André Simon Awards Winners & Shortlist 2017

Food Award

The Sportsman by Stephen Harris

Drink Award

Champagne: The Essential Guide by Peter Liem

Special Commendation

The Wine Dine Dictionary by Victoria Moore

John Avery Award

The Way of Whiskey by Dave Broom

Shortlisted Books

Gather Cook Feast by Jessica Seaton & Anna Colquhoun

Lisboeta by Nuno Mendes

The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes

The Meaning of Rice: And Other Tales from the Belly of Japan by Michael Booth

The Palestinian Table by Reem Kassis

Bursting Bubbles by Robert Walters (titled Champagne in AU)

By the Smoke and the Smell by Thad Vogler

Miracle Brew by Pete Brown