2017 Foodist Awards Ceremony

The Arizona Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the 2017 Foodist Awards, who received their honors at the Foodist Award Ceremony on October 19. Congratulations to some of Arizona's brightest talents! 

Uniquely Arizona – Cress on Oak Creek at L’Auberge de Sedona 

Innovative Restaurant Concept – Hash Kitchen 

Premier Beer Program – Craft 64

Outstanding Multiple Location Restaurant – Postino Wine Café

Emerging Restaurant of the Year – Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse

Top Mixologist – Garrit Guthrie (Market Street Kitchen)

Restaurant Manager – Nicholas Campisano (The Clever Koi)

Restaurant Employee – Sherry Dierauer (Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill)

Outstanding Food Truck – Short Leash Hot Dogs Food Truck

Good Neighbor – Chompie’s Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery

Best Cocktail – The Smoking Cannon (UnderTow)

Best Dish: Tacos – Crujiente Tacos 

Premier Cocktail Program – Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour

Best Arizona Wine – Arizona Stronghold Vineyards

Best Arizona Beer – Scottsdale Blonde (Huss Brewing Company)

Premier Wine Program – FnB Restaurant

Top Chef – Chef Joey Maggiore (Hash Kitchen) 

Food Pioneer – Chef Tomaso Maggiore (Tomaso’s on Camelback; Tomaso’s When in Rome) 

Best Overall Beverage Program – Market Street Kitchen