List of NT Hospitality Award winners

It was a double celebration for one NT restaurant taking out two gongs at the NT Hospitality Awards, including best restaurant on Wednesday night. We have the full list of winners.

Hot Tamale executive chef Martin Bouchier, with a Red Centre aguachile, was the only Northern Territory contestant at this year's Chef of the Year competition in Sydney.

Hot Tamale was crowned the Territory’s Best Overall Restaurant at the 2019 Hospitality NT Awards last night.

It was a double celebration for the Waterfront Mexican restaurant with its head Chef Martin Bouchier taking out the Best Chef Award.

Other key awards went to the DoubleTree by Hilton, Esplanade for Best Overall Accommodation Hotel; Best Overall Small Club — Darwin Trailer Boat Club; Best Overall Large Club — Gillen Club; and Best Overall Hotel — Beachfront Hotel.

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CEO of Hospitality NT Des Crowe said it was important to acknowledge venues and hardworking staff throughout the Territory that are striving to deliver excellence in their field.

“We know our venues shape the Territory experience of locals and tourists alike and showcasing excellence ensures we continue to strive for better,” Mr Crowe said.

“Daly Waters Hotel took out Best Wayside Inn with significant upgrades to its accommodation, outdoor pool area and airconditioned new bistro ensuring the travelling public and regional workers continue to have a fantastic experience at this iconic venue.

“And in their first year, The Landmark @ Gateway won Best New Venue, Best Late-Night Venue, Best Hotel Gaming Venue and were joint winners of Best Marketed Venue and they have proved to be a popular new addition to the Top End’s scene.”

THE FULL WINNERS LIST

■ Best New Venue — The Landmark @ Gateway

■ Best Hotel Gaming Venue — The Landmark @ Gateway

■ Best Club Gaming Venue — Casuarina All Sports Club

■ Best Retail Liquor -The Cavenagh Hotel

■ Best Late-Night Venue -The Landmark @ Gateway

■ Best Draught Beer Quality -Darwin Sailing Club

■ Best Family Friendly Venue -The Bell Bar & Bistro

■ Best Redeveloped Licensed Premise -Beachfront Hotel

■ Best Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel- Double Tree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin

■ Best Bar Presentation & Service -Berry Springs Tavern & Katherine

Club

■ Best Sporting Entertainment Venue -The Sportsbar @ Mindil Beach Casino Resort

■ Outstanding Accommodation Hotel Community Service & Achievement- Double Tree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin

■ Outstanding Hotel Community Service & Achievement -Beachfront Hotel

■ Outstanding Club Community Service & Achievement- Cazalys Palmerston Club

■ Best Marketed Venue — Berry Springs Tavern & The Landmark @ Gateway

■ Best Live Music Venue — Gapview Hotel & Beachfront Hotel

■ Best Outdoor Area -Gillen Club

■ Best Wayside Inn — Daly Waters Wayside Inn

■ Best NT Keno Venue — Beachfront Hotel

■ Best TAB Licensed Venue -Beachfront Hotel

■ Best Training Initiative — Karen Sheldon Catering

■ Best Tourism Initiative — Curtin Springs Wayside Inn

■ Service Excellence (Front of House) — Voyages Ayers Rock Resort

■ Junior Trainee / Apprentice of the Year — Darwin Trailer Boat Club

■ Completed Trainee / Apprentice of the Year — Berry Springs Tavern / Snapper Rocks

■ Best Chef/Cook -Martin Bouchier (Hot Tamale)

■ Best Human Resources Employee — Lizzy Harvey (Darwin Trailer Boat Club)

■ Best Marketing/Sales/Events Employee — The Landmark @ Gateway

■ Hospitality Industry Rising Star Award (Metro) — Hilton Darwin

IN OTHER TERRITORY NEWS

■ Hospitality Industry Rising Star Award (Regional) — Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

■ Industry Sales Representative of the Year- Rebecca O’Mahony (Carlton & United Breweries)

■ Industry Sales Representative of the Year — Born Magabo (H & L Australia)

■ Best Overall Restaurant — Hot Tamale

■ Best Overall Accommodation Hotel — Double Tree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin

■ Best Overall Small Club — Darwin Trailer Boat Club

■ Best Overall Large Club — Gillen Club

■ Best Overall Hotel — Beachfront Hotel