The Restaurant Association of Maryland is excited to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated 2011 “Stars of the Industry” Awards sponsored by McCormick and Company The awards honor the Maryland hospitality industry’s best in nine different categories. Winners of these prestigious awards will be revealed at the 57th annual “Stars of the Industry” Awards Gala on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 6pm to midnight at Martin’s West in Baltimore.
Members of the dining public are strongly encouraged to visit
www.marylandrestaurants.com/gala to cast their votes for their favorite nominees in each category. Voting will continue until April 8, 2011.
2011 Award Nominees:
Voted on by the Dining Public:Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant (open 2 years or less)
- The Grille at Peerce’s, Phoenix
- Bridge’s Restaurant, Grasonville
- Langermann’s, Baltimore
- B&O American Brasserie, Baltimore
- Againn Tavern, Rockville
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Chef of the Year
- Ian Campbell, Bistro Poplar
- Patrick Morrow, Bluegrass Tavern
- Quanta Robinson, Black’s Bar & Kitchen
- Tim Mullen, Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
- Brian Boston, Milton Inn
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Pastry Chef of the Year
- Susan Limb, Praline Bakery & Bistro
- Isaiah Billington, Woodberry Kitchen
- Rita Garruda, 8407 Kitchen Bar
- Bettina Clair, Blue Hill Tavern
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Favorite Restaurant
- Lewne’s Steakhouse, Annapolis
- Casey Jones, Waldorf
- Ryleigh’s Oyster Bar, Baltimore
- Sunset Grille, Ocean City
- Dutch’s Daughter, Frederick
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Favorite Bar and/or Tavern
- Harborside Bar & Grill, Ocean City
- MaGerks Pub & Grill, Baltimore
- Looney’s Pub, Maplelawn
- Fish Tales, Ocean City
- Pickles Pub, Baltimore
- Tark’s Grill, Lutherville
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Wine and Beverage Program of the Year
- Mrs. K’s Tollhouse, Silver Spring
- Galaxy 66 Bar and Grille, Ocean City
- Victoria Gastro Pub, Columbia
- Redwood Restaurant & Bar, Bethesda
- 13.5% Wine Bar, Baltimore
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Green Restaurant of the Year
- The Crab Shanty, Ellicott City
- Brick Ridge Restaurant, Mount Airy
- The Rockfish, Annapolis
- Ricciuti’s, Olney
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Voted on by Restaurant Association of Maryland Members Only:
Allied Member of the Year – Nominations
- Total Image Graphics, Jeff McCabe
- Coastal Sunbelt Produce, John Corso
- Payce Payroll, Brian Pfeifer
- Electronic Systems Services (ESS), Michael Tash
- Business & Commercial Ventures, Jerry Blumenthal
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Restaurateur of the Year - Nominations
- Joe Barbera, AIDA Bistro
- Billy Carder, BJ’s on the Water
- Pat Karzai, The Helmand
- Jeff Heineman, Grapeseed Bistro
- Karen Murray, TJ’s of Calverton
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Be among the first to know the 2011 Stars of the Industry award winners and celebrate the Maryland restaurant industry by attending the Awards Gala in May. Tickets are $175 per person and include a spectacular cocktail hour featuring food from Restaurant Association of Maryland member restaurants, an extravagant sit down dinner and dancing, all in addition to the awards ceremony.
To purchase tickets, or for more information on becoming a sponsor of this event, please contact Jennie Silver at 410-290-6800.
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