Los Angeles’ foodies celebrated the 2018 Global Cuisine Awards at the Beverly Hilton honoring the worlds best tastemakers, restaurateurs and chefs in local, national and international markets. Honorees included Felix, Spago, Cut by Wolfgang Puck, Mr. Chow, Howlin’ Ray’s, Odys + Penelope and more, who were recognized for their impact on the world’s food community and their contribution to the growing culinary scene.

The awards followed the Sino-U.S. Cultural Industry Summit, which featured a series of discussions including “2018 Culinary Industry Trends” with by Krista Simmons of Fork In The Road Media, “Cooking In LA’s Melting Pot” with the Travel Channel’s Jeff Miller and “The Culture of Sharing” moderated by Roy Ying, President of the U.S. – China Sister City Association.

The award recipients are chosen from four categories, an anonymous group of culinary professionals, published food critics, public review websites and GTMG recommendation.

Checkout the full list of award recipients at the 2018 Global Cuisine Awards:

Restaurant of the Moment: Howlin’ Ray’s

Best Restaurant Design: ODYS + PENELOPE

Best Restaurant Management: Umami Burger

Best Steakhouse: CUT by Wolfgang Puck

Best American Restaurant: Spago

Best Singaporean Restaurant: Starry Kitchen

Best Vietnamese Restaurant: The District by Hannah An

Best Chinese Restaurant: Mr. Chow

Best Korean Restaurant: Sun Nong Dan

Best Sushi Bar: Backhouse

Best French Restaurant: Papilles

Best Italian Restaurant: Felix

Outstanding Culinary Tradition: Elaine’s Asian Bistro & Grill

Best Seafood Restaurant: EMC Seafood & Raw Bar

Best Asian Grill: Wokcano

Most Anticipated Restaurant: LiOrient Asian Bar + Restaurant

By Kinya Claiborne, STYLE & SOCIETY