GUWAHATI: The 7th edition of G Plus Guwahati Food Awards (GFA) 2021 was hosted on Sunday, December 19, at Vivanta, Guwahati. With over 27 categories and 80 restaurants, the Award catered to the entire spectrum of commercial outlets in the ‘eating out’ space of Guwahati. The nominations last year were 180, while a significant increase of almost 200 nominations was witnessed this year.
The Guwahati Food Awards for the Restaurant Of The Year was received by Freemasons Brewworks.
This edition of Guwahati Food Awards received over 1.15 lakh votes, which were registered on the GFA website and G Plus mobile app.
The Assam Minister for Department of Housing and Urban Affairs and Irrigation Ashok Singhal graced the event as the Chief Guest.
Renowned food critic and international culinary judge Suresh Hinduja, the Chairman of the jury and Principal Advisor, was also present at the event along with special guest Antoine Lewis, who is a regular contributor to a variety of national and international newspapers, magazines and websites. He also serves as the jury of several national restaurants and hotel awards.
Guwahati Food Awards 2021 is organised by G Plus in association with Blender’s Pride Reserve Collection Music CDs, co-sponsored by Sister Masala and supported by Purabi Milk, Magic Cook and Indane from Indian Oil. The hospitality partner for the event was Vivanta Guwahati.
Here is the list of winners as per the categories:
Best Bakery: Patisserie Operaa
Best Café: Café Bellevue
Best Club/ Lounge: Exoro
Best Pub/Bar: The Socialite
Best Fast Food Joint: J14
Best Mithai Shop: Kiranshree Sweets
Best Multi Cuisine Restaurant: 4 Seasons
Best Restaurant for Assamese Cuisine: Khorikaa Restaurant
Best Restaurant for European Cuisine (Continental): The Whiskey Bar and Grill
Best Restaurant for North Indian Cuisine: Dhaba - Estd 1986
Best Restaurant for Oriental Cuisine: Mamagoto
Best Restaurant for Ethnic Cuisine: Khorikaa Restaurant
Best Restaurant for South Indian Cuisine: Makhan Bhog
Cloud Kitchen of the Year: Triangle Kitchen
Best Restaurant for Vegetarian Food: Shahi Darbar
Most Instagrammable Restaurant: Uptown Escape Café & Cocktail Bar
Restaurant of the Year: Freemasons Brewworks
Best Open Air Space: Terra Mayaa
Best Hangout Place: Nyx Lounge and Deck, Hotel Palacio
Best Restaurant for Fine Dining: Red Hot Chilli Pepper
Bartender of the Year: Dibakar Boro of Freemasons Brewworks
Most Hygenic and Sanitized restaurant: Uptown Escape Café & Cocktail Bar
Best Brand for Home Delivery: Rolls Mania
Best Dessert and Ice Cream Parlour: Frozen Stone
Promising New Entrant:
Kori's (Café)
Breathe (Lounge)
Abacus Brewing Co & Kitchen (Fine Dining)
Quarters (Pub/ Bar)
Virasat (Vegetarian Food)
Jury's Choice Award: Yoko Sizzlers
Popular Choice Award: Chai Piyo
Home Baker of the Year: Martha Bakes
