2014 Hall of Fame Inductees

Active Restaurateur

Celebrates the exceptional restaurateur who is currently active in the BC restaurant industry:

• Daniel Frankel — Tap & Barrel Restaurants / The Daniel Group
• Gord Martin — Bin 941 & Go Fish
• Greg Hays & Silvia Macolini — Cafe Brio
• Scott Morison — Browns Socialhouse

Industry Award

Individual – retired, deceased or active – who is or has been a chef, server, manager, executive, 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

• Jeff Van Geest — Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek
• Takashi Ito — AURA Restaurant at the Inn at Laurel Point Hotel

Front of House

• Mike Bernardo — Vij’s & Rangoli Grill

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:

• Christine Blackwood — Blackwood Career Apparel + Essentials
• Frank Geier — Gordon Food Services
• John Schreiner — Freelance Writer

Coffee and Beverage

An individual – retired, deceased or active – who is or has been a leader in the coffee and beverage category and who has demonstrated exceptional professionalism working in the industry.

• Vince Piccolo — 49th Parallel