The 2012 Reader Restaurant Awards Results: Part Two
This is Part 2 of the awards; Part 1 can be viewed here
The results of the Beijinger's 9th Annual Reader Restaurant Awards are out! Well the first set are. Everyone at the awards ceremony was presented with the first 30 of this year's winners on arrival so it's only fair that we share them with you too. You'll find out who has won what if you read on. If you want to find out who the other 20 winners are then you'll have to check back for part two of this roundup. Those awards, which include the biggest four of the year, are announced live on stage and will be here for you from 3pm. Ladies and gentlemen, we're very proud to present to you the winners of the 2012 Reader Restaurant Awards ...
BEST RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR (CHINESE)
Readers’ Choice
Da Dong
Outstanding
Din Tai Fung
Duck de Chine
BEST RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR (NON-CHINESE)
Reader’s Choice
Home Plate Bar-B-Que
Outstanding
Hatsune
Maison Boulud
BEST DIM SUM
Readers’ Choice
Jin Ding Xuan
Outstanding
Crystal Jade
Lei Garden
BEST DUMPLINGS
Readers’ Choice
Bao Yuan Jiaozi
Outstanding
Lao Beijing Jiaozi Guan
Xian Lao Man
BEST HOTEL BRUNCH
Readers’ Choice
Bubbalicious, Seasonal Tastes, Westin Beijing Chaoyang
Outstanding
Aroma, Ritz-Carlton Beijing
Bubbly Sundays, Senses, Westin Beijing Financial Street
BEST INDIAN/PAKISTANI
Readers’ Choice
Ganges
Outstanding
Indian Kitchen
Taj Pavilion
NEW RESTAURANT (NON-CHINESE)
Readers’ Choice
Home Plate Bar-B-Que
Outstanding
Susu
Temple Restaurant Beijing
NEW RESTAURANT (CHINESE)
Readers’ Choice
Nanjing Impression
Outstanding
Green Bites To Go Dumpling Bar
IFW, Park Hyatt Beijing
BEST BREAD
Readers’ Choice
Comptoirs de France
Outstanding
Kempi Deli, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center
South German Bakery
BEST VIETNAMESE
Readers’ Choice
Susu
Outstanding
Le Little Saigon
Muse Parisian Vietnamese Brasserie
BEST WINE LIST
Readers’ Choice
Maison Boulud
Outstanding
Aria, China World Hotel
Enoterra
BEST VALUE FOR MONEY
Readers’ Choice
Annie's
Outstanding
Home Plate Bar-B-Que
SALT
BEST STEAK (STANDALONE)
Readers’ Choice
Flamme International Grill
Outstanding
Chef Too
SALT
BEST STEAK (HOTEL)
Readers’ Choice
CRU Steakhouse, JW Marriott Beijing
Outstanding
Grange Grill, Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The Cut, Fairmont Beijing
BEST SANDWICHES
Readers’ Choice
Element Fresh
Outstanding
Bocata
Comptoirs de France
RESTAURANT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Readers’ Choice
Seth Grossman, Home Plate Bar-B-Que
Outstanding
Alan Wong, Hatsune/Kagen
Ignace Lecleir, Temple Restaurant Beijing
BEST SERVICE (CHINESE)
Readers’ Choice
Haidilao
Outstanding
Da Dong
Din Tai Fung
BEST SERVICE (NON-CHINESE)
Readers’ Choice
Maison Boulud
Outstanding
Annie's
SALT
BEST ITALIAN - HIGH END
Readers’ Choice
Sureno, Opposite House
Outstanding
Cepe, Ritz-Carlton Financial Street
Tavola Italian Dining
BEST MEXICAN/TEX-MEX
Readers’ Choice
Luga's Villa (tie)
Peter's Tex-Mex (tie)
Outstanding
The Saddle Cantina
How We Do It
With the broadest coverage and biggest reader participation, our awards are the most trusted in town. the Beijinger’s 2012 Reader Restaurant Awards are determined by a two-step process.
Step one: A nomination panel of over 100 Beijing gourmands, along with a randomly selected list of 100 voters from last year’s balloting, were provided a blank ballot and asked to name their favorite restaurants in each of over 60 categories. We tabulated the results and drew up shortlists of nominated restaurants in the 50 most competitive categories.
Step two: We now turn the ballots over to the public to vote online for three weeks, from Feb 22-Mar 13. Each vote will be examined thoroughly for eligibility. Duplicated ballots will be discarded, as will any attempts at ballot stuffing. The remaining ballots will then be verified, tabulated and each restaurant ranked accordingly. The top vote-getter in each category will be named "Best," while the second and third highest vote-getters (joint third, in the case of ties) will be named "Outstanding." All the results will be revealed at our awards ceremony, which will be held in mid-March.
