WINNERS AT F&B EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2023
PERSONAL CATEGORIES:-
 
  F&B Server of the Year
Silver Muskan Thakkur, Senior Waitress, The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
Gold Vijay Sonar, Food & Beverage Waiter, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham JBR
   
  F&B Hidden Gem of the Year
Silver  Ani John George, Banquet Supervisor, Dusit Thani Dubai
Gold Osmana Verzola, Admin & Coordinator, ZERO GRAVITY DUBAI
   
  F&B Hostess of the Year
Silver Alisha Tamang, Hostess, ZERO GRAVITY DUBAI
Gold Devira Fitri Handayani, Hostess, Fogueira Restaurant & Lounge, Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeriah Beach Dubai
   
  F&B Marketing/PR Person of the Year
Silver Laxmi Prakash, Sales & Marketing Manager, Asha's Restaurant International
Gold Sheryl Ramos, PA to the Area General Manager, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
   
  F&B Manager of The Year
Silver Kishore Kotian, Cluster F&B Manager, Central Hotels
Gold  Eslam Wahid, F&B Manager, Address Hotels & Resorts
   
  F&B Director/Leader of the Year
Silver Martin Drugan, Director of F&B, VOCO Bonnington Dubai & McGettigan's Group UAE
Gold Emanuele Mancini, Cluster Director of Food and Beverage, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah & Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
   
  Restaurant Manager of the Year
Silver  Rishabh Kulshreshtha, Restaurant Manager, Varq, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Palm Dubai
Gold Saroop Uthaman, Restaurant Manager, Asha's Restaurant International
   
  Bar / Beverage Manager of the Year
Silver Alexander Wolańczyk, Bar Manager, Folly - Gates Hospitality
Gold Gyula Aranyos, Venue Manager, NH Collection Dubai the Palm
   
  Hygiene Officer of the Year
Silver  Suraj Aliami, Chief Steward, Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche
Gold Fayaz Ahmed, Cluster Hygiene Officer, Jannah Hotels & Resorts
   
  DJ/Entertainer of the Year
Silver Ramzy Shaar, DJ, Inspire music Artistic Talent agency
Gold Soulninja, Resident DJ, ZERO GRAVITY DUBAI
   
  Barista of the Year
Silver  Abdul Rehman, Barista, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
Gold Abadullah Khorshed Alam, Attendant, The Farm Restaurant
   
  Bartender/Sommelier of the Year
Silver Guntur Handinto Bisono – Bartender, Conrad Dubai
Gold  Kaung Htut Naing, Sommelier & Rest. Supervisor, Fogueira Restaurant & Lounge, Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeriah Beach Dubai
   
  Culinary Person of the Year - Independent Outlet
Silver Bojan Cirjanic, Executive Chef, Folly - Gates Hospitality
Gold Gaurav Gaur, Executive Chef, Kitopi UAE
   
  Culinary Person of the Year – Hotel
Silver  Hareesh Gopalan, Executive Chef, Dusit Thani Dubai
Gold Deanna Naidoo, Chef, Atlantis the Palm
   
  F&B Influencer of the Year
Silver Suren Rajamohan, Influencer / Marketing Specialist - Expin
Gold Mhd Ali Aldada, Founder, Horizon Solutions Management and Restaurant Establishment

CORPORATE CATEGORIES:-
  Best Ladies Night
Silver ZERO GRAVITY DUBAI
Gold Folly - Gates Hospitality
   
  Best Party Brunch
Silver Mucha Lucha Brunch (Luchador) – Aloft Palm Jumeirah
Gold Bo.Sabi Restaurant Bar & Lounge, Bahrain
   
  Best Evening Brunch
Silver Accents Restaurant and Terrace, InterContinental Hotel Dubai Marina  
Gold Yasmina Restaurant, Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah
   
  Best Bar/Pub
Silver Sunset Beach Club and Lounge, RAK
Gold Reform Social & Grill, Dubai
   
  Best Rooftop Bar
Silver Paros at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Gold  Level 43, Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
   
  Best Sunset Spot
Silver Muse Social House, RAK
Gold Casa Samak Restaurant – Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
   
  Best Steakhouse Grill
Silver Beefbar, Dubai
Gold Hunter & Barrel, Dubai
   
  Best Romantic Spot
Silver The Beach Deck - The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
Gold OAnjo, Dubai
   
  Best Dinner Venue
Silver folly Dubai
Gold Asha's Restaurant Dubai
   
  Best Live Music
Silver Maxx Music Bar, Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
Gold Muse Social House, RAK
   
  Best Restaurant Bar
Silver Dukes Bar, Dubai
Gold Oleary's Dubai
   
  Best New Restaurant
Silver Anása, Conrad Dubai
Gold MaKiRa Japanese Rolls and Bowls, Dusit Thani Dubai
   
  Best Restaurant- Casual Dining
Silver Flavours of India, Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR
Gold Vibe at The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
   
  Best Restaurant- Fine Dining
Silver Benjarong, Dusit Thani Dubai
Gold Peacock Restaurant / Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
   
  Best Restaurant- QSR (Quick Service)
Silver  UCCI Sushi , Dubai
Gold Jones the Grocer, Dusit Thani Dubai
   
  Nightclub/Lounge of the Year
Silver The Hideout Dubai
Gold Neos at Address Downtown
   
  Restaurant Team of The Year- Hotel
Silver The Collective by Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai
Gold  Ramsa Lounge, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa
   
  Restaurant Team of the Year – Independent Outlet
Silver Asha's Restaurant, Dubai
Gold ZERO GRAVITY DUBAI
   
  Outside Catering Team of the Year
Silver Al Jawhara Hotel and Apartment, Dubai
Gold Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
   
  Best Homegrown Brand of the Year
Silver  Circle Cafe Dubai
Gold Soul Hospitality LLC, Dubai
   
  F&B Brand of The Year- Delivery
Silver  Ichiban Dubai
Gold  Go! Greek Dubai

JUDGES CHOICE AWARD WINNERS:-
Marketing Person of the Year Salim Lakdawala, Head of Marketing and eCommerce, The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
PR Person of the Year Sonia Parmar, Cluster Marketing Manager, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort and Aloft Palm
F&B Leader of the Year Amit Sinha, F&B Manager, Mercure Gold Hotel
F&B Rising Star Amrendra Bharti, Food & Beverage Manager, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham JBR
F&B Entrepreneur of the Year Mohamad Ballout, CEO and Co-founder at Kitopi
Culinary Person of the Year Muchie Masunungure, Executive Chef, The Farm Restaurant
Restaurateur of the Year Junah Balungcas, Owner, Baofriend Restaurant DSO
Best Indian Fine Dining Restaurant Kinara by Vikas Khanna
Lifetime Industry Supporter Jeyaram S, CEO, Taaza Quality
Hygiene Person of the Year Rajni Bhatt, Regional Hygiene Manager, Addmind Group