Congratulations to all of this year's Banchet Award finalists, and especially to Zubair Mohajir (Chef of the Year) and Belmont Tavern (Bar of the Year). It's been a pleasure working with both. Well deserved!
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that finalists for the 2027 Banchet Awards, Chicago's top local food honor now in its 25th year, were announced Wednesday. Nominees range from counter-service spots to fine dining, and winners will be named at a January 31 ceremony at the Harris Theater.