



The Jean Banchet awards celebrated Chicago’s bustling food scene Sunday during the annual ceremony at Venue SIX10 in the Loop.
The top awards went to Lincoln Park’s Michelin-starred Middle Eastern eatery Galit , which was crowned restaurant of the year, and Paul Virant , owner of Vie, Vistro Prime and Gaijin, who receivedchef of the year.
The awards ceremony, named after the legendary Chicago chef, partnered this year with Chicago Chefs Cook, a nonprofit that unites Chicago-area chefs to raise money for humanitarian causes.
Here is the full list of 2024 Jean Banchet award winners:
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 and John Lupton (Warlord)
Bar of the Year: Best Intentions
Pastry Chef of the Year: Tatum Sinclair (S.K.Y., Valhalla, Apolonia)
Sommelier of the Year: Christian Shaum
Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: Pompette
Heritage Restaurant of the Year: Rubi’s on 18th
Best Counter Service: Omarcitos Latin Café
Best Hospitality: Bronzeville Winery
Best Restaurant Design: The Omakase Room at Sushi-San
Culinary Excellence of the Year Award: Phil Vettel