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MFDF Award winners announced
The Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards (MFDF) took place last night with 16 award winners announced from food and drink establishments across Greater Manchester. More than 450 nominees from the region’s hospitality industry came together at The Ticket Hall at Freight Island to celebrate for the first time at such a scale since before the pandemic.
With more nominees than ever before, those shortlisted for an award highlighted a remarkable year for the Manchester dining scene in 2021. After an extraordinary and uncertain 18 months for the city’s hospitality industry, the MFDF awards set out to showcase as many excellent food and drink businesses and talented hospitality professionals as possible.
The shortlists were compiled by the MFDF judging panel, made up of the region's leading food and drink critics, writers and experts. The categories were carefully considered and created to reflect an innovative, diverse, and inspiring food and drink industry.
And the winners are…
Restaurant of the Year
Recognising the ‘best of the best’ dining establishments in Greater Manchester in 2021, this category refers to venues visited primarily for a full dining experience featuring table service, alcohol license etc.
WINNER:
Baratxuri, 1 Smithy St, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9AT
Newcomer of the Year sponsored by Manchester Evening News
Recognising the best new food and drink operations to open in Greater Manchester since the last awards decision period (August 2020). Date eligibility: Establishments opened between August 2020 – June 2021.
WINNER:
Ramona, 40 Swan St, Manchester, M4 4FH
Bar of the Year
Recognising the best drinking venues in the region that specialise in a “wet-led” offer and aren’t considered ‘pubs’.
WINNER:
Albert's Schloss, 27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR
Chef of the Year
Aiming to recognise the most talented and outstanding work of chefs cooking in Greater Manchester kitchens – their skill, menu, commitment and contribution to the dining scene.
WINNER:
Rachel Stockley, Baraxturi
Pub or Craft ale bar of the Year
Recognising the finest pub and beer bars in the region, focusing on quality and range of ales, beers and atmosphere.
WINNER:
Edinburgh Castle, 17-19 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AW
Artisan Food Producer of the Year
Celebrating the fabulous array of food producers popping up around the region including bakeries, picklers, pie makers and everything in between.
WINNER:
Pollen Bakery, Cotton Field Wharf, 8 New Union St, Manchester M4 6FQ
Pop Up/ Project of the Year
Recognising exciting projects and events and showcasing innovation and creativity within the food and beverage sector.
WINNER:
Escape to Freight Island, 11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PZ
Neighbourhood Venue of the Year sponsored by Roomzzz Aparthotels
This award is set to recognise the superb establishments that are based in the suburbs of Greater Manchester.
WINNER:
Lily’s, 85 Oldham Rd, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7DF
Food Trader of the Year
Awarding the Greater Manchester-based food heroes that are gracing our food halls, markets and events with an ever increasing range of gastro goods.
WINNER:
Wholesome Junkies, 49 High St, Manchester M4 3AH
Affordable Eats of the Year sponsored by Just Eat
Recognising the best venues that are visited for a high value, quick and simple dining experience.
WINNER:
Rudy’s, 9 Cotton St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5BF / Petersfield House, Peter St, Manchester M2 5QJ
Coffee Shop of the Year
Recognising the best coffee shops and bars in Greater Manchester.
WINNER:
Federal, Northern Quarter, 9 Nicholas Croft, Manchester M4 1EY
Foody Neighbourhood of the Year
New for 2021, this award has been set up to celebrate those thriving communities and neighbourhoods in Greater Manchester that continue to build a name for themselves as a foodie destination outside of the city centre
WINNER:
Altrincham
Veggie/ Vegan Offering of the Year
This award recognises venues that provide innovative and exciting dining options for vegetarian and vegan diners.
WINNER:
Bundobust, 61 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2AG
Independent Drinks Producer of the Year
Celebrating the many exciting and innovative producers of artisan drinks in Greater Manchester.
WINNER:
Manchester Gin, 10-15 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP
Food and Drink Retailer of the Year
The Best Food and Drink Retailer celebrates the best food and drink shopping experiences in the region.
WINNER:
Ancoats General Store, 57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AB
Outstanding Achievement Award
Recognising someone who has contributed something outstanding to the hospitality industry in Greater Manchester.
WINNER:
Mital Morar, Store Group.
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Posted on 28 September 2021
