Best Asian Fusion:
The Vault
The Vault aims to provide members of The Starland District with an everyday, every occasion, rich and fresh dining experience. - 2112 Bull St.
Runner-up: Fire Street Food, 13 E. Perry St.
Best Bagels:
Midtown Deli & Bagel Shop
The Midtown Deli & Bagel Shop is the place “Where the best bagels are born!” The deli promises nothing but New York food, excellent customer service, and an overall superb dining experience. - 7805 Abercorn St.
Runner-up: Big Bon Bodega, 2011 Bull St.
Best Bakery:
Auspicious
Auspicious Baking Company specializes in handcrafted breads and pastries, and serves small batch, artisan baked goods. - 7360 Skidaway Rd.
The recent and unexpected departure of Executive Chef David Landrigan from Circa 1875 left a big toque to fill in the kitchen of the downtown French restaurant.
“We wish him well,” Jeffrey Downey said of the chef who was there from the first day, 10 years ago when co-owners Downey and Donald Lubowicki decided to develop their authentic French bar into a true brasserie-bistro.
“We didn’t see it coming,” Downey said.
So it goes, especially during this past year of unforeseen life challenges and untoward hardships in the restaurant industry.
Fortunately, an apt heir was already at Circa, and familiar face Ja’Derrick Reed now has executive chef embroidered on his chef’s coat.