Ocean Grove\u2019s Parade Espresso Bar has been declared the Best Coffee and Best Unlicensed Cafe in Regional Victoria at this year\u2019s Golden Plate Awards (GPA) on November 12.<\/p>\n
A full house of Regional Victoria\u2019s top culinary achievers attended the event held at Flying Brick Cider House to celebrate Regional Victoria\u2019s outstanding food and wine scene.<\/p>\n
The GPA gives evidence-based recognition hospitality excellence within Regional Victoria; reviews are conducted without notice, over several months, by two rounds of expert judges at restaurants, hotels and cafes the public feels should be recognised.<\/p>\n
GPA judges consider all key factors including food quality and presentation, menu choices, use of local produce and wines, beers and ciders, customer service, coffee, tea, value for money and ambience.<\/p>\n
Owner of The Parade Espresso Bar Eugenio Houston said they were extremely proud to walk away with two awards.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are so proud to let you all know that we won State Winner Best Coffee and State Winner Best Unlicensed Caf\u00e9 at this year\u2019s Golden Plate Awards,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important people I should thank are our loyal customers, I\u2019m grateful beyond words for the constant community support and recognition. I also wouldn\u2019t be anywhere without my committed staff and suppliers; you guys are the heart of the business.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ocean Grove\u2019s Parade Espresso Bar has been declared the Best Coffee and Best Unlicensed Cafe in Regional Victoria at this year\u2019s Golden Plate Awards (GPA) on November 12. A full house of Regional Victoria\u2019s top culinary achievers attended the event held at Flying Brick Cider House to celebrate Regional Victoria\u2019s outstanding food and wine scene. […]<\/p>\n