Joust Beach Bar and Restaurant owners Joy and Justin Stedmances are brimming with pride following recognition in the 2006 New Zealand Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence Awards.

Two dishes from the Joust menu were praised for their preparation and presentation by judges in the recent awards.

Joust’s lamb shanks, with celeriac mash, sautéed potatoes, bacon and choux vert, finished with caramelised onion jus, won praise by assessors for the pleasing presentation and marriage of flavours.

“The lamb was flavoursome and innovatively served, perfectly cooked, rested and tender”.

Judges were also pleased with the colourful, attractive presentation of the beef meal, a char grilled sirloin with king prawns on a roasted mushroom tart, with herb-scented hollandaise, and commented on the overall execution of dish components and that both dishes were very enjoyable and well deserving of the Hallmark award.

A proud Joust team displaying their service winner award.

Pictured are; from top left, Klara and Joanne, front Lorena and Joy