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

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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.

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Show 284, August 4, 2018: Pamela Waitt, Founder and Producer, 7th Annual Golden Foodie Awards

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Golden Foodie AwardsVoting for the 7th Annual Golden Foodie Awards representing the best in dining in Orange County commences on August 3rd and runs in two waves of voting. The 2nd voting period extends from August 10th through 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 7th 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 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 each week to vote for their favorites among 15 categories. The voting for August 3rd to 9thth includes Bartender of the Year, Best Cocktails in Orange County, Best Wine Program, Best Beer Program, Best Bar Program, Best New Restaurant and Best Lunch Spot in Orange County.

The 2nd voting period for August 10th through 17th includes Best Brunch in Orange County, Rising Star Chef of the Year, Favorite Food Influencer in Orange County, Outstanding Community Service, Restaurateur of the Year, Best Dessert Menu in Orange County, Best Entrée in Orange County and Best Service Award.

Pamela Waitt the Creator and Producer of the Golden Foodie Awards joins us with the details of how the voting works and what the categories are.

 

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Show 273, May 12, 2018: Celebrity Mixologist Juyoung Kang, Head Bartender, The Dorsey at The Venetian

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Juyoung KangJuyoung Kang is the high-profile lead bartender at The Dorsey at The Venetian. She was the Nevada Restaurant Association’s Bartender of the Year in 2015. For Vegas Uncork’d she is starring in Saturday afternoon’s “Behind the Bar: Learn the Craft of Cocktailing with Masters of the Bar at The Venetian & The Palazzo.”

Stunning design and true cocktail culture have found a memorable new home in The Dorsey. At The Dorsey old school service standards and superb cocktail craft live within a thoughtfully designed enclave of warmth, ease, and comfort.

The Dorsey is bold and versatile. Drop by for effortless conversation with cocktail classics or settle in for the evening, to make new acquaintances, over shareable craft punch bowls. “The Penicillin” is a signature favorite, identified by The New York Times as one of eleven essential drinks of the modern cocktail revival.

Stop by later in the night and experience live curated music by renowned DJs who spin old school classics and newer tunes that fit the vibe.

We recommend her latest Dorsey creation, The Texico. It’s premium Tequila, green apples, almonds, dry vermouth and egg white with a dash of shaved cinnamon on top.

We’re shaking craft cocktails with Juyoung.

 

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

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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.


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