DINING CATEGORIES
Best Fine Dining * 100% Anonymous site inspection. Winner is eligible for AHA National Awards . Nominees in this category must provide a formal, structured dining experience of the highest standard. Judging Criteria General • Décor, design, characteristics • Condition of furniture, fittings and electrical • Ambience, lighting, background music • Quality of table setting (glassware, crockery and cutlery, table linen) • Market relevance • Special promotions • Cleanliness and hygiene Food and Beverage • Presentation of menu, accuracy in the description of dishes • Menu innovation, selection and diversity • Presentation and quality of food • Presentation and accuracy of beverage lists • Variety of beers, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, coffees and teas • Variety of wines available by the glass served correctly Service • Professionalism and outstanding customer service Nominees in this category must have at least 75% of their dishes originating from a particular theme or style of cooking not covered by an existing category. Judging Criteria General • Internal décor, design, characteristics (themed), restaurant exterior • Condition of furniture, fittings and electrical • Ambience, lighting, background music • Quality of table setting (glassware, crockery and cutlery, table linen) • Cleanliness and hygiene Food and Beverage • Presentation and authenticity of menu and accuracy in the description of dishes • Menu innovation, selection and diversity including daily specials • Presentation, quality and accuracy of beverage lists • Variety of beers, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, coffees and teas • Variety of wines available by the glass served correctly Service • Professional and outstanding customer service • Product knowledge (food and wine) • Courteous and well presented staff Best Specialty Restaurant * 100% Anonymous site inspection.
Best International Cuisine * 100% Anonymous site inspection . Nominees in this category must specialise in A SPECIFIC INTERNATIONAL STYLE CUISINE Judging Criteria General • Internal décor, design, characteristics (themed), restaurant exterior • Condition of furniture, fittings and electrical • Ambience, lighting, background music • Quality of table setting (glassware, crockery and cutlery, table linen) • Cleanliness and hygiene Food and Beverage • Presentation and authenticity of menu and accuracy in the description of dishes • Menu innovation, selection and diversity, including daily specials • Presentation, quality and accuracy of beverage lists • Variety of wines beers, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, coffees and teas • Variety of wines available by the glass served correctly Service • Professionalism and outstanding customer service Best Restaurant in a Hotel or Accommodation Venue * 100% Anonymous site inspection. This category recognises restaurants within a hotel or accommodation venue; categorised by full table service. Judging Criteria General • Décor, design, characteristics • Condition of furniture, fittings and electrical • Ambience, lighting, background music • Quality of table setting (glassware, crockery and cutlery, table linen) • Cleanliness and hygiene Food and Beverage • Presentation of menu, accuracy in the description of dishes • Menu innovation, selection and diversity including daily specials • Presentation and quality of food • Presentation and accuracy of beverage lists • Variety of beers, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, coffees and teas • Variety of wines available by the glass served correctly Service • Professional and outstanding customer service • Product knowledge (food and wine) • Courteous and well presented staff
• Product knowledge (food and wine) • Courteous and well groomed staff
• Product knowledge (food and wine) • Courteous and well presented staff
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