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It is time now—drumroll, trumpets, gongs—to announce the winners of the 2014 Eater Awards. In over a dozen categories in 24 cities, the winners comprise a diverse group of the finest and most interesting chefs, operators, and characters in the continent that have defined this year in dining. We applaud them. You are hereby instructed to applaud them.
To recap, Eater's local editors in 24 cities nominated candidates for five major local categories: Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Bartender of the Year, So Hot Right Now Restaurant, and Stone Cold Stunner. Eater readers then voted to narrow the field to a final three in each category. From that final three, the Eater editorial team chose the winner. Our Eater brain trust then got together to decide the national winners for those categories. In addition to these main stage winners, said Eater editorial team has named worthy winners in more specialized categories, for myriad notable achievements.
Nominees and winners alike will be feted at a party tonight in Manhattan. Those winners that couldn't make it should watch their mail for packages containing cans of Italian peeled tomatoes. And now, without further ado, the winners across the nation:
NATIONAL
Restaurant of the Year, National
Winner: Odd Duck, Austin
Chef of the Year, National
Winner: Mike Solomonov, CookNSolo Restaurants, Philadelphia
So Hot Right Now
Winner: Minero, Charleston
Bartender of the Year
Winner: Natasha David, Nitecap, New York
Stone Cold Stunner
Winner: The London Plane, Seattle
Twitter Personality of the Year
Winner: Roy Choi
Cookbook of the Year
Winner: Brooks Headley's Fancy Desserts
Spectacle of the Year
Winner: Cat Cafes
Best Chef Collaboration of the Year
Winner: Johnny Sanchez
Tightest Instagram Game
Winner: Rick Bayless
Chain That's Impossible to Hate
Winner: Denny's
ATLANTA
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Gunshow, Kimball House, Miller Union, The General Muir, St. Cecilia
Winner: Gunshow
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Kevin Gillespie, Asha Gomez, Ford Fry, Todd Ginsberg, Angus Brown/Nhan Le
Winner: Ford Fry
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: The Luminary, Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, The Pig & The Pearl, Lusca, Makan
Winner: The Luminary
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Miles Macquarrie, Sarah Justice, Ian Cox, Paul Calvert, Shanna Mayo
Winner: Ian Cox
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: St. Cecilia, Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Southbound, Lusca, The Pig & The Pearl
Winner: Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
Best Pop-Up
Winner: Jarret Stieber
AUSTIN
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Odd Duck, La V, Dai Due, Olamaie, St. Philip
Winner: Odd Duck
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Bryce Gilmore, Allison Jenkins, Jesse Griffiths, Andrew Wiseheart, Paul Qui
Winner: Andrew Wiseheart
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Gardner, Sawyer & Co., Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile, Fork & Taco, Red Star Southern
Winner: Gardner
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Cesar Aguilar, Chris Bostick, Jessica Sanders, Justin Elliott, Jason Stevens
Winner: Justin Elliott
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Gardner, Sawyer & Co, Olamaie, La V, St. Philip
Winner: La V
Best New Bar
Winner: Half Step
BOSTON
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Alden & Harlow, La Brasa, Mei Mei, Merrill & Co., Row 34
Winner: Mei Mei
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Gordon Hamersley, Jeremy Sewall, Joshua Smith, Michael Scelfo, Stacy Cogswell
Winner: Joshua Smith
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Bar Boulud, Brass Union, Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar, Shōjō, Wink & Nod
Winner: Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Matthew Schrage, Naomi Levy, Patrick Gaggiano, Ran Duan, Tenzin Conechok Samdo
Winner: Ran Duan
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Bastille Kitchen, La Brasa, Liquid Art House, M.C. Spiedo, Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
Winner: La Brasa
Saddest Departure
Winner: Samuel Monsour
CHARLESTON
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Chez Nous, The Obstinate Daughter, Leon's Oyster Shop, Edmund's Oast, Brasserie Gigi
Winner: Edmund's Oast
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Craig Deihl, Jacques Larson, Daniel Heinze, Jill Mathias, Andy Henderson
Winner: Jill Mathias
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Minero, The Americano, Artisan Meat Share, Raw 167, Swig & Swine
Winner: Minero
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Dwayne Mitchell, Jayce McConnell, Brent Sweatman, Mickey Moran, Craig Nelson
Winner: Dwayne Mitchell
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: The Obstinate Daughter, Chez Nous, The Americano, Edmund's Oast, Union Provisions
Winner: Union Provisions
Best Chef Shuffler
Winner: Jason Stanhope
CHICAGO
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Boka, Nico Osteria, Parachute, Dusek's, 42 Grams
Winner:Parachute
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Lee Wolen, Dave Beran, Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark, Thomas Lents, Jake Bickelhaupt
