Here are the finalists for the 2017 Woodlands Culinary Awards, presented by the Woodlands Area Foodies. These outstanding organizations and individuals received the most nominations from WAF membership, over 10,000 at the time of nomination.
All of these finalists are among the very best in their respective fields, and provided numerous memorable experiences to guests in the past 12 months.
Congratulations, Finalists!
Best Restaurant
Hubbell & Hudson Bistro / Cureight
Pallotta’s Italian Grill
Republic Grille
Robard’s Steakhouse
Best New Restaurant
Current
Q-Shi
Nicoletta’s Venetian Dining
Rita’s Cantina
Best Food Truck
BBQ Godfather
Black Garlic
Craft Burger
Falacos
Best Service
Casa Medina
Del Frisco’s
Hubbell & Hudson Bistro / Cureight
Robard’s
Best Casual Restaurant
Buldogies
Fielding’s Local
Hubbell & Hudson Kitchen
Republic Grille
Best Upscale Restaurant
Hubbell & Hudson Bistro / Cureight
Kirby’s
Robard’s
Truluck’s
Best Bar
Cru Wine Bar
Genuwine Tasting Room
Howie’s Tiki
Sidebar
Chef of the Year
RC Gallegos (RC’s, Tularosa)
Sammy Holmes (Robard’s)
Ron Nicoletta (Nicoletta’s)
Austin Simmons (Hubbell & Hudson)
Service Person of the Year
Blair Adkins (Chick-fil-a)
Elisa Claire Beardsley-Dodd (Del Frisco’s)
Todd Moore (Crisp)
Katherin Schafer (Robard’s)
Restaurateur of the Year
Cary Attar (Fielding’s Wood Grill, Fielding’s Local)
Ron Nicoletta (Nicoletta’s, Tony’s Deli, Tony’s Pizza, Buldogies)
Phil Nicosia (Pallotta’s Italian Grill)
Chris Perry (Robard’s)
Favorite American Restaurant
Crisp
Del Frisco’s
Fielding’s Local
Republic Grill
Favorite BBQ Joint
BBQ Godfather
CorkScrew BBQ
Rudy’s BBQ
Southern Q
Favorite Burger Joint
Black Garlic
Fielding’s Wood Grill
Grub Burger
Hubbell & Hudson Bistro
Favorite Chinese Restaurant
Atsumi
Chef Chan’s
Red Phoenix
Golden Jade
Favorite Indian Restaurant
Himalaya
Hyderabad
Namaste
Sitar
Favorite Italian Restaurant
The Italian Cafe
Nicoletta’s
Pallotta’s
Via Emilia
Favorite Japanese Restaurant
Fukuda
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
Sapporo
Uni Sushi
Favorite Mexican / Tex Mex Restaurant
Casa Medina
Mama Juanita’s
Rita’s Cantina
Pappasito’s
Favorite Pizza Joint
Crisp
Crust Pizza Co.
Grimaldi’s
RC’s NYC Pizza & Pasta
Favorite Seafood Restaurant
Pappadeaux
Robard’s
Schilleci’s
Truluck’s
Favorite Steakhouse
Bob’s
Kirby’s
Perry’s
Robard’s
Favorite Vietnamese Restaurant
Lucky Cafe
Nguyen Ngoc
Pho An & Sushi
Pho Be