ALLIANCE AWARDS

Celebrate the people and places that make this city’s restaurant, nightlife, and hospitality community truly extraordinary. This important honor is by the industry, for the industry. Chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders, operators, and countless others come together to honor the talent, passion, and resilience that define our city. From beloved neighborhood favorites to industry trailblazers, the Awards highlight excellence across every borough and every corner of our community.

Congratulations to our 2026 Honorees! We look forward to celebrating with you in 2027!

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  • Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working in a restaurant kitchen:

    Tokiko Jinta, Hirohisa

  • Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working as a bartender:

    James Shrum, Blue Ribbon Restaurants

  • Goes to a person whose success and influence will leave a lasting impact on NYC’s restaurant industry:

    Ed Brown, Restaurant Associates

  • Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working as a chef:

    Andrew Carmellini, NoHo Hospitality

    Sponsored by Hilb Group

  • Goes to an important and influential nightclub:

    Xanadu Roller Arts

  • Goes to a philanthropic person whose mission is to partner with the hospitality community to support an important cause:

    Emma’s Torch

    Sponsored by Wonder

  • Goes to a person who started at an entry-level job in the hospitality industry and is now in a leadership role:

    Santa Diaz, Clinton Street Baking Company

    Sponsored by Ecolab

  • Goes to an important and influential limited-service restaurant:

    NAYA

    Sponsored by Imperial Dade

  • Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working on the dining room floor of a restaurant:

    Rob Henriquez, Red Hook Lobster Pound

    Spnsored by I. Halper

  • Goes to a person who is recognized for excellence in the profession of human resources in hospitality.

    Thaisis Conyers, Corner Table Restaurants

    Sponsored by Fox Rothschild

  • Elizabeth Murray, The Marlow Collective

  • Goes to three favorite restaurants in The Bronx:

    Casa della Mozzarella
    Sponsored by DoorDash

    Seis Vecinos Restaurant
    Sponsored by Uber

    Beatstro
    Sponsored by Grubhub

  • Goes to three favorite restaurants in Brooklyn:

    Theodora
    Sponsored by DoorDash

    Sofreh
    Sponsored by Uber

    Fusion East
    Sponsored by Grubhub

  • Goes to three favorite restaurants in Manhattan:

    Raoul's
    Sponsored by DoorDash

    COQODAQ
    Sponsored by Uber

    Il Sole
    Sponsored by Grubhub

  • Goes to three favorite restaurants in Queens:

    Hamido
    Sponsored by DoorDash

    Kam Rai Thai
    Sponsored by Uber

    Adrienne’s NYC
    Sponsored by Grubhub

  • Goes to three favorite restaurants on Staten Island:

    Harvest Cafe
    Sponsored by DoorDash

    BOTA Supper Club
    Sponsored by Grubhub

    ZaRa Forest Turkish Cuisine
    Sponsored by Uber

  • Goes to an influential person who is still early in their hospitality industry career. Recipient must be under 40 years old on March 9, 2026:

    Sophie Deverell, Golden Age Hospitality

    Sponsored by Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

  • Goes to a person whose success and influence will leave a lasting impact on the NYC nightlife industry:

    Nur Khan, Maison Nur

  • Goes to a hospitality business that excels at implementing sustainable business practices:

    Highgate Hotels

    Sponsored by Rethink Food

  • Goes to an important and influential bar:

    Julius' Bar

  • Celebrates a viral dish, restaurant, bar, or hospitality moment that captured the internet’s attention and made a lasting impact on our industry:

    Breads Bakery (Babka)

    Sponsored by Global Coverage Insurance