Awards of Excellence 2018 - Finalists
Chefs Awards
MKN
Chef of the Year
Finalists:
- Angus Chow, Boruto (Award Recipient)
- Bjorn Shen, Artichoke
- Dave Pynt, Burnt Ends
- Felix Chong, Monti
- Kirk Westaway, JAAN
- Lino Sauro, Gattopardo Ristorante Di Mare
HALTON GROUP
Executive Chef of the Year
Finalists:
- Louis Tay, Swissotel Merchant Court (Award Recipient)
- Elson Cheong, One Farrer Hotel & Spa
- Eric Neo, InterContinental Singapore
- Joshua Brown, CUT by Wolfgang Puck & Spago by Wolfgang Puck
- Michele Greggio, Pan Pacific Singapore
WELBILT
Rising Chef of the Year
Finalists:
- Andrea De Paola, Osteria Art (Award Recipient)
- Adam Wan, Odette
- Alan Chan, Cheek By Jowl
- Ayodeji Adeyemi, Tippling Club
- Elvin Chew, 30 Bencoolen
- Jie Shen Ang, Mezza9, Grand Hyatt Singapore
CACAO BARRY
Pastry Chef of the Year
Finalists:
- Winnie Goh, Mandarin Orchard Singapore (Award Recipient)
- Ben Goh, InterContinental Singapore
- Maira Yeo, Meta Restaurant
- Makoto Arami, Béni Singapore
- Yasushi Ishino, Waku Ghin
EPICURE
Pastry Chef of the Year (Regional)
Finalists:
- Florian Guillemenot, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Award Recipient)
- Christophe Sapy, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand
- Kay-Lene Tan, Tonka, Australia
- Laurent Merdy, Raffles & Fairmont Makati, Philippines
- Mohd Hanafiah Ahmad, The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Nicolas Lambert, Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
FABRISTEEL
Asian Cuisine Chef of the Year
Finalists:
- Joseph Sergentakis, CÉ LA VI (Award Recipient)
- Alvin Leong, Baba Chews Bar and Eatery
- Chan Tuck Wai, Marina Mandarin Hotel
- Lai Tong Ping, Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore
- Lap Fai Chung, Hua Ting Restaurant, Orchard Hotel Singapore
- Malcolm Lee, Candlenut
KüHLBARRA
Asian Cuisine Chef of the Year (Regional)
Finalists:
- Ragil Imam Wibowo, Nusa Gastronomy, Indonesia (Award Recipient)
- Agung Gede, Kayuputi Restaurant, Indonesia
- Chan Yan Tak, Lung King Heen, Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
- Leung Yu King, Summer Palace, Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
- Pasquo King, Sundara at Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia
- Phiyun Thongyun, Tamarind Hill, Malaysia
BRAND NEW MEDIA
Baker of the Year
Finalists:
- Leonard Yue, Swissôtel The Stamford (Award Recipient)
- Akira Maekochi, Béni Singapore
- Christophe Gros, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
- Dan Ng Eng Heng, Grand Hyatt Singapore
U.S. DAIRY EXPORT COUNCIL
Chefs’ Choice
Finalists:
- Kirk Westaway, JAAN (Award Recipient)
- Brandon Foo, Le Bistrot Du Sommelier
- Daniele Sperindio, Atlas
- Joseph Sergentakis, CÉ LA VI
- Sam Chin, ME@OUE
Service Professionals Establishment Awards
HUBER’S BUTCHERY
Restaurant of the Year
Finalists:
- Gattopardo Ristorante di Mare (Award Recipient)
- ALATI
- Burnt Ends
- Le Bistrot Du Sommelier
- Odette
- Salted & Hung
LUZERNE
Restaurant of the Year (Regional)
Finalists:
- Mozaic, Indonesia (Award Recipient)
- 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Hong Kong
- Amber, Hong Kong
- Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand
- Locavore, Indonesia
- The Tasting Room, Macau
CHOPE
Asian Cuisine Restaurant of the Year
Finalists:
- Punjab Grill (Award Recipient)
- Baba Chews Bar and Eatery
- Blue Lotus - Chinese Grill House
- Candlenut
- Shang Palace, Shangri-La Singapore
- Tamarind Hill
- Waku Ghin, Marina Bay Sands
TUNGLOK
Asian Cuisine Restaurant of the Year (Regional)
Finalists:
- Tamarind Springs By Samadhi, Malaysia (Award Recipient)
- Bo.Lan, Thailand
- Kayuputi Restaurant, Indonesia
- Lung King Heen, Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
- Ronin, Hong Kong
HOBART
New Restaurant of the Year
Finalists:
- Bakalaki Greek Taverna (Award Recipient)
- Blackwattle
- Blue Lotus Chinese Grill House
- Nouri
- Scaled by Ah hua kelong
- Tono Cevicheria
- Wine & Chef
BONCRU / ENOMATIC
Bar of the Year
Finalists:
- La Terre (Award Recipient)
- Atlas
- CÉ LA VI, SkyBar
- Martini Bar, Grand Hyatt Singapore
- Tess Bar & Kitchen
- Wine RVLT
MEIKO
Restaurant Manager of the Year
Finalists:
