Matthew Dutson of the River Restaurant wins Young Waiter of the Year 2009

This News article was posted on 13 Oct 2009 .

Congratulations to Matthew Dutson of the Lowry Hotel and all the winners of the Manchester Food and Drink Awards 2009

Congratulations to Matthew Dutson of the Lowry Hotel and all the winners of the Manchester Food and Drink Awards 2009.

The winners are:

Restaurant Of The Year
The Modern, Manchester

Best Pub
Lass O`Gowrie, Manchester

Best Bar
Apotheca, Manchester

Best Newcomer
Damson, Heaton Moor

Chef Of The Year
Ian Matfin, Abode Manchester

Best Food And Drink Retail Outlet
Barbakan Delicatessen, Chorlton

Best Wine List
Gaucho Manchester

Best Coffee Bar / Casual Dining
Folk Café Bar, West Didsbury

MFDF Award For Healthy And Sustainable Eating
Gabriel's Kitchen, Manchester

Outstanding Achievement Award
George Bergier, head sommelier at Sam's and Tom's Chophouses, Manchester

INVESTMENT IN SKILLS AWARDS

Professional Bartender Of The Year
Tom Lloyd, Obsidian

Manchester Young Chef Of The Year
Michael Tate, Harvey Nichols

Manchester Young Waiter Of The Year
Matthew Dutson, River Restaurant

Love Food Hate Waste Award
Mason Arms, Atherton

Producer of the Year Award (judged by Clarissa Dickson Wright)
Mrs Kirkham's Cheese

MFDF Cheese Challenge Winner
Garstang Blue by Dewlay Cheesemakers

Best Beer Brewed In Manchester (judged by panel at the Greater Manchester Real Ale Festival)
Dobber by Marble Brewer

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