“Tear it up. Don’t be weak. Give them hell.” That’s how Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Alan Greeley wrapped up last night’s Golden Foodie Awards ceremony. We laughed (a lot), we nearly cried, and our red wine was poured by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan. We couldn’t ask for more as a plus one, unless you count the bag of chicharrones from Mix Mix that we stashed in our purse to noisily enjoy with our wine. For those who weren’t able to attend, we’ve assembled a list of last night’s winners, along with a few corresponding links for your reading enjoyment.
Bartender of the Year
Jose Zepeda – Hopscotch
Best Cocktails in Orange County
Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
Best Bar Program
The Ranch Restaurant
Best Lunch Spot in Orange County
The Original Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store
Best Brunch in Orange County
Old Vine Cafe
Best New Restaurant
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar (Woo Hoo!!)
Rising Star Chef of the Year
Chef Manny Velasco – SOL Agave
Favorite Food Influencer in Orange County
Neil Saavedra – The Fork Report
Best Wine Program
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Best Beer Program
TAPS Fish House & Brewery
Outstanding Community Service
Bruno Serato – Anaheim White House
Restaurateur of the Year
Alicia Whitney – Seasalt and Sealegs Huntington Beach
Best Dessert Menu
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen.
Best Entree in Orange County
Cowboy Ribeye – The Ranch Restaurant
Best Service Award
Selanne Steak Tavern
Pastry Chef of the Year
Elyssa Fournier
Chef of the Year
Chef Rich Mead
Lifetime Achievement
Alan Greeley
A contributing writer for OC Weekly, Anne Marie freelances for multiple online and print publications, and guest judges for culinary competitions. A Bay Area transplant, she graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona. Find her on Instagram as brekkiefan.
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