2005 Hall of Fame Inductees

Active Restaurateur

Celebrating exceptional restaurateurs currently active in the BC restaurant industry

• Erwin Doebeli — The William Tell
• Umberto Menghi — Umberto’s

Industry Award

Individual – retired, deceased or active – who is or has been a chef, server, manager, bartender and who has demonstrated exceptional professionalism working in the restaurant industry. These individuals will be recognized for making their restaurant a special experience for customers

Back of House

• Bruno Marti — Chef/Owner, La Belle Auberge

Front of House

• Ann Bentley — General Manager, Aqua Riva

Friend of the Industry

An individual who has provided exceptional support to the restaurant industry – either a supplier, restaurant reporter, or politician who has consistently supported BC’s restaurant industry

• Harry McWatters — Sumac Ridge Winery
• Peter Whittall — Neptune Food Service

Pioneer

Pioneers of the BC restaurant industry, either retired or deceased

• Hy Aisenstat — HY’s Steakhouse
• Nat Bailey — White Spot
• Frank Baker — The Attic
• Mario Corsi — Park Royal Hotel and Corsi Trattoria
• Frank & Eva Iaci — Iaci’s
• Mike McLaughlin — Old House Restaurant, Comox
• Louis Stervinou — Devonshire Seafood House and Ondines
• Peter Szazz — Szasz Restaurant
• George Tidball — Keg Restaurants
• Joe Troll — Troll’s Restaurant