Following the phenomenal success of the inaugural awards, XYZnetworks’ LifeStyle FOOD Channel today announces its second I Love FOOD Awards.

Tapping into the LifeStyle FOOD Channel audience’s passion for food, the I Love FOOD Awards will open for voting on June 4. LifeStyle FOOD favourite Stuart MacGill will host the 2009 campaign.

Each week over one million people watch the LifeStyle FOOD Channel and visit the channel’s website. This highly engaged community of food-lovers understand great food and the I Love FOOD Awards brings them together so they can share and compare their favourite places to eat out.

The I Love FOOD Awards are unique as they reward Australia’s best eat-outs as chosen by the Australian public. Everyone has the opportunity to become a food critic; judging, enjoying and sharing what they love about Australia’s culinary offerings.

No matter what their taste, LifeStyle FOOD wants to hear about it. Whether it’s a favourite local for a night off from cooking; a pub meal with mates; or the five-star restaurant to celebrate special occasions - each has the opportunity to be voted Australia’s best.

The voting results will be available on Australia’s largest viewer voted online eat out guide at www.lifestylefood.com.au.

Voting is easy! Simply go to www.lifestylefood.com.au to vote in the I Love FOOD Awards for your favourite place to eat out. Each vote goes in the draw to win AUD$10,000! Voting starts on June 4 and finishes July 20, 2009. The winners will be announced early August.

If you thought the only way to show your appreciation for a great meal and excellent service was to leave a good tip, then think again. Here’s your chance to support your favourite restaurant.

LifeStyle FOOD Channel is available on FOXTEL and AUSTAR.