Indienne and John Manion takes top Banchet Awards
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Top winners at the Sunday Jean Banchet Awards including chef Grant Achatz (middle front row) who won a lifetime achievement award. Photo: Monica Eng/Axios
Despite heavy snow and frigid temperatures, hundreds trudged downtown in dresses and suits Sunday night for the Jean Banchet Awards celebrating Chicago's culinary riches.
The big picture: Alinea/Next chef Grant Achatz accepted a Lifetime Achievement award, looking back on years of trying to "chase the impossible while sprinting a marathon," he said.
Other top winners included:
Restaurant of the year: Indienne
Chef of the year: John Manion of El Che/Brasero
Pastry: Justin Lerias of Del Sur Bakery
Best new restaurant: Feld (Jake Potashnick)
Bar: Gus's Sip & Dip
Hospitality: Feld
Counter service: Sanders BBQ Supply
Neighborhood restaurant: Mahari
Design: The Alston
Heritage restaurant: Nine Garden
Sommelier: Alex Kuper of El Che/Brasero