2015 HOUSTON CULINARY AWARDS FINALISTS PART 1: HOUSTON CULINARY AWARDS 1. RESTAURATEUR(S) OF THE YEAR

__Ian Rosenberg & Mike Sammons (Weights + Measures, 13 Celsius, Mongoose versus Cobra) __Michael Corda (Americas, Artista, Churrascos, etc.) __Rick & Shiva Di Virgilio (Oporto, Oporto Midtown, The Queen Vic) __Ronnie Killen (Killen's Steakhouse, Killen's Barbecue) __Shepard Ross (BAC, Glass Wall, Pax Americana) __Tony Vallone (Tonys, Ciao Bello, Vallones) __Treadsack Group (Down House, D&T Drive Inn, Johnny's Gold Brick)

2. CHEF OF THE YEAR __Danny Trace (Brennans) __JaNel Witt (Corner Table) __Jose Hernandez (Radio Milano) __Luis Roger (BCN Taste & Tradition) __Manabu Horiuchi (Kata Robata) __Richard Kaplan (Weights & Measures) __Ryan Pera (Coltivare, Revival Market) 3. UP-AND-COMING CHEF OF THE YEAR (age 35 or younger as of May 31, 2015)

__Adam Dorris, 32 (Pax Americana) __David Guerrero, 32 (Andes Cafe) __Erin Smith, 32 (Main Kitchen) __Justin Yu, 30 (Oxheart) __Kate McLean, 30 (Tonys) __Omar Pereney, 21 (Peska Seafood Culture) __Terrance Gallivan & Seth Siegel-Gardner, both 35 (The Pass & Provisions)

4. OUTSTANDING WINE SERVICE

__Brasserie 19 __Camerata __Hugos __Mockingbird Bistro __Oxheart __The Pass & Provisions __Underbelly

5. PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR (includes breadmakers)

__Jody Stevens (Jodycakes) __Johnny Wesley (Holleys) __Karen Man (Oxheart) __Rebecca Masson (Fluff Bake Bar) __Samantha Mendoza (Triniti) __Susan Molzan (Petite Sweets) __Vanessa ODonnell (Ooh La La, Katy)

6. OUTSTANDING BAR SERVICE

__Captain Foxhearts Bad News Bar __Down House __Arnaldo Richards Picos __Public Services Wine & Whiskey __Reserve 101 __The Original OKRA Charity Saloon __Weights + Measures

7. SERVICE PERSON OF THE YEAR (includes dining room managers)

__Brendon Fetzer (Canopy/Woodbar) __Carlos Neri (Backstreet Cafe) __David Keck (Camerata) __Orlando Duque (Churrascos/Shepherd Plaza) __Sam Governale (Flemings) __Shepard Ross (Brooklyn Athletic Club) __Steven McDonald (Pappas Bros.)

8. HOUSTON CLASSIC (a restaurant in business for 10 or more years)

__Backstreet Cafe __Damians __Fungs Kitchen __Molinas __Ouisies Table __Arnaldo Richards Picos __Tonys

9. BEST INTERIOR DESIGN

__Brasserie 19 __Caracol __Kuu __Oporto Fooding House & Wine __Peska Seafood Culture __Triniti __Weights + Measures

10. BEST NEW RESTAURANT (must have opened since June 1, 2015)

__BCN Taste & Tradition __Bernies Burger Bus Stop __Holleys Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar __Oporto Fooding House & Wine __Pax Americana __Peska Seafood Culture __Weights + Measures

PART 2: HOUSTON FOODIE STAR AWARDS 1. Favorite Bakery

__Dessert Gallery __Drews Pastry Place __El Bolillo __Kraftsmen Baking __Petite Sweets __Rustika Cafe & Bakery __Take the Cake!

2. Favorite Barbecue

__Brooks Place BBQ __CorkScrew BBQ __Jackson Street BBQ __Pizzitolas Bar-B-Que __Rays BBQ Shack __Roegels Barbecue Co. __Virgies Bar-B-Que

3. Favorite Bartender

__Alba Huerta (Julep) __Alexander Gregg (Moving Sidewalk) __Chris Frankel (Spare Key) __Lainey Collum (Prohibition Supperclub) __Laurie Sheddan Harvey (Triniti) __Monica Richards (Picos) __Terry Williams (Anvil)

4. Favorite Breakfast

__Adair Kitchen __Blacksmith __Common Bond __Down House __La Guadalupana __Revival Market __Weights + Measures

5. Favorite Burger

__Brooklyn Athletic Club __Christians Tailgate __Down House __Jonathans The Rub __Mockingbird Bistro __Pappas Burger __RDG + Bar Annie

6. Favorite Coffeehouse

__Agora __Catalina Coffee __Common Bond __Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails __Greenway Coffee & Tea __Siphon Coffee __Southside Espresso

7. Favorite Farmers Market Vendor (replaces Favorite Houston Food Blog as of 2014)

__Animal Farm __Atkinson Farm __Blue Heron Farm __Georgias Grassfed Beef __Pat Greers Kitchen __Plant It Forward Farms __Wood Duck Farm

8. Favorite Food Truck/Cart

__Brooks Place BBQ __Cousins Maine Lobster __Pi Pizza __Tacos Tierra Caliente __Tandoori Nite __The Burger Joint __The Rice Box

9. Favorite Late Night Spot (serves food after 11 pm)

__Dots Coffee Shop __Jinya Ramen __Mais __Pho Binh by Night __Spanish Flowers __Theos __Weights + Measures

10. Favorite Mom & Pop Ethnic

__Aladdin (Mideastern) __Cafe TH (Vietnamese) __Himalaya Restaurant (Pakistani) __Huynh (Vietnamese) __Mala Sichuan (Chinese) __Arnaldo Richards Picos (Mexican) __Thien An Sandwiches (Vietnamese)

11. Favorite Outdoor Dining

__Batanga __Brooklyn Athletic Club __Canopy __Ibiza __Punks Simple Southern Food __RDG + Bar Annie __The Grove

12. Favorite Pub or Bar

__Captain Foxhearts Bad News Bar __D&T Drive-Inn __Julep __La Carafe __Moving Sidewalk __Public Services __The Pastry War

13. Favorite Supermarket

__99 Ranch Market __Caninos Produce Market __Heights General Store __Revival Market __Sprouts Farmers Market __Super H Mart __The Fresh Market

14. Favorite Sweets/Ice Cream

__Cacao & Cardamom __Cloud 10 Creamery __Common Bond __Dessert Gallery __Fluff Bake Bar __Ooh La La __Petite Sweets

15. Favorite Wine Seller

__Beckrew Wine House __Camerata __D&Q The Beer Station __French Country Wines __Plonk __Richards Liquors & Fine Wines __Sonoma Retail Wine Bar & Restaurant