its 2011 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 17 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…

Restaurant of the Year

Damson113 Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, SK4 4HY
Michael Caines Restaurant at Abode Manchester107 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB
The Mark AddyStanley Street, Salford, M3 5EJ
Ramsons18 Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9HT
Gaucho2A St Marys Street, Manchester, M3 2LB
Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant21 New Cathedral Street, Manchester, M1 1AD

Best Bar

Black Dog BallroomCorner of Tib Street/Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PW
The Alchemist3 Hardman Street, Spinningfields, Manchester, M4 1PW
Electrik559 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 0AE
The Molly House26 Richmond Street, Manchester M1 3NB
Port Street Beer House39-41 Port Street, Manchesterm, M1 2EQ
The River Bar, Lowry Hotel 50 Dearmans Place, Salford, M3 5LH

Best Newcomer

Australasia1 The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3AP
Bistro 184758 Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3HZ
CicchettiGround Floor, House of Fraser, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2QG
Port Street Beer House39-41 Port Street, Manchester, M1 2EQ
The Rose Garden218, Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LW
Vertigo36 John Dalton, Street, Manchester, M2 6LE

Chef of the Year

Bryn EvansRhubarb
Laurence Tottingham & Mary-Ellen McTagueAumbry
Ian ArmstrongVertigo
Robert Owen BrownMark Addy
Pete TaylorRoom
Stuart ThomsonHarvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant and Brasserie

Best Pub

Bar Fringe8 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JN
The Castle Hotel66, Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE
The Angel Pub6 Angel Street, Manchester. M4 4BQ
The Briton's Protection50 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5LE
The Nursery Inn258 Green Lane, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Sk4 2NA
The Parlour66, Beech Road, Chorlton, M4 1LE

Best Coffee Shop or Casual Dining Venue

The Chocolate Cafe2 Bolton Street, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9HX
Jack SprattSt James House, John Dalton Street, Manchester, M2 6WH
Kebabish49, Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EF
North Tea Power36 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LA
Tampopo16 Albert Square, Manchester, M2 5PF
Teacup on Thomas Street55 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA

Best Food and Drink Retail Outlet

BarbakanDelicatessen, 67-71 Manchester Road, Chorlton cum Hardy, M21 9PW
Bradley's Bakery225 King's ROad, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9EE
The Cheese PlaceUnit 6, Radius Building, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1AY
J.A. Hyman (Titanics)123-129 Waterloo Road, Cheetham, Manchester, M8 8BT
Out of the Blue484 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9AQ
W.H. Frosts Butchers14 Chorlton Place, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9AQ

Best Wine List

Evuna277-279 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EW
Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant21 New Cathedral Street, Manchester, M1 1AD
Gaucho2A St Marys Street, Manchester, M3 2LB
Michael Caines Restaurant at Abode Manchester107 Picadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB
Ramsons16-18 Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9HT
The River Bar and Restaurant, The Lowry Hotel50 Dearmans Place, Salford, M3 5LH

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.