GREAT Ocean Road\u2019s MoVida Lorne was crowned best new restaurant at the annual Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards For Excellence last week.<\/p>\n
Presented by Savour Australia, the awards ceremony formally acknowledges Victorian and Tasmanian eateries that have proven their ability to deliver a high-quality dining experience.<\/p>\n
With restaurants in Melbourne\u2019s Hosier Lane and Bourke Street, the cuisine at MoVida blends the Spanish tradition of sharing \u2013 tapas and raciones \u2013 with a contemporary edge.<\/p>\n
To qualify for the prestigious title, MoVida Lorne was tested by a series of mystery diners.<\/p>\n
MoVida owner and chef Frank Camorra said winning best new restaurant cemented the camaraderie within his passionate team.<\/p>\n
\u201cWinning this award is a great acknowledgement of the hard work Kane (head chef), Emma (restaurant manager), Paul (Lorne Hotel owner), and the entire team have put into MoVida Lorne since its launch nine months ago,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo me, what this award means is that we can successfully manage the highs and lows of running MoVida in a seasonal town, and that\u2019s something I\u2019m proud of.<\/p>\n
“Our team has done a fantastic job in maintaining the consistent high standards that our customers expect at MoVida.”<\/p>\n
Mr Camorra, who was born in Barcelona, said his staff are busy preparing for the restaurant\u2019s second summer season.<\/p>\n
In a bid to use local suppliers, MoVida Lorne is now sourcing produce from Mount Moriac Beef and Great Ocean Road Ducks.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoing forward, MoVida Lorne will continue to harness local produce to create classic MoVida dishes with a coastal flair, reflecting a beautiful seaside dining experience,\u201d Mr Camorra said.<\/p>\n
MoVida Lorne is located at 176 Mountjoy Parade, Great Ocean Road, Lorne. Visit movida.com.au\/lorne for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GREAT Ocean Road\u2019s MoVida Lorne was crowned best new restaurant at the annual Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards For Excellence last week. Presented by Savour Australia, the awards ceremony formally acknowledges Victorian and Tasmanian eateries that have proven their ability to deliver a high-quality dining experience. With restaurants in Melbourne\u2019s Hosier Lane and Bourke Street, […]<\/p>\n