ALLIANCE AWARDS
An unforgettable night at the
NYC Hospitality Alliance Awards:
A Bash for the Boros!
Celebrate the people and places that make this city’s restaurant, nightlife, and hospitality community truly extraordinary. This important honor is by the industry, for the industry. Chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders, operators, and countless others come together to honor the talent, passion, and resilience that define our city. From beloved neighborhood favorites to industry trailblazers, the Awards highlight excellence across every borough and every corner of our community.
Congratulations to our 2026 Honorees!
This ultimate gathering brings together top NYC restaurant, bar, and nightclub owners and operators, along with leading product and service providers, government officials, and civic leaders. Proceeds raised support the Alliance’s vital mission to advocate for, represent, and educate New York City’s restaurant and nightlife community.
MARCH 09, 2026
6:30pm
THE VENUE
TAO Downtown Restaurant
92 9th Avenue,
New York, NY - 10011
United States
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Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working in a restaurant kitchen.
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Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working as a bartender.
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Goes to a person whose success and influence will leave a lasting impact on NYC’s restaurant industry.
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Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working as a chef.
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Goes to an important and influential nightclub.
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Goes to a philanthropic organization or person whose mission is to partner with the hospitality community to support an important cause.
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Goes to a person who started at an entry-level job in the hospitality industry and is now in a leadership role.
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Goes to an important and influential limited-service restaurant
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Goes to a person who has achieved respect and excellence working on the dining room floor of a restaurant.
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Goes to a person who is recognized for excellence in the profession of human resources in hospitality.
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Goes to an influential person who is still early in their hospitality industry career. Recipient must be under 40 years old on March 9, 2026.
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Goes to three favorite restaurants in The Bronx.
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Goes to three favorite restaurants in Brooklyn.
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Goes to three favorite restaurants in Manhattan.
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Goes to three favorite restaurants in Queens.
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Goes to three favorite restaurants on Staten Island.
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Goes to a person whose success and influence will leave a lasting impact on the NYC nightlife industry.
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Goes to a hospitality business that excels at implementing sustainable business practices.
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Goes to an important and influential bar.
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Celebrates a viral dish, restaurant, bar, or hospitality moment that captured the internet’s attention and made a lasting impact on our industry.
Our sponsors are true leaders in New York City’s hospitality industry. These visionary partners believe in our mission to advocate for and champion the city’s restaurants and nightlife community. We’re deeply grateful for their partnership and for helping make this celebration possible.
