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 TacoNominees & Winners for 2012
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 TruckAnd 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 CooksAnd 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 Bartender 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