Winner: Lee Wolen
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Momotaro, Dove's Luncheonette, Bohemian House, mfk, Tete Charcuterie
Winner: Momotaro
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Charles Joly, Robby Haynes, Clint Rogers, Wade McElroy and Jeff Donahue, Alex Bachman
Winner: Wade McElroy and Jeff Donahue
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees:
Winner: Celeste
Saddest Closing of the Year
Winner: Hot Doug's
DALLAS
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Pecan Lodge, Gemma, Knife, San Salvaje, CBD Provisions
Winner: Knife
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Oliver Sitrin, John Tesar, Graham Dodds, Brian Zenner, Stephen Rogers
Winner: Oliver Sitrin
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Blind Butcher, CrushCraft Thai, Proof + Pantry, Stock & Barrel, Victor Tangos
Winner: Proof + Pantry
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Josh Hendrix, Matt Orth, Máté Hartai, Alex Fletcher, Eddie Eakin
Winner: Máté Hartai
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: CrushCraft Thai, San Salvaje, Midnight Rambler Casa Rubia, CBD Provisions
Winner: CrushCraft Thai
Best New Bar
Winner: Parliament
DENVER
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Acorn, To The Wind, The Plimoth, Stoic & Genuine, Work & Class
Winner: Acorn
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Dana Rodriguez , Kelly Whitaker , Jorel Pierce, Pete Ryan, Alex Figura
Winner: Kelly Whitaker
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Stoic & Genuine, Cart Driver, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Work & Class, Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen
Winner: Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Jason Patz, Sean Kenyon, Stuart Jensen, Mclain Hedges, Noah Heaney
Winner: Sean Kenyon
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Stoic & Genuine, Sarto's, Ste. Ellie, The Nickel, The Cooper Lounge
Winner: The Cooper Lounge
Iconic Colorado Distillery
Winner: Leopold Bros.
DETROIT
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Rock City, Eatery, Craft Work, The Root Restaurant & Bar, Wright and Co., Revolver
Winner: The Root Restaurant & Bar
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Andy Hollyday, Nikita Sanchez, James Rigato, Kate Williams, Matt Dalton
Winner: James Rigato
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Johnny Noodle King, Rose's Fine Food, Atwater in the Park, Dime Store, La Feria
Winner: Dime Store
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Ricky Ruggero, Kaytee Querro, Zan D., Chuck Gallasch, Lola Gegovic
Winner: Zan D.
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Johnny Noodle King, Top of the Ponch, Rubbed, The Zenith, Bistro 82
Winner: Bistro 82
Best New Brewery/Distillery
Winner: Detroit City Distillery
HOUSTON
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Killen's Barbecue, Pax Americana, Coltivare, Common Bond, Caracol
Winner: Coltivare
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Roy Shvartzapel, Ronnie Killen, Ryan Pera, Jose Hernandez, Adam Dorris
Winner: Ryan Pera
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Pax Americana, Radio Milano, Bistro Menil, Kuu Restaurant, Tout Suite
Winner: Tout Suite
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Leslie Ross and Laurie Sheddan, Alba Huerta, Alex Gregg, Elaine Marie Collum, Luis Villegas
Winner: Leslie Ross and Laurie Sheddan
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Caracol, Kuu Restaurant, Nara Sushi and Korean Kitchen, Public Services Wine & Whiskey, Fish & The Knife
Winner: Kuu Restaurant
Saddest Closure
Winner: Van Loc Restaurant
LAS VEGAS
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Bazaar Meat, DB Brasserie, Yusho, Rose Rabbit Lie, Giada
Winner:Bazaar Meat
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Brian Lhee, Kerry Simon, David Middleton, Takeshi Omae, Giada De Laurentiis
Winner: Brian Lhee
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Japanese Cuisine by Omae, Carson Kitchen, Made LV, Pizza Rock, District One
Winner: District One
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Ricardo Murcia, Paul Tanguay and Tad Carducci, Christopher Hopkins, Tony Abou-Ganim, Mariena Mercer
Winner: Mariena Mercer
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Giada, Rose Rabbit Lie, Bazaar Meat, Wing Lei, DB Brasserie
Winner: Rose Rabbit Lie
Empire Builder of the Year
Winner: Akira Back
LOS ANGELES
>Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Republique, Chi Spacca, Maude, Chengdu Taste, Petit Trois
Winner: Maude
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Wes Avila, Zach Pollack, Curtis Stone, Roy Choi, Jessica Koslow
Winner: Jessica Koslow
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Cadet, Night + Market Song, Gjusta, Grand Central Market, Brilliantshine
Winner: Grand Central Market
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Dave Kupchinsky, Michael Lay, Beau du Bois, Danielle Crouch, Zach Patterson
Winner: Beau du Bois
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Hyde Sunset, Superba Food + Bread, Faith & Flower, Commissary, The Nice Guy
Winner: Faith & Flower
Saddest Shutter of the Year
Winner: Cat & Fiddle
MAINE
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Slab, Central Provisions, Palace Diner, Lolita, Anju
Winner: Lolita
