Winners

And The 2012 Winners are...

We are proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Golden Foodie Awards in Orange County.  The top 3 nominees from each category are listed on this page with the winner below... Your vote decided who is the Best.

 

The Nominees for the NEXT Golden Chef in Orange County are: 

  • Roshelle May
  • Francis Laureano
  • Vincent Espinoza

And the Winner is... Francis Laureano

 

The Nominees for Best Food Truck in Orange County are: 

  • Rancho A Go Go BBQ
  • The Lime Truck
  • The Burnt Truck

And the Winner is... The Lime Truck

 

The Nominees for Best Food Blogger in Orange County are:

  • Fast Food Maven
  • Diary of a Mad Hungry Woman
  • Cathy Thomas Cooks

And the Winner is... Nancy Luna, Fast Food Maven

 

The Nominees for Best American Food in Orange County are: 

  • Playground
  • Savannah Chop House
  • The Crow Bar and Kitchen

And the Winner is... Playground

 

The Nominees for Best Mexican Food in Orange County are: 

  • Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
  • Javier's
  • SOL Cocina

And the Winner is... Javier's

The Nominees for Best Vegetarian Food in Orange County are: 

  • 118 Degrees
  • Avanti Cafe
  • Tamarind of London

And the Winner is... 118 Degrees

The Nominees for Best Pizza in Orange County are: 

  • Il Dolce Pizzeria
  • Pizzeria Ortica
  • Pizzeria Mozza

And the Winner is... Il Dolce Pizzeria

 

The Nominees for Best Beer Menu in Orange County are: 

  • Haven Gastropub
  • TAPS Fish House & Brewery
  • Slater's 50/50

And the Winner is... TAPS Fish House & Brewery

 

The Nominees for Best Cocktails in Orange County are: 

  • 320 Main
  • Broadway by Amar Santana
  • French 75

 And the Winner is... 320 Main

 

The Nominees for Golden Chef Award in Orange County are:

  • Chef Alan Greeley, Golden Truffle
  • Chef Yvon Goetz, The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
  • Chef Craig Strong, Studio Restaurant at the Montage Laguna Beach

And the Winner is... Chef Yvon Goetz, The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar

 

The Nominees for Best Italian Food in Orange County are:

  • Antonello's
  • Lucca Cafe
  • Cucina Alessa

And the Winner is... Antonello's

 

The Nominees for Best Indian Food in Orange County are:

  • Mayur
  • Royal Khyber
  • Tamarind of London

And the Winner is... Tamarind of London

 

The Nominees for Best French Food in Orange County are:

  • Brasserie Pascal
  • French 75
  • Marche Moderne

And the Winner is... French 75

 

The Nominees for Best Steak in Orange County are:

  • The Ranch
  • Ruth's Chris in Irvine
  • Savannah Chop House

And the Winner is... The Ranch

 

The Nominees for Best Mixologist in Orange County are:

  • Dave Castillo of 320 Main
  • Forrest Taylor of French 75
  • Shanti Dutta of Tamarind of London

And the Winner is... Forrest Taylor of French 75

 

The Nominees for Best Wine List in Orange County are:

  • SeaLegs Wine Bar
  • The Ranch
  • The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar

And the Winner is... The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar

 

The Nominees for Golden Pastry Chef in Orange County are:

  • Chef Rachel Klemek, Blackmarket Bakery
  • Chef Cathy Pavlos, Lucca Cafe
  • Chef Santanna Salas, Haven Gastropub

And the Winner is... Chef Rachel Klemek, Blackmarket Bakery

 

The Nominees for Excellent Service in $15 and up are:

  • Anaheim White House
  • Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
  • Stonehill Tavern

And the Winner is... Anaheim White House

 

The Nominees for Best Asian Cuisine in Orange County are:

  • AnQi
  • Starfish
  • Ten Asian Bistro

And the Winner is... AnQi

 

The Nominees for Best Burger in Orange County are:

  • Crow Burger Kitchen
  • Mick's Karma Bar
  • Slater's 50/50

And the Winner is... Crow Burger Kitchen

 

The Nominees for Best Californian Cuisine Orange County are:

  • Opah
  • Sealegs Wine Bar
  • Sundried Tomato

And the Winner is... SeaLegs Wine Bar

 

The Nominees for Best Mediterranean in Orange County are:

  • K'ya Bistro
  • Lucca Cafe
  • Zov's

And the Winner is... Lucca Cafe

 

The Nominees for Best Seafood in Orange County are:

  • Bluewater Grill
  • House of Big Fish and Ice Cold Beer
  • Scott's Restaurant and Bar

And the Winner is... Bluewater Grill

 

 

The Nominees for Most Delicious Dessert in Orange County are:

  • Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen for their Double Chocolate Bread Pudding
  • Savannah Chop House for their Tres Leches Cake
  • The Matador Cantina for their Cookie Fundido

And the Winner is... Ralph Brennon's Jazz Kitchen for their Double Chocolate Bread Pudding

 

The Nominees for Best Sushi in Orange County are:

  • Hamamori Sushi
  • RA Sushi
  • Riptide Sushi

And the Winner is... Riptide Sushi

 

The Nominees for Best Tacos in Orange County are:

  • Avila’s El Ranchito
  • SOHO Tacos
  • SOL Cocina

And the Winner is... SOL Cocina

 

The Nominees for Best Happy Hour in Orange County are:

  • Brasserie Pascal
  • K’ya Bistro
  • Scott’s Restaurant and Bar

And the Winner is... Brasserie Pascal

 

The Nominees for Excellent Service in the Casual Dining Category are:

  • Bruxie
  • The Counter
  • Mi Casa

And the Winner is... Bruxie

 

The Nominees for Best Interior Design are:

  • The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon
  • Cucina Enoteca
  • Charlie Palmer's

And the Winner is... Cucina Enoteca

 

The Nominees for Best Restaurant Branding are:

  • AnQi by Crustacean
  • R+D Kitchen
  • Wahoo’s Fish Taco

And the Winner is... Wahoo's Fish Taco