Another award was added to the name of White, Hilton Auckland's award winning restaurant, after it was named as one of the Great Hotel Restaurants of the World for 2007 by HOTELS Magazine.
John Ingram, General Manager Hilton Auckland, said, "To be recognized along side some of the world's great hotel restaurants is a great achievement, a milestone to be truly proud of".
The HOTELS Magazine, which is published by Reed Business Information in the USA, is considered as the leading magazine of the hospitality industry.
The Awards' selection committee comprised of 11 of the world's most experienced hospitality consultants, writers and editorsincluding Mary Gostelow, Kurt Fisher and Fred Feretti.
The committee commented, "Menus at this year's Great Hotel Restaurant honorees signal a new passion for healthy "clean" food that creative chefs can enhance with anything from inventive preparation techniques to international accents".
Defining White's cuisine, the judges marked, "Bernabe's signature style starts with simple dishes, then jumpstarts their impact by creating interesting combinations and enhancing natural flavours with delicate sauces or broths".
Thrilled with the award, Bernard Bernabe, Executive Chef, Hilton Auckland, said, "It's an honour to receive such an accolade. Since opening, White has been at the forefront of dining in New Zealand, and this award confirms my long-held belief that White amongst the best. I'm proud to showcase New Zealand food and wine and White's inclusion in this esteemed list of hotel restaurants demonstrates yet again that New Zealand stands head to head with the giants of international cuisine".
