2019 GRACE Award Winners
Lifetime Achievement – Regynald Washington, Paradies Lagardère
Chairman's Honor – Carl Muth, Foodservice Resource Associates
Restaurateur of the Year (Small/Independent) – Doug Turbush, Seed Kitchen & Bar, Stem Wine Bar, Drift
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Restaurateur of the Year (Large/Corporate) – Taco Mac
Industry Partner of the Year – Retail Data Systems
Hospitality Hero of the Year – Georgia Mountain Food Bank
Diversity in Leadership – Meherwan Irani, Chai Pani Restaurant Group
Restaurant Manager of the Year – Andres Loaiza, Aria
Restaurant Employee of the Year – Donte Jenkins, Dantanna’s
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