The CRAzies, the Annual Awards Gala hosted by the Connecticut Restaurant Association, which celebrates and recognize the restaurant and food service industry across all of Connecticut, invited the public to vote in its top categories via its website. The winners for Chef of the Year; Restaurateur of the Year, Pastry Chef of the Year, Bartender of the Year, Server of the Year, Caterer of the Year, Restaurant Newcomer, CT Hospitality Hall of Fame, Best Restaurant – North Region (Hartford and Tolland Counties), South Region (New Haven and Middlesex Counties), East Region (New London and Windham Counties), West Region (Fairfield and Litchfield Counties) and Overall Best Restaurant of the Year (all of Connecticut) will be announced at the annual gala held at Foxwoods Resort & Casino on December 2. Online nominations close September 1, 2019.