Jean Banchet Awards Winners for 2025 for Best Chicago Restaurant and More | Eater Chicago
"The sold-out awards ceremony was held at this venue on Sunday, January 26; amid concerns about the Trump administration "threatening raids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement," Illinois Restaurant Association COO Mary Kay Bonoma "went off script," asking the audience to take a moment to recognize the impact of immigrants on restaurants and saying, "You are our backbone." Claudio Velez's cameo with a "Golden" Tamale occurred on this stage during the bar award presentation." - Ashok Selvam
