‘Local’ Restaurants are Winners
I Love Food Awards 2009
The winners of the I Love Food Awards for 2009 have been announced, with over 100,000 public votes tallied in 16 categories by the Lifestyle Food Channel.
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A trend toward Mexican food was evident but also Local was recognised, as consumers embraced companies that sourced produce from their local region.
Award winners:
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE ASIAN: Zushi, Darlinghurst, NSW
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE BISTRO / PUB MEAL: Martin Place Bar, Sydney, NSW
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE CAFÃ / DELI: Campos Coffee, Fortitude Valley, QLD
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE COFFEE: Campos, Newtown, NSW
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE EUROPEAN: Baguette Bistrot+Bar, Ascot, QLD
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE FISH AND CHIPS: Blue Fish, Pyrmont, NSW
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE HAMBURGER: Jus Burgers, Leederville, WA
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE ICE CREAM / DESSERT: Trampoline Gelato, Doncaster, VIC
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE ITALIAN / PIZZA: Parsoâs Gourmet Pizza, Pacific Pines, QLD
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE LATIN AMERICAN: Taco Bill, South Melbourne, VIC
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE MEDITERRANEAN: 1 Two 3 Mediterranean Dining, Broadbeach, QLD
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE MIDDLE EASTERN: Almond Bar, Darlinghurst, NSW
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE MODERN AUSTRALIAN: Maxâs at Red Hill Estate, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE PIE: Hankâs Kitchen, Grafton, NSW
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE SEAFOOD: Lagoon Seafood Restaurant, Wollongong, NSW
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE VEGETARIAN: Simply Foods, Darwin, NT
AUSTRALIAâS FAVOURITE RESTAURANT: Zushi, Darlinghurst, NSW
Make sure next year you vote for Tropical North Queenslands great restaurants.