WINNER: Sid Sahrawat of Sidart, Sid at The French Café & Cassia
He’s built a name as one of the most formidable chefs and hospitality operators in Auckland, and his restaurants, Sidart, Cassia and Sid at The French Café are glowing testaments to Sid Sahrawat‘s innovative culinary mind. Through his culinary mastery, Sahrawat has challenged our perceptions of how refined, complex and utterly delectable Indian cuisine can be.
HONOURABLE MENTION: Gareth Stewart of Nourish Group
HONOURABLE MENTION: Yukio Ozeki of Azabu
THE SHORTLIST:
Josh Emett of The Oyster Inn, Rātā
Ben Bayly of Aosta, The Grounds & Ahi
Jo Pearson of Amano, Hip Group
Nic Watt of Masu, Akarana, Inca
Che Barrington of The Blue Breeze Inn & Woodpecker Hill
