Overview
- River North’s Indienne was named Restaurant of the Year, reflecting its Michelin-star milestone for Indian cuisine in Chicago.
- El Che and Brasero’s John Manion took Chef of the Year, emphasizing Chicago dining as a community that looks out for one another.
- Feld won Best New Restaurant and Best Hospitality, and chef Jake Potashnick ended his speech with “Screw ICE” before reiterating his stance on Monday.
- More than 400 attended at Venue SIX10 for a ceremony livestreamed on NBC, with a “Hands Off Chicago” slide and protests outside for Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Minnesota.
- Chef Grant Achatz received the lifetime achievement honor, and Gene & Georgetti earned the Banchets’ first Iconic Restaurant award before an industry after-party at the venue.