The defining trait of the debut edition of mid-day's annual food and drink recognition, The Guide Restaurant Awards 2018, was honesty. It produced a definitive list of 35 of the city's finest hospitality establishments and talent from the food, drink and nightlife categories. Mid-day endorses a restaurant or bar only if it meets quality and service standards. And the award recognises only those who deserve it. In short, no paid trophies.

Arjun Rampal with the winners of the Best New Bar category, Jagran President Apurva Purohit (extreme left) and mid-day executive editor Tinaz Nooshian (second from left)