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Award Winner Recap

Award Winner Recap

Mon, May 16, 2016

Just to recap, here are the winners of our first …

Just to recap, here are the winners of our first five Awards:

Rising Star Chef of the Year: Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar, NYC America’s Classics: St. Elmo Steakhouse, Indianapolis Outstanding Bar Program: PDT, NYC Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional: Paul Grieco, Terroir, NYC Outstanding Wine Program: No. 9 Park, Boston To follow along, check out our livestreamof the Awards ceremony.