Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Finalists named for Chicago's prestigious culinary awards, the Jean Banchet Awards

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NOTE: The video above is from a previous report. Finalists have been announced for one of Chicago’s prestigious culinary awards events, known as the “Oscars of the city’s food scene.” The Banchet Awards announced Wednesday which restaurants and chefs are up for some of the coveted awards, which incl…

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Finalists named for Chicago's prestigious culinary awards, the Jean Banchet Awards (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Sep 30, 2026
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NOTE: The video above is from a previous report. Finalists have been announced for one of Chicago’s prestigious culinary awards events, known as the “Oscars of the city’s food scene.” The Banchet Awards announced Wednesday which restaurants and chefs are up for some of the coveted awards, which incl…
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These Chicago chefs and restaurants are finalists for the Banchet Awards, the top local food honor (opens Sun Times)
Published Sep 30, 2026
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Finalists for Chicago’s top local food honor, the Banchet Awards , were announced Wednesday morning. This year’s nominees range from casual spots like the Mayfair taco trailer No Pasa Nada and Albany Park’s Noodles Party to fine dining destinations like Avec.