The ORHMA Toronto Region is pleased to announce that the nominations from the public and industry have been reviewed and the adjudication committee is pleased to announce the following winners of the 2011-2012 OHRMA Toronto Restaurant Awards:

Industry Nominated Awards

Restaurateur of the Year
Lana Duke- Ruth's Chris Steak House
runner up, Jost Rittershaus FAB Concepts

Chef of the Year – Tom Brodi
TOCA by Tom Brodi at the Ritz-Carlton
runner up, Kevin Prendergast – Hilton Toronto Downtown

Supplier of the Year- Ecolab
runner up, Ace Bakery

Industry Recognition Award - Jim Greenwood

People’s Choice – Voted on by the Public
Favourite Bartender- Masoud Ahmadifard – The Pilot
Favourite Server – Velma Pascual – Pickle Barrel Sherway Gardens
Favourite Restaurant- Fabarnak
runner up, Joey Don Mills

Special Media Award
Best New Restaurant of 2011 "as chosen by Post City Magazines Editors"- Acadia
Other finalists:  Keriwa Café, Ortolan, Barque Smokehouse, Agave y A:guacate, Modus Ristorante

The Favourite Plate Award
will be decided on by attendees of the Awards event on January 24th who will enjoy select menu items from a variety of restaurants.

Famed radio personality Roger Ashby of 104.5 CHUM FM will Emcee the event.Information and tickets are available through www.TorontoRestaurantAwards.ca.  There are currently a few spaces remaining for operators to showcase their culinary talents and for award sponsorships for the evening.

Proceeds raised from this event will go to establishing an endowment fund for the students of The Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts at George Brown College.

Further information can be found on the website or by contacting Jason Cheskes, ORHMA Toronto Region President, at Jason@AboveTheLineSolutions.com