THE CHARLIE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PASTRY CHEF honors a chef or baker who provides excellence in preparing desserts, pastries or breads

Khanh Tran

THE CHARLIE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CHEF honors an individual with over five years of chef experience in the Twin Cities whose career has set high standards and is an inspiration to others

Tim McKee

THE CHARLIE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT DESIGN honors the restaurant with outstanding creativity, comfort and ambiance in new construction or renovation.

Parma 8200

THE CHARLIE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT SERVICE honors the restaurant that has an exemplary staff.

La Belle Vie

THE CHARLIE AWARD FOR INNOVATION TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE:

Heartland Restaurant

THE CHARLIE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FOOD ITEM:

Salmon with Roasted Corn Sauce from Porter Creek Hardwood Grill

THE CHARLIE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT honors a restaurant that attracts attention and admiration with superior food and service.

Piccolo

THE CHARLIE AWARD FOR EMERGING FOOD PROFESSIONAL honors a person who is making an impact in the Twin Cities professional restaurant and food community and has been working in the restaurant and food community for five years or less.

Mike Phillips

THE CHARLIE AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT honors lifetime contribution of service to the Twin Cities restaurant and food community.

D’Amico & Partners