Downtown Elby nominees

Lucy’s and Rogue Gentlemen fighting it out for Best new Restaurant.

Every year the local dining and drinking elite gather to celebrate the best in Richmond with the Elbys. Nominations are provided by 40 industry professionals, writers, critics and last year’s winners. The winner is determined by three judges that are imported from outside the Richmond area.

Winners will be announced Sunday, January 25th at Studio 54-themed Elby Awards. The full list can be found here and a list of local nominees is below.

Best New Restaurant

Richmond Stalwart

Chef of the Year

Rising Culinary Star

  • Aaron Hoskins of The Rogue Gentlemen
  • DeAndre Wilson of Rappahannock

Employee of the Year

Cocktail Program

  • The Rogue Gentlemen
  • Saison

Beer Program

Innovator

  • Travis Croxton of Rappahannock
  • Owen Lane of The Magpie
  • Travis Milton of Comfort
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Richard Hayes

When Richard isn’t rounding up neighborhood news, he’s likely watching soccer or chasing down the latest and greatest craft beer.

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