Show 336, August 10, 2019: 8th Annual Golden Foodie Awards Voting with Founder Pamela Waitt

Pam Waitt of the Golden Foodie AwardsVoting for the 8th Annual Golden Foodie Awards representing the best in dining in Orange County commences on August 11th and runs for one tight week until Saturday, August 17th. It’s the people’s choice awards as Orange County foodies make the decisions.

“The Golden Foodie Awards has evolved into a celebration of Orange County’s rich culinary scene,” said Pamela Waitt, creator and producer of the Golden Foodie Awards, and president of the OC Restaurant Association. “Now in its 8th year, the Golden Foodie Awards have grown exponentially in reach and media attention. To enable us to continue to grow as an event, we have previously brought on the accounting firm of Moss Adams to audit votes and continue to attract sponsors who share a vision of highlighting those stand-out chefs and restaurants in Orange County.”

The Golden Foodie Awards is a people’s choice event that recognizes the best chefs, libations and cuisine at chef-driven and independent restaurants. With its focus on involving the Orange County community to serve as judges through their voting, the Golden Foodie Awards serve as a high honor and is an indication of local culinary trends and consumer preferences.

Connoisseurs of cuisine and lovers of libations will have a chance for one week (starting August 11th) to vote for their favorites among 14 categories (plus two more categories, Pastry Chef of the Year & Chef of the Year, that are peer voted). The voting includes categories ranging from Bartender of the Year to Best Service Award.

The sold-out gala awards ceremony is set for the Marriott Newport Beach on September 29th.

Show 133, August 1, 2015: Food Network’s Simon Majumdar Continues…

Simon MajumdarMajumdar is also the new Master of Ceremonies for the upcoming 2015 Golden Foodie Awards presented in the red carpet affair on September 27th at the Fairmont Newport Beach.He was previously a Presenter in 2014.

Majumdar will lead the Golden Foodie Awards on-stage unveiling winners in over 25 categories including Golden Chef, Golden Pastry Chef, and Best New Restaurant.

The Golden Foodie Awards honor Orange County’s culinary community and creates an environment where nominees and foodies can indulge in an evening of accolades and decadent cuisine.

On-line voting (for seven days only) in the initial seven categories starts Saturday August 1st. These include Best Cocktail, Bartender of the Year, Best Food Talk Radio Show, Best Food Writer, Best Sushi, Best Dessert and Best Service Award.

Simon is understandably neutral on suggesting the possible nominees for Best Food Talk Radio Show. He has been a guest on the three radio shows nominated last year. He does politely suggest voting in the categories of your choice and making your voice heard…

On the “SoCal Restaurant Show” we’re not neutral. If you enjoy what we do every Saturday morning we’d greatly appreciate your vote before Friday night, August 7th. It’s really easy to vote. Once you see the category of “Best Food Talk Radio Show” write in “SoCal Restaurant Show” and click “Vote’ It’s just that easy. Thanks for your consideration.

The next group of categories are eligible for voting starting on August 8th.