Tuesday 15th November, saw the great and good from the Leeds food and drink scene descend on Harewood House for the 1st Leeds Restaurant Awards, and it was one hell of a party. The culmination of months of independent judging and public voting, this huge black-tie ceremony recognised the very best in the industry.
The event was attended by all the Leeds restaurant glitterati, with special guest of honour, Sir Jimmy Saville doing what he does best, entertaining all those who attended in his familiar style. He also did a splendid impersonation of Marco Pierre White who unfortunately could not be with us to attend this inaugural event.
While the awards themselves were, of course, the main attraction, the food and drink (provided by Dine) and the setting made this truly a wonderful occasion for all to remember. In fact, so great was the interest in the very first Leeds Restaurant Awards event, that the tickets completely sold out with 240 people in total attending and partying into the early hours. Looks like next year will have to be even bigger! Watch this space for more details in the New Year.
Anyway, without any further ado, these are the official results from the first Let's Eat Leeds awards 2005
 |
Best Restaurant Sponsored by Dine
Nominations: Anthony’s, Pool Court, Woodlands, Room
Winner: Pool Court, Leeds
|
|
Chef of the Year Sponsored by Leeds, Live It, Love It
Nominations: Jeff Baker, Richard Walton-Allen,
Anthony Flinn Jr
Winner: Anthony Flinn, Anthony's, Leeds
|
|
Outstanding Contribution Award Sponsored by the Leeds Guide Magazine
Winner: Jeff Baker, Pool Court/Brasserie 44, Leeds
|
|
Best Service sponsored by Glenmorangie
Nominations: Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Room, Anthony’s, Woodlands
Winner: Room, Leeds
|
|
Best Value Sponsored by La Dolce Italia
Nominations: Oracle, Citrus, Sukhothai, Salvos
Winner: Citrus, Headingley
|
|
Best Business Lunch Sponsored by Conference Leeds
Nominations: Plush, Living Room, Malmaison, Bibis
Winner: Plush, Leeds
|
|
Best wine List Sponsored by Coopers
Nominations: Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Plush, Pool Court, The Millrace
Winner: The Millrace, Kirkstall
|
|
Fine Dining Sponsored by Hennessy Cognac
Nominations: Anthony’s, Pool Court, Woodlands, Plush
Winner: Woodlands, Gildersome
|
|
Best Newcomer Sponsored by Drivestyle
Nominations: Oracle, Red Chilli, The Village, Las Iguanas
Winner: Oracle, Leeds
|
The public awards as voted by the great population of Leeds gave the following winners by category:
|
Best French Restaurant Sponsored by Let's Eat Leeds
Winner: La Grillade, Leeds
|
|
Best Indian Restaurant Sponsored by Duffield Printers
Winner: Ruchee's, Chapel Allerton
|
|
Best Chinese Restaurant
Winner: Zen Rendevous, Guiseley
|
|
Best Fusion Restaurant Sponsored by RCE services
Winner: Chino Latino, Leeds
|
|
Best Japanese Restaurant sponsored by Esporta
Winner: Little Tokyo, Leeds
|
|
Best Italian Restaurant sponsored by Azendi
Winner: Bibi's, Leeds
|
|
Best British Restaurant sponsored by D&K quality butchers
Winner: The Arts Cafe, Leeds
|
|
Best Mediterranean Restaurant sponsored by Berkmann Wines/ Pagendam Pratt
Winner: The Olive Tree, Rodley
|
|
Best Family Restaurant Sponsored by Illy Coffee
Winner: Hard Rock Cafe, Leeds
|
|
Best Fish and Chips sponsored by Radio Aire
Winner: The Mermaid, Morley
|
|
