Secco lauded at 2012 Elbys
Richmond Magazine hosted the innuagural Elbys awards Sunday evening, a gala event at the Virginia Historical Society to recognize Richmond’s restaurants. Twenty-five industry professionals, food writers, culinary instructors and food society members nominated finalists in 9 categories; tonight the winners were announced…
Fine Dining Restaurant
* Lemaire
Neighborhood Restaurant
* The Black Sheep
New Restaurant
* The Roosevelt
Julia Battaglini (Secco) and Kendra Feather (Roosevelt)
Wine Program
* Secco Wine Bar
Sean Rapoza (Balliceaux)
Beverage Program
* Balliceaux
Restaurant Visionaries
* Ren Mefford and Chris Tsui of EAT Restaurant Partners (The Blue Goat, Wild Ginger, Osaka and Sushi-O)
Pastry Chef
* Josh Gaulin of Acacia Mid-town
Caleb Shriver (Aziza's) and Tim Bereka (Secco)
Rising Culinary Star
* Caleb Shriver of Aziza’s
Lee Gregory (The Roosevelt) and Dale Reitzer (Acacia Mid-town)
Chef of the Year
* Dale Reitzer of Acacia Mid-town
[...] Richmond Magazine hosted the inaugural Elby’s this past Sunday evening at the Virginia Historical Society. The event honored Richmond’s food industry in nine categories. Some of the winners included Best New Restaurant going to the Roosevelt, Chef of the Year went to Dale Reitzer at Acacia, and the other seven winners can be seen (with some pictures) at West of the Boulevard News. [...]