08/25/2026
Huge thanks to The Banchet Awards for throwing one heck of a good party - such a thoughtful and FUN event - and to The Alston and all the staff for showing us such kind, welcoming hospitality!!
Getting to spend an afternoon eating fried chicken, drinking champagne, and laughing and bonding with our friends, colleagues, and Chicago’s enthusiastic food community was truly a delight.
Winning Best Fried Chicken at Cluck ‘N Bubble was the cherry on top.
Cheers to all the incredible chefs, we love you all! 3LP Henry cai Chicago’s Best Chicken Tenders PERILLA fare | Premium KBBQ | West Loop, Chicago andrewjlim thomas oh GG’s Chicken Shop Lee Wolen bayan ko filipino | cuban diner Lawrence Letrero Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Chef Art Smith Christopher de La Cueva CarolCheung Hermosa Ethan Eang Lim Jenner Tomaska