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Cara Stadler, Chris Gould, Erin French, David Levi, Stephen Lanzalotta
Winner: Erin French
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Bramhall, Sur Lie, Bao Bao Dumpling House, Ebb and Flow, Golden Lotus
Winner: Sur Lie
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Patrick McDonald, Guy Streitburger, Nathaniel Meiklejohn, Vien Dobui, Matthew Mills
Winner: Guy Streitburger
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Bao Bao Dumpling House, Ebb and Flow, El Rayo (Scarborough), Bramhall, Mill 67
Winner: Mill 67
MIAMI
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Blackbrick, Chinese, Finka Table & Tap, N by Naoe, L'Echon Brasserie, Michael Mina 74
Winner: Michael Mina 74
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Danny Serfer, Danny Grant, Richard Hales, Brad Kilgore, Kris Wessel
Winner: Brad Kilgore
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Niu, Mignonette, Drunken Dragon, Uvaggio, L'Echon Brasserie
Winner: Drunken Dragon
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Josh Gonzalez, Julio Cabrera, Ashley Danella, Eddie Fuentes, Rob Ferrara
Winner: Eddie Fuentes
MINNEAPOLIS
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Hola Arepa, Heyday, Brasserie Zentral, Travail, Corner Table
Winner: Heyday
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Jim Christiansen, Birk Grudem & Christina Nguyen, Thomas Kim, Russell Klein, Thomas Boemer
Winner: Thomas Boemer
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Spoon and Stable, Heyday, Hola Arepa, Libertine, The Lyn 65
Winner: Spoon and Stable
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Robb Jones, Adam Gorski, Dan Oskey, Trish Gavin, Tyler Kleinow
Winner: Adam Gorski
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Spoon and Stable, Hola Arepa, Heyday, Foreign Legion, Public
Winner: Public
Best Chef Switcheroo
Winner: Diane Yang/Niki Francioli aka Pastry Boom
MONTREAL
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Manitoba, Salmigondis, Les Coudes sur la Table, Le Serpent, Le Shinji
Winner: Manitoba
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Chris Parasiuk, Brian Peters, Cédric Deslandes, Joe Mercuri, Shinji Nagai
Winner: Shinji Nagai
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Gia Ba, Maison June Rose, Majestique Ma'tine, Pizzeria GEMA
Winner: Pizzeria GEMA
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Val Chagnon, Jonathan Homier, Max Coubès, Maxime Boivin, Simon Lesperance
Winner: Jonathan Homier
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Maison June Rose, Laurea, La Queue de Cheval, Le Richmond, Lea
Winner: Laurea
Saddest Shutter
Winner: Bistro à Champlain
NASHVILLE
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Husk Nashville, The 404 Kitchen, Josephine, The Catbird Seat, Rolf and Daughters
Winner: The 404 Kitchen
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Sean Brock, Matt Bolus, Andrew Little, Trevor Moran, Todd Alan Martin
Winner: Andrew Little
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Pinewood Social, Sinema, Adele's, Thai Esane, Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Winner: Sinema
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Matt Tocco, Ben Clemons, Damien Breaw, Jeremiah Blake, Jon Yeager
Winner: Ben Clemons
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Sinema, Josephine, Pinewood Social, Prima, Union Common
Winner: Sinema
The Most Inevitable Shutter
Winner: Music City Tippler
NEW ORLEANS
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Restaurant August, MoPho, La Petite Grocery, Pizza Delicious, Square Root
Winner: Pizza Delicious
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Isaac Toups, Kristen Essig, Cristina Quackenbush, Phillip Lopez, Alex Harrell
Winner: Isaac Toups
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Milkfish, Del Fuego Taqueria, Meauxbar, District Donuts. Sliders. Brew., Johnny Sanchez
Winner: District Donuts. Sliders. Brew
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Steve Yamada, Abigail Gullo, Liam Deegan, Paul Gustings, Sonali Fernando
Winner: Abigail Gullo
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Square Root, Doris Metropolitan, Carrollton Market, Pizza Domenica, The Franklin
Winner: Pizza Domenica
Saddest Closure
Winner: Iris
NEW YORK
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Cherche Midi, Dirty French, Mission Cantina, Meadowsweet, Batard
Winner: Batard
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Chris Jaeckle, Einat Admony, Ivan Orkin, Emma Bengtsson, Patti Jackson
Winner: Chris Jaeckle
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Cosme, Marta, Tuome, Morgenstern's, Little Park
Winner: Marta
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Natasha David, Pam Wiznitzer, Thomas Waugh, Alex Day, Tim Cooper
Winner: Natasha David
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Russ & Daughters Cafe, Claudette, White Street Narcissa, Jockey Hollow
Winner: Jockey Hollow
Best Chef Side Project
Winner: Brooks Headley's Superiority Burger
Hail Mary of the Year
Winner: Jeremiah Tower at Tavern on the Green
Most Mourned Restaurant That Hasn't Actually Closed:
Winner: wd~50
The Perfect 10 Award:
Winner: Dimes
PHILADELPHIA
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Townsend, Laurel, Petruce et al., The Fat Ham, High Street on Market
Winner: Petruce et al.
