![]() ![]() ![]() The description of the Best Service category certainly fits The Winery: “Service can make the difference between a terrific meal and a terrible experience. ![]() In the category of Best Service Award, the nominees were Taco Rosa in Newport Beach, Vine in San Clemente, and The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar in Newport Beach. Noah and his wife, Marin, will be opening Arc Butcher and Baker on the Balboa Peninsula this fall. Taking home the statue was Noah von Blom, a Newport Beach resident who opened his popular Arc restaurant in Costa Mesa’s SOCO several years ago. In the category of Chef of the Year, the three nominees were Michael Rossi of The Ranch Restaurant, Blake Mellgren of Craft House, and Noah von Blom of Arc. Many Newport Beach and Laguna Beach restaurants were nominated in various categories, with several bringing home the top award. Hosted by Simon Majumdar with help from Neil Saavedra, Golden Foodie statuettes were awarded in 17 categories (in between screenings of several fun videos featuring nominated chefs). Wines were courtesy of Bouchaine Vineyards. Then it was on to the Marriott’s ballroom, with tables adorned with edible (and drinkable) art from Roederer, cheese and fruit platters from Melissa’s Produce, fresh baked bread by OC Baking Co., shortbread sticks by Mixed Bakery, dark chocolate madeleines by Sweet Surrender Specialty Desserts & Pastries, and mini donuts by Miss Mini Donuts. The sold-out event began in the Marriott’s Rose Garden, where guests indulged in wine, cocktails, craft beer, and small bites from Angelina’s Pizzeria, Filomena’s, Pascal & Baja Shellfish Farms, Mix Mix Kitchen + Bar / Terrace by Mix Mix, Legado Bar + Kitchen, Urbana, Haute Productions, Wreckless, AnQi by House of An, Cambalache, Villa Roma and Georgia’s. The Golden Foodie Awards celebrate the achievements of local, chef-driven restaurants, as voted on by diners. That was the oft-repeated phrase last Sunday night at the 7 thannual Golden Foodie Awards, held at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. On the right is presenter Michael Jordan. ![]() By Christopher Trela | NB Indy Selanne General Manager Chad Sisco accepts the Golden Foodie Award for Best Wine List. ![]()
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