Esca Bimbadgen awarded 2014 New South Wales Tourism Restaurant

Bimbadgen, one of the Hunter Valley’s most picturesque and award-winning wineries, is excited to announce that its fine dining restaurant, Esca Bimbadgen, has been honoured with the highly-coveted award, ‘2014 New South Wales Tourism Restaurant’, at last nights Sydney and Surrounds Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence.

Following the ceremony which was held in Sydney at Dolton House, Pyrmont, Bimbadgen General Manager Rebecca Poynter, said “I am delighted with this result and this award is a reflection of the excellence, passion and commitment of all the staff at Bimbadgen, who collectively contribute to the premium reputation of our restaurant”.

“‘I would like to congratulate Executive Chef, Jonathan Heath and his kitchen brigade, for their ongoing commitment to the success of Esca, which is evidenced through the quality of the dishes prepared featuring locally sourced and estate grown produce providing the perfect accompaniment to our award winning wines”, Ms. Poynter said. “Furthermore to Bruno Verhaegen and his front of house team who ensure that dining at Esca is not just a great meal, but more importantly a total experience in New South Wales’ premier tourism destination, The Hunter Valley.”

The Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence are the most authoritative guide to Australia’s best restaurants and caterers, with rigorous judging across the entire dining experience reflecting the industry’s commitment to service and quality.

Having been awarded ‘2014 Northern New South Wales Restaurant of the Year’ in July, Esca Bimbadgen will now complete in the National Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards of Excellence 2014 to be held in Melbourne in October.