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Mike Solomonov, Kevin Sbraga, Eli Kulp, Joe Cicala, Nick Elmi
Winner: Mike Solomonov
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Dizengoff, V Street, Stock, La Colombe Fishtown, Brigantessa
Winner: Dizgenoff
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Dan Carr, Phoebe Esmon, Matt Wolfe, Paul MacDonald, George Costa
Winner: Paul MacDonald
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Tria Taproom, Aldine, La Peg, Le Cheri, Capofitto
Winner: Capofitto
PORTLAND
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Kachka, Lang Baan, Nodoguro, Maurice, Davenport
Winner: Kachka
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Bonnie Morales, Earl Ninsom, Ryan Roadhouse, Gregory Gourdet, Kristen Murray
Winner: Gregory Gourdet
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: BTU Brasserie, Bamboo Izakaya, PREAM + Pasta/Elder Hall, Pepe Le Moko, Pok Pok at PDX Airport
Winner: Bamboo Izakaya
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Kyle Webster, Kelley Swenson, Michelle Ruocco, Angel Teta
Winner: Angel Teta
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Angel Face, Maurice, Bamboo Izakaya, Jackknife, Nonna
Winner: Jackknife
Saddest Closure
Winner: Wildwood
SAN DIEGO
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Juniper & Ivy, Comun Kitchen & Tavern, Ironside Fish & Oyster, Don Chido, Puesto at The Headquarters
Winner: Juniper & Ivy
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Richard Blais, Chad White, Hanis Cavin, Joe Magnanelli, Jason McLeod
Winner: Chad White
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Ironside Fish & Oyster, Bottega Americano, Table No 10, The Patio on Goldfinch, Comun Kitchen & Tavern
Winner: Bottega Americano
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Anthony Schmidt, Trevor Easter, Christian Siglin, Jen Queen, Eric Johnson
Winner: Christian Siglin
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Juniper & Ivy, Ironside Fish & Oyster, The Patio on Goldfinch, OB Warehouse, Puesto at The Headquarters
Winner: Ironside Fish & Oyster
Saddest Shutter
Winner: Farmhouse Cafe
SAN FRANCISCO
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Kin Khao, Pabu, Lazy Bear, Verbena, Kusakabe
Winner: Lazy Bear
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Mitsunori Kusakabe, David Barzelay, Sean Baker, Jason Berthold, Lauren Kiino
Winner: Jason Berthold
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Lazy Bear, Pink Zebra, Orenchi Beyond, Ichi Sushi + Ni Bar, Beso
Winner: Ichi Sushi + Ni Bar
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Danny Louie, Keli Rivers, Thad Vogler, David Gallardo & Leon Vasquez, Ashley Miller
Winner: Ashley Miller
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Pabu, Chino, Lolo, Trou Normand, Quince
Winner: Chino
Saddest Closure
Winner: Lexington Club
SEATTLE
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Trove, Loulay, Pizzeria Gabbiano, Hommage, Red Cow
Winner: Trove
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Brendan McGill, Rachel Yang, Mike Easton, Zoi Antonitsas, Nico Borzee
Winner: Rachel Yang
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Porkchop & Co., Damn the Weather, Pizzeria Gabbiano, The London Plane, Single Shot
Winner: Damn the Weather
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Tyler Stamon, Kate Perry, Anu Apte, Chris Goad, Robert Rowland
Winner: Chris Goad
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Mezcaleria Oaxaca, Trove, Quality Athletics, Vespolina, The London Plane
Winner: The London Plane
Saddest Closure
Winner: Paseo
WASHINGTON DC
Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Rose's Luxury, Compass Rose, Iron Gate, The Partisan, Water & Wall
Winner: Rose's Luxury
Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Aaron Silverman, Johnny Spero, Tim Ma, Marjorie Meek-Bradley, Michael Friedman
Winner: Johnny Spero
So Hot Right Now
Nominees: DBGB Kitchen + Bar, Fiola Mare, Dram & Grain, DCity Smokehouse, Pop's SeaBar
Winner: DBGB Kitchen + Bar
Bartender of the Year
Nominees: JP Fetherston, Trevor Frye, Jamie Macbain, Kristi Green, Phil Anova
Winner: JP Fetherston
Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Iron Gate, Compass Rose, Soi 38, Crane & Turtle, Tico
Winner: Tico
Saddest Closure
Winner: Palena