Hospitality industry experts have spoken. The inaugural Capital Awards, showcasing Wellington’s top talent within the hospitality industry have been awarded for 2010 with an after-party held at the Skyline Restaurant. The envelope please…
Hospitality industry experts have spoken. The inaugural Capital Awards, showcasing Wellington’s top talent within the hospitality industry have been awarded for 2010.
The Awards, marketed by boutique company Chilli Marketing, were held at the Paramount Theatre where Nicolas Feuillatte champagne – the number one selling champagne in France – flowed. Capital Awards Committee Chairman Blair Fryer opened the event.
The after-party was held at the Skyline Restaurant, overlooking Wellington harbour. Guests wore Sass & Bide, Bettina Liano and Kathryn Wilson with a touch of vintage pearls noted.
Kayla Ward, below, remarked that the Awards were “really deserved by those who won them” and that “next year will see an even bigger and better event”.
Wellington has become one of New Zealand’s top destinations for a weekend away to sample the fashion, ambience, wine and restaurants. Did we mention the cafes? The capital also has the most cafes per capita. Back in the 1960’s, coffee bar Matterhorn in Cuba Street was well-known for its continental cakes. It has now been awarded with Outstanding Sommelier, Outstanding Drinks List and Outstanding Wine List.
It’s fair to say that all the winners listed below have their own unique stories and deserve to be in the spotlight.
• Outstanding Bar – Betty’s Function House & Bar
• Outstanding Restaurant – Capitol Restaurant
• Outstanding Chef – Rex Morgan @ Boulcott St Bistro
• Outstanding Kitchen Team – Logan Brown
• Outstanding Front-of- House Team – Hummingbird Cafe & Bar
• Outstanding Bar Team – Hooch
• Outstanding Café – Scopa Caffé Cucina
• Outstanding Barista – Hannah Rogers @ Milk Crate
• Outstanding Front-of- House Manager/Maitre d’ – Leonardo Bresolin @ Scopa Caffé Cucina/Duke Carvell’s Swan Lane Emporium/Crazy Horse The Steakhouse
• Outstanding Sommelier – Stephen Wong @ Matterhorn
• Outstanding Wine List – Matterhorn
• Outstanding Drinks List – Matterhorn
• Best Ambience and Style – Hawthorn Lounge
• Outstanding Supplier – Eurowine
• Outstanding Sales Representative – Adam Balasoglou @ Eurowine
• Outstanding Contribution to Wellington hospitality – Steve Logan and Al Brown
Below: Hannah Rogers won Outstanding Barista.
Speaking at the Awards, Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast said “The Awards are a fantastic way of recognising excellence in this vibrant industry. Hospitality is a dynamic industry that can take you anywhere in the world”.
We think next time you are in the Wellington part of the world, spend some time at the winning establishments. You may have to stay a while!
For more information see www.capitalawards.co.nz or www.chillimarketing.co.nz
By Cyndi Greep, April 2010
Photos Angelina Lee
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