Business
25 November, 2024
Bronze awards for Port eateries
TWO Port Douglas restaurants have won bronze awards at the 2024 National Hostplus Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence.
Lagoon House Restaurant at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort was third in the restaurant in a hotel/resort category while Salsa Bar and Grill was third in the Australian informal restaurant section. Salsa was also a finalist in the restaurant of the year.
Sheraton general manager Steve Monar said “we were excited to receive the regional award in August and we’re thrilled to be further recognised alongside some of the country’s finest hotel restaurants”.
“This award is a true testament to the hard work and passion of the Lagoon House restaurant team and is a sign of more exciting things to come,” he said.
“This national recognition further cements Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas as a premier resort and culinary destination in Tropical North Queensland.
“With seven unique dining outlets, including the AGFG chef-hatted Harrisons Restaurant, the resort continues to set a high standard for excellence in hospitality and dining”.
On Salsa’s Facebook page they said “third best in the country is good enough for us”.
They said they were “privileged” to take home bronze for best contemporary Australian restaurant – informal at the awards.
“We may not have a chef’s hat, we may not feature in Gourmet Traveller or Delicious Magazine, but winning awards like this and being recognised by our industry at this level, while being supported by our amazingly loyal friends, that’s enough for us.
“Today we celebrate, our cup is full.
“We must first and always thank our staff, they are the back bone of our business and we’re nothing without them. Our amazing guests, new and established. We love you.”
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