Past Banchet Winners

2024 Award Winners

Culinary Excellence of the Year Award
Phil Vettel

Restaurant of the Year
Galit

Chef of the Year
Paul Virant – Vie, Vistro Prime & Gaijin

 Best New Restaurant
Indienne

Rising Chef of the Year
Trevor Fleming, Emily Kraszyk & John Lupton – Warlord 

Pastry Chef of the Year
Tatum Sinclair – S.K.Y., Valhalla & Apolonia

Best Bar or Bar Program
Best Intentions

Heritage Restaurant
Rubi’s on 18th 

Best Counter Service
Omarcito’s Latin Cafe

Sommelier of the Year
Christian Shaum – Bazaar Meat

Best Restaurant Design
The Omakase Room

Neighborhood Restaurant
Pompette

Best Hospitality
Bronzeville Winery