- Ramesh G.Somani, Punjab Grill (Award Recipient)
- Andrew Burns, DB Bistro & Oyster Bar
- Jenny Loh, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
- Jenzen Chow, Kimme
- Mohammad Ummer, One Farrer Hotel & Spa
- Paolo Colzani, Zafferano Italian Restaurant & Lounge
- Thomas Koh, Burnt Ends Restaurant
LUZERNE
Food & Beverage Manager of the Year
Finalists:
- Amos Ting, Raffles Hotel Singapore (Award Recipient)
- Adam Crocini, Capella Hotel Group
- Daniel Quek, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
- Kenji Nakamura, Marina Bay Sands
- Keshavan Nair, Carlton City Hotel Singapore
- Say Hoe Ng, Raffles Hotel Singapore
KüHLBARRA
MICE & Banquet Manager of the Year
Finalists:
- Bernard Chua, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore (Award Recipient)
- Alex Ting, InterContinental Singapore
- Gary Chin, Grand Hyatt Singapore
- Ow Tai Wee, Pan Pacific Singapore
- Shirly Chang, Marina Bay Sands
- Tjon Eugene Reinier, One Farrer Hotel & Spa
TEASPEC
Restaurateur of the Year
Finalists:
- Ricky Ng, Blue Lotus (Award Recipient)
- Beppe De Vito, ilLido Group
- Desmond Lim, Les Amis Group
- Julien Royer, Odette
- Loh Lik Peng, Unlisted Collection
BONCRU / ENOMATIC
Bar Manager of the Year
Finalists:
- Daisuke Kawai, La Terre (Award Recipient)
- Alessandro Rosà, Bob's Bar, Capella Hotel
- Diaz Lim, Martini Bar & Party Room at Mezza9, Grand Hyatt
- Joe Schofield, Tippling Club
- Zainudin Hassan, CÉ LA VI
Hospitality Awards
U.S. DAIRY EXPORT COUNCIL
Gourmet Retailer of the Year
Finalists:
- The Cellar Door (Award Recipient)
- Fassler Gourmet
- Foodie Market Place
- Oh Deli
- The Providore
WINTERHALTER
Caterer of the Year
Finalists:
- Luxe Catering (Award Recipient)
- Creative Eateries Catering
- Purple Sage Group
- The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
- Tung Lok Catering
MARRONE
Hospitality Institution of the Year
Finalists:
- Allspice Institute (Award Recipient)
- Asian Culinary Institute
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- Republic Polytechnic
- Temasek Polytechnic
ELECTROLUX
Hospitality Institution of the Year (Regional)
Finalists:
- Sunway Le Cordon Bleu, Malaysia (Award Recipient)
- Academy of Pastry Arts, Malaysia
- KDU Penang University College: School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts, Malaysia
- Le Cordon Bleu Dusit, Thailand
- Taylor’s University Faculty of Hospitality, Food & Leisure Management (FHLM), Malaysia
U.S. DAIRY EXPORT COUNCIL
Gourmet Distributor of the Year
Finalists:
- Culina Pte Ltd (Award Recipient)
- Angliss
- Artisan Fine Foods
- Ferrari Food + Wine
- FoodXervices
Wine Spirits Awards
BONCRU / ENOMATIC
Sommelier of the Year
Finalists:
- Alvin Gho, Wine RVLT (Award Recipient)
- Britt Ng, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
- Gary Low, JAAN
- Gerald Lu, Praelum Wine Bistro
- Joel Lim, ME@OUE
- Mohd Yazid, One Faber group
CULINA
Old World Wine List of the Year
Finalists:
- La Terre (Award Recipient)
- Dolce Vita, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- Iggy's
- Le Bistrot Du Sommelier
- Odette Restaurant
- Raffles Grill, Raffles Hotel Singapore
CULINA
New World Wine List of the Year
Finalists:
- The White Rabbit (Award Recipient)
- Jade Palace Restaurant
- Les Amis
- Mezza9, Grand Hyatt Singapore
- Monti
Highest Honors
CHIJMES
Hospitality Star
Finalists:
- Robert Stirrup, Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford (Award Recipient)
SWISS EDUCATION GROUP
Lifetime Achievement Award
Finalists:
- Edmund Toh (Award Recipient)
- Violet Oon (Award Recipient)
Special Category
LUZERNE
Everyday Best Table
Finalists:
- Jenny Loh, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Award Recipient)
- ALATI
- Andrew Burns, DB Bistro & Oyster Bar
- Bakalaki Greek Taverna
- Blackwattle
- Blue Lotus Chinese Grill House
- Burnt Ends
- Gattopardo Ristorante di Mare
- Jenzen Chow, Kimme
- Le Bistrot Du Sommelier
- Mohammad Ummer, One Farrer Hotel & Spa (Award Recipient)
- Nouri (Award Recipient)
- Odette
- Paolo Colzani, Zafferano Italian Restaurant & Lounge
- Ramesh G.Somani, Punjab Grill
- Salted & Hung
- Scaled by Ah hua kelong
- Thomas Koh, Burnt Ends Restaurant
- Tono Cevicheria
- Wine & Chef
