This years Food Awards Northern Ireland finalists have been announced with Newry business Bravo Live Cuisine shortlisted in the Best Buffet Restaurant category.
They and other finalists will find out if they've won at the final in Belfast 4 June.
Comenting on being shortlisted Ivan Lin, proprietor, Bravo Live Cuisine said “We are extremely delighted to be shortlisted in the Best Buffet Restaurant category at the Northern Ireland Food Awards 2018. We pride ourselves on customer service and great value for money so to hear that we were shortlisted because the public voted for us is truly humbling. We would like to thank all of our customers who have supported us since we opened in Newry, less than 2 years ago! It’s been a very enjoyable experience to serve the people of Newry and Mourne and also those as far away as Dublin who choose to travel to Bravo for a meal. We hope to be serving you all for many years to come”

The awards aim to recognise and reward the best of the Food industry. From those who produce the ingredients, to those who serve it including restaurants, takeaways, hotels, cafés and bistros amongst others.
The Food Awards Northern Ireland are brought to you by Creative Oceanic, an events and marketing agency who are responsible for some of Northern Ireland’s most successful and well known events such as The Northern Ireland Wedding Awards and The Northern Ireland Hair & Beauty Awards amongst others.
Victoria Poinsot, Campaign Manager for Creative Oceanic, said: “We are delighted to organize the 3rd edition of the Food Awards Northern Ireland. The response from the public has been incredible and we are pleased to see the involvement from the finalists during the campaign.
We look forward to welcoming all the guests & celebrate the best in the food industry. We would like to wish all the finalists the best of the luck. ”
The Food Awards Northern Ireland will also launch The Northern Ireland Restaurant Week 2018 from the 4th until the 10th June 2018. The Northern Ireland Restaurant Week is a social media campaign, designed to help raise awareness for businesses by running different activities each day of the week.
Northern Ireland Restaurant Week provides an excellent opportunity for restaurants to attract new customers and encourages people to visit their favourite restaurant, try their menu and get special offers.
Newcastle based Nugelato with a branch in Newry is also a finalist in the Dessert Outlet of the Year category.


