Tuesday 14th November, saw the great and good from the Leeds food and drink scene descend on Leeds Town Hall for the 2nd 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 guests of honour Richard Shepherd of the famous Langans empire in London which includes; Langan’s Bistro, Langan’s Brasserie, Odins, Shepherds and Coq d’or, along with our favourite Leeds resident and huge advocate of eating out in Leeds; Sir Jimmy Saville.
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 this year's second Leeds Restaurant Awards event, that the tickets completely sold out with 350+ restauranteurs and supporters attending and partying into the early hours. Looks like next year will again have to be even bigger!
Anyway, without any further ado, these are the official results from the second Let's Eat Leeds awards 2006
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Restaurant of the Year - Sponsored by DINE Catering
Shortlisted:
1 Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Briggate
2 La Grillade, Wellington Street
3 Loch Fyne, City Square
4 Aagrah, St Peters Square
5 Thai Edge, Calverley Street
6 Livebait, The Calls
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People’s Restaurant of the Year- Sponsored by Leeds, Live It, Love It
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Outstanding Contribution - Sponsored by Brook North
Shortlisted:
1 Hansa Dabhi, Hansas, North Street
2 Robert Cockcroft, Yorkshire Post
3 Richard Allen, Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor
4 Mohammed Sabir and Mohammed Aslam, Aagrah Restaurants
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Best Service - Sponsored by Grand Marnier
Shortlisted:
1 Hansas, North Street
2 Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Briggate
3 Loch Fyne, City Square
4 Room, Boar Lane
5 Thai Edge, Calverley Street
6 Trio, North Lane
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Best Restaurant Manager - Sponsored by Glenmorangie
Shortlisted:
1 Angelo Plazzi, Bibis
2 Rob Browes, Chino Latino
3 Sharon Swales, Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor
4 Abdul Jolil, Ruchee
5 Nick Julian, Loch Fyne
6 Kimberley Barrientos, Tampopo
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Best Business lunch as voted for by Legal Leeds - Sponsored by Hennessy
Shortlisted:
1 Plush, York Place
2 Loch Fyne, City Square
3 Casa Mia Millennium, Great George Street
4 La Grillade, Wellington Street
5 Room, Boar Lane
6 Restaurant Bar & Grill, City Square
7 Malmaison, Sovereign Street
8 Bibis, Swinegate
9 Brasserie 44, The Calls
10 Brio, Great George Street
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Best Alfresco - Sponsored by City Centre Management
Shortlisted:
1 Woodlands, Gildersome
2 Casa Mia Millennium, Great George Street
3 Lime Tree, West Park
4 Room, Boar Lane
5 Restaurant Bar & Grill, City Square
6 Lounge Restaurant, Bar & Grill, Merrion Street
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Best Local Produce - Sponsored by D&K Butchers
Shortlisted:
1 Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Briggate
2 Millrace, Kirkstall
3 Olive Tree, Rodley
4 Woodlands, Gildersome
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Best Chef - Sponsored by Open table
Shortlisted:
1 Richard Allen, Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor
2 Jim Key, Bar 166
3 Mia, Darbar
4 Tom Van Zellen, Malmaison
5 Peter Taylor, Room
6 David Swade, Arts Cafe
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Best Newcomer - Sponsored by Menu Service
Shortlisted:
1 Lime Tree, West Park
2 Loch Fyne, City Square
3 Mio Modo, Wellington St
4 Restaurant Bar & Grill, City Square
5 Wagamama, Park Row
6 Thai Jantra, Boston Spa
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Best Drinks / Wine List - Sponsor Scialletti
Shortlisted:
1 Citrus, Headingley
2 Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Briggate
3 La Grillade, Wellington Street
4 Malmaison, Swinegate
5 Olivers Paris, Rodley
6 The Wardrobe, St Peters Square
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Best Family Friendly Restaurant - Sponsored by Berkely Scott
Shortlisted:
1 Brio, Great George St
2 Hard Rock Cafe, Albion Street
3 Little Tokyo, Central Road
4 Salvo's, Headingley
5 Wagamama, Park Row
6 Chaophraya, Swinegate
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