2026 Banchet Award Winners

A heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Banchet Culinary Excellence Awards! This year's recipients were announced Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Venue Six10.

Culinary Excellence of the Year
Grant Achatz – The Alinea Group

Iconic Restaurant (25+ years)
Gene & Georgetti

Restaurant of the Year
Indienne

Chef of the Year
John Manion – El Che, Brasero

Rising Chef of the Year
Javauneeka Jacobs – Frontera Grill

Best Counter Service
Sanders BBQ Supply

Best Neighborhood Restaurant
Mahari

Best Restaurant Design
The Alston

Best New Restaurant
Feld

Best Bar or Bar Program
Gus’ Sip & Dip

Best Heritage Restaurant
Nine Garden

Pastry Chef of the Year
Justin Lerias – Del Sur Bakery

Sommelier of the Year
Alex Cuper – El Che, Brasero

Best Hospitality
Feld


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