An award ceremony was held on Monday at St. Clair Centre for the Arts
A big night for the local hospitality industry.
On Monday, the Culinary Guild of Windsor partnered with the Ontario Restaurant Hotel Motel Association of Windsor for the second year to celebrate their businesses.
Eight awards were handed out including Best New Restaurant for 2018.
That honour went to Kingsville's The Grove Brew House.
General Manager Tyler Getty says they wanted to make sure they had something for everyone.
"Our vibe suits all ages from young families all the way up to retirees," says Getty. "We've got great offerings for all kinds of folks, food and beer alike."
The Grove Brew House won New Restaurant of the Year, October 15, 2018 (Photo by AM800's Gord Bacon)
The Grove was up against local hot spots The Grand Cantina and On a Roll Sushi and Sliders.
Other award winners include:
Chef of the Year: Chef Adelina Sisti-DeBlasis
Central Region Lifetime Achievement: Chef Gerry DeLuca
Best Restaurant of the Year 2018: Colasanti's Tropical Gardens
Windsor Accommodation Facility of the Year 2018: Best Western Plus Windsor Riverfront
Essex Kent Accommodation Facility of the Year 2018: Quality Inn Leamington
Supplier of the Year 2018: Prime Lighting Design
Best BAR None Award: Ariius Nightclub
Photo courtesy of Ariius Nightclub's Facebook page