Over 400 culinary enthusiasts gathered January 13, at Venue Six10 for the 2019 Jean Banchet Awards. Presented by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence are the only Chicago-based awards ceremony that recognize culinary originality and talent throughout the region. Guests were greeted with a champagne reception followed by the award ceremony hosted by Michael Muser, former partner and general manager at Grace.
A selection of award winners includes RESTAURANT for Restaurant of the Year, CHEF of RESTAURANT for Chef of the Year, CHEF of RESTAURANT for Pastry Chef of the Year, RESTAURANT for Best New Restaurant, RESTAURANT forBest Service, and RESTAURANT for this year’s new category, Best Counter Service. Also during the ceremony, legendary chef and restaurateur Michael Foley, was awarded the Banchet Culinary Achievement Award. A full list of award winners can be found below.
Following the Banchet Awards, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host the Grand Chef’s Experience at the Field Museum of Natural History (1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.) on February 1, 2019 where all nominated restaurants will be honored, and event attendees will be treated to tastings from top chefs in Chicago’s culinary scene.
Full Winners List:
Restaurant of the Year, Presented by the Illinois Restaurant Association
George Trois
Chef of the Year, Presented by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water & Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water
Jason Hammel (Lula Café, Marisol)
Rising Chef of the Year
Alisha Elenz (mfk. restaurant)
Best Chef-de-Cuisine, Presented by Sparrow Coffee Roastery
Ryan Pfeiffer (Blackbird)
Pastry Chef of the Year, Presented by Cacao Barry
Nicole Guini (Blackbird, Avec)
Rising Pastry Chef of the Year, Presented by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Over 400 culinary enthusiasts gathered January 13, at Venue Six10 for the 2019 Jean Banchet Awards. Presented by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence are the only Chicago-based awards ceremony that recognize culinary originality and talent throughout the region. Guests were greeted with a champagne reception followed by the award ceremony hosted by Michael Muser, former partner and general manager at Grace.
A selection of award winners includes RESTAURANT for Restaurant of the Year, CHEF of RESTAURANT for Chef of the Year, CHEF of RESTAURANT for Pastry Chef of the Year, RESTAURANT for Best New Restaurant, RESTAURANT forBest Service, and RESTAURANT for this year’s new category, Best Counter Service. Also during the ceremony, legendary chef and restaurateur Michael Foley, was awarded the Banchet Culinary Achievement Award. A full list of award winners can be found below.
Following the Banchet Awards, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host the Grand Chef’s Experience at the Field Museum of Natural History (1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.) on February 1, 2019 where all nominated restaurants will be honored, and event attendees will be treated to tastings from top chefs in Chicago’s culinary scene.
Full Winners List:
Restaurant of the Year, Presented by the Illinois Restaurant Association
Chef of the Year, Presented by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water & Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water
Rising Chef of the Year
Best Chef-de-Cuisine, Presented by Sparrow Coffee Roastery
Pastry Chef of the Year, Presented by Cacao Barry
Rising Pastry Chef of the Year, Presented by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Best Neighborhood Restaurant
Best Heritage Restaurant
Best New Restaurant
Best Sommelier, Presented by Champagne Henriot
Best Mixologist, Presented by Breakthru Beverage Illinois
Best Restaurant Design
Best Service
Best Counter Service
Best Bar
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