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Winners of the 2008 List Eating and Drinking Guide Awards revealed
Words: Anna Millar /I(' List is delighted to reveal the winners of this year's |.ist liating & Drinking (iuide Awards. as we launch our 2008 guide. free with this issue of the magazine.
Now in their sixth year. The List awards highlight some of the best eating out experiences in Glasgow and lidinburgb. This year. we are pleased to announce the addition of a Readers‘ Award in association with Taste of lidinburgh. as voted for by visitors to The List magazine’s website. www.list.co.uk. as well as the return of the Judges’ Special Award. which recognises the contribution of an establishment. an individual or a family to the food and drink world in Scotland.
The List [faring & Drinking Gun/("s co- editor. Donald Reid. said of the awards: ‘()ur goal is not only to recognise the more upmarket and glamorous eateries but also to distinguish the more affordable places and. especially. those bringing innovation and integrity to the scene. These awards are not
purely about rewarding the quality of
cooking and the ingredients used. although excelling in those areas is a primary consideration.
‘As well as making an assessment of the calibre of the cuisine. we examine the service. looking for knowledge and personality. and we also consider the ambience and style of each venture. l‘inally. we look at value for money. A memorable
meal out always depends on a restaurant working well on many different levels. so these awards reward the all-round dining experiences.‘
In lidinburgh. The List Readers‘ Award goes to [than Angel with The Dogs and Wedgwood picking tip the awards for Best Newcomers. ln (ilasgow. (iuy‘s Restaurant & Bar in the Merchant (‘ity takes 'l'lu' Us! Readers’ Award. while Nanaktisa and Two l‘at l.adies ((1 'l‘he Buttery take the gongs for the Best Newcomers.
The Judges‘ Special Award went to oyster farmer Andy l.ane for his work with l.och l’yne ()yslers and Loch l‘yne Restaurants and his 'ethical championing of rural Scottish produce in (ireat Britain and internationally.’
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