And the nominees are...

Best Café

Cornersmith Annandale The Grounds of the City Harry’s Bondi Regiment CBD Saga

Best New Restaurant

Cirrus Jade Temple Paper Bird Pino’s Vino e Cucina Sasaki

Hot Talent Award

Shui Ishizaka, Bennelong Pureephat Kraikangwan, Long Chim Dionisio Randazzo, Balla Alanna Sapwell, Saint Peter Veronica Trevizo, Momofuku Seiobo

Drinks Service Award

10 William Street Big Poppa’s Continental Deli Bar Bistro Dear Sainte Éloise Johnny Fishbone

Best Casual Diner

Ester Hubert Long Chim LP’s Quality Meats Porteño

Chef of the Year

Danielle Alvarez, Fred’s Paul Carmichael, Momofuku Seiobo Mat Lindsay, Ester Josh Niland, Saint Peter Daniel Pepperell, Hubert

Best Cheap Eat

Bar Ume Cairo Takeaway Maybe Frank Momo Bar Manly VN Street Foods

Best Degustation

Automata Lumi Momofuku Seiobo Oscillate Wildly Quay

Legend Award This is a category with no nominees. The winner will be announced on the night. Restaurant of the Year

Billy Kwong Ester Fred’s Firedoor Fratelli Paradiso Hubert Long Chim LP’s Quality Meats Momofuku Seiobo Saint Peter