The Restaurant Association of Maryland announced this afternoon their nominees for the annual “Stars of the Industry.” The awards honor the Maryland hospitality industry’s best in categories such as Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant, Chef of the Year, Caterer of the Year and more. Winners of these prestigious awards will be revealed at the 56th Annual McCormick & Company “Stars of the Industry” Awards Gala on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 6pm to midnight at Martin’s West in Baltimore.
Members of the dining public are strongly encouraged to visit www.marylandrestaurants.com/stars to cast their votes for their favorite nominees in each category. Competition is steep: in the past, more than 30,000 votes per year have been collected. Voting will continue until March 23, 2010.
AND THE NOMINEES ARE:
Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant (open 2 years or less)
• Abbey Burger Bistro, Baltimore
• B&O American Brasserie, Baltimore
• Blue Hill Tavern, Baltimore
• Hell Point Seafood, Annapolis
• Old Hickory Grille, Burtonsville
Chef of the Year
• Bill Crouse, Sotto Sopra
• Bryan Voltaggio, VOLT
• Jaime Ayala, RANAZUL
• Michael Costa, Pazo
• Rashad Edwards, Kali’s Restaurant Group
Pastry Chef of the Year
• Jamie Williams, Sugarbakers Cakes
• Joseph Poupon, Patisserie Poupon
• Kevin Scheuing, Tremont Grand Historic Venue
• Maura Radmanesh, Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge
• Susan Limb and Patrick Musel, Praline Bakery & Bistro
Favorite Restaurant
• Bistro Poplar, Cambridge
• Black Market Bistro, Bethesda
• Dutch’s Daughter, Frederick
• Gertrude’s, Baltimore
• Jack’s Bistro, Baltimore
Favorite Bar and/or Tavern
• The Brewer’s Art, Baltimore
• Bartenders, Baltimore
• Harborside Bar & Grill, West Ocean City
• Max’s Taphouse, Baltimore
• Red Eye’s Dock Bar, Eastern Shore
Favorite Caterer
• Black Diamond Catering
• Ceresville Mansion
• Chef’s Expressions
• Herrington on the Bay
• Innovative Gourmet
Wine and Beverage Program of the Year
• alizée boutique bistro and wine bar, Baltimore
• Charleston Restaurant Group, Baltimore
• Galaxy 66 Bar and Grille, Ocean City
• SoBo’s Wine Beerstro, Salisbury
• Victoria Gastro Pub, Columbia
Green Restaurant of the Year
• Ricciuti’s, Olney
• The Rockfish Raw Bar and Grill, Annapolis
• Tersiguel’s French Country Restaurant, Ellicott City
• Woodberry Kitchen, Baltimore
• Zia’s, Towson
If you missed the link above vote HERE
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