The Annual Foodist Awards recognizes Arizona’s incredibly talented individuals and companies. Dive into a spread of mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, explore delightful food stations, and sip on curated beverages. For tickets, visit THIS LINK. Congratulations to this year’s finalists:
Food and Beverage: Standout Signature Dish
Beef Rendang, Kembara
Beef Wellington, Wren & Wolf
Birria Dumplings, Santo
Most Crave-Worthy Burger
Double Burger, Bad Jimmy’s
Hush Burger, Fire at Will
The Great One, Chuckbox
Top Sushi Restaurant
Across the Pond
Sushi Friend
Uchi Sushi
Arizona Grown Purveyors
Hayden Flour Mill
Noble Bread
Ramona Farms
Favorite Local Craft Beer
American Pie, Cider Corps
Church Music, The Shop Beer Co.
Spellbinder, Wren House Brewing
Most Creative Handcrafted Cocktail Program
Bar 1912
Barcoa Agaveria
Poppy’s Office
Experiences: Outstanding Bar/Nightlight Experience
50 Shades of Rosé
Barcoa Agaveria
Little Rituals
Ultimate Patio Atmosphere
Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn
Lou’s at Papago Golf
Thea
Exceptional Culinary Experience
Atria
Course
Vecina
Iconic Speakeasy Experience
Little Debbie’s
Poppy’s Office
Tell Your Friends
Restaurants: Emerging Restaurant of the Year
Le Ame
Mensho Ramen
Pizza to the Rescue
Uniquely Arizona
Mariposa
Old Town Tortilla Factory
Richardson’s
Outstanding Hospitality Group
Genuine Concepts
Haunted Group
In-Good Spirits
Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept
Amelia’s by EAT
Taco Chelo
Worth Takeaway
People: Team Member of the Year
Ann Nowak, Citizen Public House
Avelina Young, El Charro Café, Yuma
Daniela Torres, Spoke & Wheel, Sedona
Manager of the Year
Brendon Franko, Wildflower
Jacqueline Verge, The Americano
Ryan Blumenfurth, Ling & Louie’s
Top Mixologist/Bartender
Michael Hopper, Atria
Lexi Scott, Thompson 105
PJ Vader Baron, Melinda’s Alley/Hyatt
Top Chef
Anthony Apolinar, Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse
Claudio Urciuoli, Source
Ivan Gonzalez, Wren & Wolf