2nd Annual Charlie Awards are Coming!

For the second year, the Charlie Awards will recognize the exceptional contributions of the Twin Cities metro area food and restaurant industry.  And once again, many of Shea's clients, project partners, and hangouts are nomitnated.  The categories for the awards include:

• Restaurants
• Corporations and businesses (e.g. food suppliers, vendors, retailers, wholesalers)
• Institutions (e.g. hospitals and schools)
• Beverage manufacturers and suppliers (e.g. breweries, wineries, distillers, coffee, beer and wine crafters)
• Culinary schools
• Chefs
• Restaurant staff (e.g. wait staff, bartenders, maitre de, pastry chef)
• Bartenders
• Food Trucks
• Coffee Shops

Any member of the general public is invited and encouraged to vote online for their favorite food item. All votes must be cast by 11:59 pm on October 28, 2012.
http://www.charliesexceptionale.com/vote/


The 2nd Annual Charlie Awards will be held on Sunday, November 11. The entertainment-packed show will be at 2:00 pm at the Pantages Theatre. A VIP brunch will kick off the day and benefit Open Arms (VIP Brunch tickets sold separately). Everyone attending the show is invited to attend the after-party in the IDS Crystal Court from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.