Nominations for Arizona Restaurant Association Foodist Awards Now Open
Arizona Restaurant Association Announces Foodist Awards Nominations Open Jan. 23
Annual Awards Event Recognizes Local Hospitality Industry Establishments and People
PHOENIX (Jan. 23, 2023)— The Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) is pleased to announce that nominations for the annual Foodist Awards will be live Monday, Jan. 23. Food enthusiasts have the opportunity to support the food and beverage industry by nominating their favorite food, beverage, restaurant, chef and more in specific categories, including new ones launched in 2023. Nominations take place online at foodistawards.com through Sunday, Feb. 5.
“The Foodist Awards serves as the preeminent event of the hospitality industry in Arizona. It allows the community to show their support for a restaurant, dish, chef and bartender,” says Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve Chucri. “Last year we received more than 1,800 nominations and this year we aim to do even better. We highly encourage the food community to show their love for the industry and its many hardworking people by voting!”
Award categories, featuring the new categories for 2023 are noted with asterisks, include:
Food & Beverage
Standout Signature Dish
Best Dish in a Supporting Role (highlighting side dishes)*
Most Delectable Dessert
AZ’s Best Beer*
Most Creative Handcrafted Cocktail Program*
Experiences
Outstanding Bar/Nightlife Experience*
Top Arizona Brewery, Winery, Distillery Experience*
Exceptional Culinary Experience *
Brunch with a Punch*
Restaurant
Emerging Restaurant of the Year
Uniquely Arizona
Outstanding Hospitality Group
Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept
Best World Flavors*
People
Team Member of the Year
Manager of the Year
Top Mixologist/Bartender
Top Chef
Food Pioneer
The addition of new award categories allows the Arizona Restaurant Association to recognize and include a wider representation of establishments within the hospitality industry and keeps things new and exciting for industry nominees as well as voters.
The Foodist Awards ceremony is set to take place Monday, April 24 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at The Van Buren in Phoenix. During the event, guests can enjoy live music and heavy hors d’oeuvres as they mix and mingle in celebration of the award winners.
For complete considerations and details for voting, visit foodistawards.com.
About the Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA): Dedicated to helping its members become leaders in their communities through building customer loyalty, escalating awareness of food safety and healthy living. The ARA bolsters a thriving industry, rewarding workforce, works to increase financial success and is the brainchild of events that support the state’s culinary scene including Arizona Restaurant Week and the Foodist Awards. For more, visit azrestaurant.org.