The evening’s other winners were:

Best New Local Product: Bird’s Nest Seasoning by Ricky DuQuesnay.

TEF Awards For Jamaica Restaurant with Outstanding Gastronomy Experience: Sonia’s Homestyle Cooking

New Gastronomy Experience: Pink Apron Hub Cafe and Bistro

Best Bar Experience in Kingston: The AC Hotel.

Best Bar Experience (outside Kingston): Lester’s Bar at Half Moon Resort.

Best Wine and Food Experience: Uncorked Too.

Global Ambassador Award: Balkis Johnson, Director of Hospitality at Heitz Estate & Ink Grade, Napa Valley.

Exceptional Service Award: Abby-Gail Richards, The Coppers Restaurant.

Awards for Excellence In Food Service Delivery were presented to the Food & Beverage teams at: the Terra Nova-All-Suite Hotel, AC Hotel Kingston, Jamaica Pegasus, S Hotel, The Coppers, Mystic Thai, Hyatt Zilara & Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall.

Caterer of The Year: Alexa Von Strolley.

Best Place For Vegetarian/Plant-Based: Stush in the Bush.

Outstanding Jamaican Food: Sonia’s Homestyle.

Best Ethnic Restaurant: (Thai) Mystic Thai.

Best Ethnic Restaurant: (Indian) Tava Indian Cuisine.

Best Sunday Spot (Kingston): Jamaica Pegasus hotel.

Best Sunday Spot MoBay: Coral Cliff.

Best Cafe Experience: Cafe Blue.

Solomon Gardner Award for Outstanding Service: Sugar Mill Restaurant.