Voting has now closed and the winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner - Click below for the nominations

The MFDF awards are recognised as the most important in the region and are hotly anticipated by the industry, media and public. The awards are given out at the glitzy gala dinner to be held on the 13th October at the Palace Hotel.

The 2008 award shortlist has now been decided, click here to see if your favorites are in there!

The award nominees are decided upon by an independent panel of food and drink critics and experts from the city, (for judging criteria click here). The awards are then opened to the public to vote. Public voting is live until the end of August after which the panel decided the winners using the public vote along with their own. You can only vote once for each nominee so choose carefully!

To vote, click here

Please note that the judge’s decision is final.

2008 Award Nominees


Restaurant of the Year
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Winner: Michael Caines Restaurant, Abode Hotel

Bar of the Year
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Winner: Deaf Institute

Pub of the Year
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Winner: The Arden Arms

Newcomer of the Year
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Winner: Ithaca

Chef of the Year
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Winner: Abdulla Naseem - Ramsons

Casual Dining Venue of the Year
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Winner: Cup

Best Food and Drink Outlet
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Winner: Heroes

Best Provision for Vegetarians
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Winner: Greens

Best Wine List
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Winner: Grado

Family Friendly
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Winner: Tampopo

Award for Healthy & Sustainable Eating
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Winner: Earth Cafe

Other Awards

Outstanding Customer service Award
Andrea Homer, Abode Hotel

Manchester Young Waiter 2008
Henning Gallinat, Radisson SAS Manchester Airport

Manchester Young Chef 2008
Adam Smith, Abode Hotel

Best Beer Brewed in Greater Manchester
Pictish Brewery with Alchemist Ale

Outstanding Contribution Award
Andrew Nutter