The finalists for the 2022 Hawke's Bay Hospitality Awards have been announced, including for Outstanding Restaurant and Outstanding Cafe.
The annual awards are organised by the Restaurant Association of New Zealand and voting is now open here for the winner in each of the 17 categories.
You must work within the industry to vote.
The winners will be announced during an awards evening on Monday, June 27, at Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts and Event Centre.
The awards provide recognition for individuals – both old hands as well as emerging talent – and establishments of all kinds.
Restaurant Association CEO Marisa Bidois said as hospitality started its recovery from several challenging years during Covid, it was good to celebrate both long-standing and new establishments within the region.
"Hawke's Bay is a major drawcard for people from across New Zealand and the world.
"That's thanks to the combination of natural beauty and the outstanding experiences created by all the entrants in this year's awards.
"We've seen a strong response to the call for entries this year, with an exceptionally high standard of finalists announced – congratulations to them all.”
In addition to the 17 categories, the public can vote for The Hits People's Choice Award category.
The 2022 Finalists:
Meadow Fresh Outstanding Barista
- Benjamin Fernandez (Georgia on Tennyson)
- Jaye Sanders (Workroom)
- Rosie Crawley (Harvest Deli)
- Ryan Huthnance (Uncle)
Simply Squeezed Outstanding Bartender
- Andrea Marseglia (Teresa Bar)
- Dave Morris (Funbuns)
- Nils Kuehlsen (Matisse Wine Bar)
- Sam Cunningham (Rosie O'Grady's Irish Pub)
Funbuns
Antipodes Water Outstanding Front of House Team
- Central Fire Station
- Craggy Range
- Mister D Dining
- Pacifica
Service Foods Outstanding Chef
- Casey McDonald (Craggy Range)
- Conor Mertens (Harvest Deli)
- David Griffiths (Mister D Dining)
- Jeremy Rameka (Pacifica)
Lumina Lamb Emerging Chef
- Hirenkumar Prajapati (Mission Estate Restaurant)
- Jeevan Devkota (Craggy Range)
- Nicky Bulman (Pacifica)
- Vipin Uniyal (Piku Restaurant & Cocktail Bar)
Menulog Outstanding Street Food/Takeout
- Asian Diner
- Black Betty BBQ
- Kilim Cafe Napier
- Vinci's Pizza
Karma Drinks Outstanding Cafe
- Cupple
- Georgia on Tennyson
- Maina
- Soho Cafe & Bar
Toitoi Venues Outstanding Bar
- Brave Brewing Co
- Giant Brewing Co
- Monica Loves
- Teresa Bar
The National Distillery Outstanding Cocktail Experience
- Funbuns
- Monica Loves
- Piku Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
- Teresa Bar
Monica Loves
Trinity Hill Outstanding Wine & Beverage List
- Deliciosa
- Matisse Wine Bar
- Teresa Bar
- The Urban Winery
Nova Energy Outstanding Regional Establishment
- Cone & Flower
- Gods Own Brewing
- Puketapu Pub
- St Georges Restaurant
OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design
- Central Fire Station
- Craggy Range
- Piku Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
- Teresa Bar
Wine Education Co. Outstanding Winery Restaurant
- Black Barn Bistro
- Clearview Estate
- Craggy Range
- Mission Estate
Napier City Council Outstanding Restaurant
- Central Fire Station
- Craggy Range
- Hunger Monger
- Pacifica
Cone & Flower
Brave Brewing Company Outstanding Supplier
- Bar Stuff NZ
- Bidfood Hawke's Bay
- Gourmeats
- Service Foods
Bidfood Hawke's Bay Outstanding Caterer
- Black Betty BBQ
- Good Company
- Little Black Bird
- Orton's
Dish Catering Outstanding Producer
- Beagles Bees Pure Honey
- Hapi
- Petit Jardin
- Pig and Salt
