NYC Hospitality Alliance Announces 2024 Awards Winners
New York City Hospitality Alliance Awards Celebrates Chefs, Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs and the people who Make New York City’s Hospitality Industry Exceptional
The New York City Hospitality Alliance today announced winners of the 2024 New York City Hospitality Alliance Awards, recognizing leaders in the industry who make New York City the greatest restaurant and nightlife city in the world.
“New York City’s restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are world renown, and we’re proud to recognize these incredible businesses and the people who make them a reality,” said Andrew Rigie, Executive Director of the Alliance. “From top chefs to mom & pop restaurants, from neighborhood pubs to big nightclubs, these awards showcase many of the businesses and the creative, talented, and hard-working people who make New York City the hospitality capital of the world.”
Hospitality professionals participated in submitting nominations for awards. The awards and the honorees are then carefully considered and selected by professionals within the hospitality space for their contributions to the restaurant and nightlife scene in New York City.
The categories and winners are as follows:
Heart of House Award: Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working in one or more jobs in a restaurant kitchen (back of house)
Sponsored by: I. Halper Paper & Supplies
Winner: Victor Quarshie (Park Central Hotel NY)
Big Apple Award: Goes to an individual whose success and influence will leave a lasting impact on the NYC hospitality industry.
Sponsored by: Premier Payroll Solutions
Winner: Melba Wilson (Melba’s Restaurant)
Chef’s Award: Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working as a chef for a single unit or restaurant group
Sponsored by: Hilb Group
Winner: Ayesha Nurdjaja (Shuka)
City That Never Sleeps Award: Goes to the important and/or influential club
Sponsored by: Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Winner: Elsewhere
Front of House Award: Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working in one or more jobs on the dining room floor of a restaurant
Sponsored by: I. Halper Paper & Supplies
Winner: Tomislav (Tomi) Dzelalija (Le Bernardin)
Hearts of Hospitality Award: Goes to an individual who is recognized for excellence in the profession of human resources in hospitality
Sponsored by: Fox Rothschild LLP
Winner: Missy Adriazola (Nobu)
Operations Award: Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working in one or more operation level jobs for a single unit or restaurant/bar group
Sponsored by: Howard Goldstein, LUTCF
Winner: Chris Lauber (LTH Hospitality)
Sustainability Award: Goes to a restaurant that has a proven track record of implementing sustainable practices within their business
Sponsored by: Rethink Food
Winner: Eleven Madison Park
The Determination Award: Goes to an individual who started at an entry-level job in the hospitality industry and is now in a leadership role
Sponsored by: Ecolab
Winner: Ivanna Vitiv (José Andrés Group)
The Next Generation Award: Goes to an up-and-coming or established mover and shaker who is still early in their hospitality industry career.
Sponsored by: //3877
Winner: Megan Rickerson (Someday Bar)
I Love Boroughs: Goes to three favorite restaurants or bars in each borough.
Sponsored by: Fox Rothschild LLP
Bronx:
● G&R Deli
● Great Performances
● Bronx Beer Hall
Brooklyn:
● Shalom Japan
● Di Fara Pizza
● Lore
Manhattan:
● Bungalow
● Aretsky's Patroon
● MamaSushi
Queens:
● Neir's Tavern
● Zaab Zaab
● Manducatis Rustica, VIG
Staten Island:
● Shaw-nae's House
● Annadale Terrace
● Rab's Country Lanes
Rethink Food Community Service Award: Goes to a hospitality business committed to giving back to their community.
Sponsored by: Rethink Food
Winner: Brain Food The Smart Kitchen
Legacy Award: Goes to a hospitality business that has stood the test of time.
Winner: Maggie's Place