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Previous Winners
2026:
Best Use of Local Ingredients
2023:
Best Use Of Local Ingredients
2022:
Best Use Of Local Ingredients
2021:
Best Use Of Local Ingredients
2019:
The Canteen
2018:
The Canteen
2017:
The Wooden Monkey, Halifax
2016:
Chives Canadian Bistro
2015:
The Wooden Monkey, Halifax
2014:
Chives Canadian Bistro
2013:
Chives Canadian Bistro
2012:
Chives Canadian Bistro
2011:
Chives Canadian Bistro
2010:
The Wooden Monkey
2009:
Chives Canadian Bistro
