....and the winners are....the envelopes, please

2009-2010 Special Awards

Restaurateur of the Year
Harold & Denise legaux- Harold & belle’s

Owner/Entrepreneur of the Year
david cohn, cohn restaurants

Chef of the Year
hugo molina

Manager of the Year
donatello barone - nello’s

Pastry Chef
Christian Boinard - Renaissance

Humanitarian of the Year
John M. & Sally B. Thornton Foundation

Food and Beverage Director
Patrick Kolanski - Eric’s Restaurant

Server of the Year
Kenny Lamb - Mr. Stox

Mixologist of the Year
Franco Pafundo - Anaheim White House

Sommelier of the Year
Sean C. Fisher - Tastes Restaurant

Sous Chef of the Year
Alex Flores/Francisco Oriegel - Napa Rose

New Restaurant of the Year
Wang Tcheng - Anaheim

Longetivity in Hospitality Field
Lotte McGee

Special Recognition
Babouch Moroccan Restaurant - Kamal - (30 Years)
The Derby - Sturniolo Family - (85 Years)
Edwards Steakhouse - Daniel de la Vega - (62 Years)
El Cholo Restaurants - Ron Salisbury - (85 Years)
The Galley - (74 Years)
Leo’s Mexican Foods - Leo Presiadio - (60 Years)
Mr. Stox - The Marshall Family - (32 Years)

In Memoriam
Rocky Aoki - Benihana
Donald Callender - Marie Callender’s
Doris Crandall - Founder of SCRW
Elmer Dills - Restaurant Critic
Vaughn Mabee - Sky Room
James Myerson - Wine Warehouse
Eleanor Palagi - Mario’s Place - Riverside

Golden Sceptre Awards

The highest honor, the Golden Sceptre, is given to a chosen few, the grandest of the grand, which receive between 95 and 100 points and are elected by special vote of the members.

Anaheim White House, Anaheim
Antonello, Santa Ana
Belvedere, Beverly Hills
The Cellar, Fullerton
The Dining Room, Pasadena
Donovan’s, La Jolla
Duane’s Prime Steaks, Riverside
George’s at the Cove, La Jolla
Golden Dragon, Costa Mesa
Ivy, Los Angeles
L’ Opera, Long Beach
La Vie en Rose, Brea
Le Fontainebleau, San Diego
Madison, Long Beach
Marcello’s Tuscany Room, San Pedro
The Marine Room, La Jolla
 Michael’s, Santa Monica
Mille Fleurs, Santa Fe
Mr. Stox, Anaheim
Napa Rose, Anaheim
Park Grill, Los Angeles
The Restaurant, Los Angeles
Riviera at the Fireside, Westminster
Sky Room-La Valencia, La Jolla
Steakhouse 55, Anaheim
Tutti Mangia, Claremont
Valentino, Santa Monica