CHEF OF THE YEAR
Mel Mecinas | Talavera at the Four Seasons Troon North
Joshua Hebert | POSH “ Improvisional Cuisine”
Bernie Kantak | Citizen Public House and The Gladly
Christopher Nicosia | Sassi

BEST UPCOMING CHEF
Garrison Whiting | Chef, Counter Intuitive
Taylor Sorenson | Sous chef, Christopher’s Restaurant and Crush Lounge
Dushyant Singh | Chef, Artizen at The Camby
Sacha Levine | Co-chef, Ocotillo

RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR
Cakewalk Management | The Montauk, Diego Pops, & Original ChopShop
Fork and Dagger Development
Osio Culinary Group
Jim Riley and Tucker Woodbury

MIXOLOGIST OF THE YEAR
Ross Simon | Bitter and Twisted Cocktail Parlour
Luke Detraz | Director of Mixology, Southern Wine and Spirits
Robert Porter | Thirsty Camel at The Phoenician
Brandon Casey | The Ostrich

BREWER OF THE YEAR
Anthony Canecchia | Santan Brewery
Adam Schmeichel | Fate Brewing Company
Eric Greene | Dragoon Brewery
Preston Thoeny | Wren House Brewing

WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR
John McLoughlin | Cellar 433
Kent Callaghan | Callaghan Vineyards
Eric Glomski | Page Springs Cellars
Karyl Wilhelm | Wilhelm Family Vineyards

FOOD TRUCK OF THE YEAR
Aioli Gourmet Burger
Short Leash Hot Dogs
The Grilled Cheese Truck Phoenix
Satay Hut

FOOD WRITER OF THE YEAR
Lauren Saria | Phoenix NewTimes
Christina Barrueta | Write on Rubee
Diana Brandt | AZ Foodie
Joanie Simon | JoanieSimon.com