The Workshop Kitchen at Powerhouse Tamworth by Rydges and Azka Restaurant, Wine & Tapas Bar at Powerhouse Armidale by Rydges have both been celebrated in Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards in 2020, the only restaurants in the New England region to be awarded.
The win was the fourth for Powerhouse Tamworth, coming on the back of three consecutive years in Australia's Wine List of the Year. The judges recognised sommelier Daine Cooper again in 2020 with a wine list that celebrates the local region as well as a strong vegan, organic and biodynamic offering, well-known international makers, rare Australian icons and a superb selection of Penfolds Grange.
In a first for Powerhouse Armidale, the work of sommelier Monty Maguire in Azka Restaurant, Wine & Tapas Bar was also awarded with the judges impressed by the range and dimension of offering in a remote country locale – from established international winemakers to modestly priced lesser known gems.
Established in 1994 by Tucker Seabrook, Sydney's first wine and spirit merchant, Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards recognise and reward the enormous investment by restaurant owners, managers and sommeliers in the time, skill and resources that go into developing the best quality wine lists and cellars. At the same time the awards pay tribute to the dedication and talent of those individuals who create these lists for Australia's best restaurants, hotels, clubs, wine bars, pubs and cafes – large and small.
Greg Maguire, owner of Powerhouse Hotels Group said, “We are honoured to be acknowledged in such a respected and prestigious national award program for our continued efforts to celebrate and support fine winemaking, in Australia and around the world.
“Our vision is to offer an experience – within our hotels, at our restaurants and with our food and beverage destinations - that is sophisticated and exciting and stands alongside some of the best restaurant and hospitality experiences both here and around the globe.
“In a year that has been challenging for everyone, we continue to support our local and regional suppliers while also bringing some of the best wine and spirits from around the world to the region, for the local community and visitors to Tamworth and Armidale to enjoy but also to play our role in positioning New England as a destination for first-class tourism and experiences”.
The Workshop Kitchen – Powerhouse Tamworth by Rydges – 2 Glass rated
- Cuisine: Modern Australian
- Sommelier: Daine Cooper
- Number of Wines: 201
- Wines by the Glass: 47
- Wine Price: $$
The Workshop Kitchen is renowned for its elaborate open kitchen with wood-fired grill and stand-out local steaks, 2 Glass rated wine list as per the Australian 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Wine List of the Year Awards and beautiful entrance featuring 800 bottles of wine. The restaurant sits adjacent to the classy-cool Coal Bunker Bar, a chic, intimate setting to enjoy an aperitif, evening martini or nightcap. The bar showcases an array of top shelf spirits, an entire whiskey cabinet from around the globe, alongside a hand-picked selection of local craft brews.
www.rydges.com/accommodation/regional-nsw/powerhouse-hotel-tamworth/eat-drink/the-workshop-kitchen/
Azka Restaurant Wine & Tapas Bar, Powerhouse Armidale by Rydges – 2 Glass rated
- Cuisine: Modern Australian
- Sommelier: Monty Maguire
- Number of Wines: 173
- Wines by the Glass: 60
- Wine Price: $
Azka Restaurant is a sophisticated eatery showcasing the finest seasonal New England produce in a beautiful space adorned with Moroccan hanging lanterns. Dishes are modern Australian with world influence complemented by the exceptional wine list awarded 2 Glasses in the Wine List of the Year Awards in 2020. The Wine & Tapas Bar is one of Armidale's most charming and cosy drinking dens serving exciting drops by local winemakers, brewers and distillers accompanied by tasty small bites for those who like to graze while socialising.
www.rydges.com/accommodation/regional-nsw/powerhouse-hotel-armidale/eat-drink/azka-restaurant/
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