Spot.ph has just released the list of winners of the second Nescafe Gold Spot Awards. Thirteen establishments were named during the awarding ceremony held on March 17 at the Encore (formerly Embassy) at The Fort, Bonifacio Global City.

Almost 500 restaurants were nominated by Spot.ph readers for thirteen categories—including brand-new categories such as Best Buffet, Best Restaurant Chain, New Restaurant of the Year, and Restaurant of the Year.

Nominations were shortlisted by a panel of judges composed of our very own editor-in-chief Becky Kho, Chefs Him Uy de Baron and Aileen Anastacio, popular blogger Franco of Table for Three Please (awarded Best Food & Beverage Blog by the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards), food writer and Spot.ph food blogger JJ Yulo, and actress and foodie Cherie Gil. Over 270, 000 online votes were cast for 55 restaurants in 11 categories from December 1, 2009 to January 31, 2010. Winners for New Restaurant of the Year and Restaurant of the Year were selected solely by the panel of judges.  

View the list of winners on the next page.

Best Japanese restaurant: Inagiku

Find out who won Best Chinese on the next page.

Best Chinese: Shang Palace

Are you a fan of the Best Filipino, Italian, Steakhouse, and Buffet resto winners? Check it out on the next page.

Best Filipino: Abe

Best Italian: Paparrazi

Best Steakhouse: 22 Prime

Best Buffet: Spiral

Who do you think won Best Deli? Find out out on the next page.

Best Deli: Santi's Delicatessen

Best Dessert Place: Cupcakes by Sonja

Best Bar: Cav Wine Bar and Resto

Is the People's Choice Award winner your choice, too? See the next page.

 
 
 
 
Determined solely by the readers through mobile and online votes, Cibo emerged as the big winner for the People’s Choice Awards:

Best Restaurant Chain: Cibo

Best Service: Cibo

The panel of judges decided on the winners for New Restaurant of the Year and Restaurant of the Year.  

New Restaurant of the Year: Lusso

Restaurant of the Year: Lolo Dad's