The Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence, Chicago's premier awards ceremony celebrating originality and talent, announced their winners on Sunday, January 25th. Congratulations to all the honorees!

Culinary Excellence: Grant Achatz – The Alinea Group

Icon Award: Gene & Georgetti

Bar of the Year: Gus’ Sip & Dip – Kevin Beary and Scott Kitsmiller

Best Counter Service: Sanders BBQ Supply Co.

Best Design: The Alston

Best Heritage Restaurant: Nine Garden

Best Hospitality: Feld

Best Neighborhood Restaurant: Mahari

Best New Restaurant: Feld

Chef of the Year: John Manion – El Che, Brasero

Pastry Chef of the Year: Justin Lerias – Del Sur Bakery

Restaurant of the Year: Indienne

Rising Chef: Javauneeka Jacobs – Frontera Grill

Sommelier of the Year: Alex Cuper – El Che, Brasero