2012 Eater Awards in Chicago

Restaurant of the Year
Nominees: Yusho, Goosefoot, Balena, Acadia, Trenchermen
Finalists: Yusho, Balena, Acadia
Winner: Yusho

Chef of the Year:
Nominees: Matthias Merges, Chris Pandel, Chris Nugent, Ashlee Aubin, Mike & Patrick Sheerin
Finalists: Chris Pandel, Ashlee Aubin, Chris Nugent
Winner: Chris Pandel, Balena, The Bristol

So Hot Right Now
Nominees: Baume & Brix, BellyQ, Carriage House, Elizabeth, La Sirena Clandestina
Finalists: Carriage House, La Sirena Clandestina, Elizabeth
Winner: Carriage House

Bartender of the Year
Nominees: Charles Joly, Michael Simon, Stephen Cole, Danny Shapiro, Clint Rogers
Finalists: Danny Shapiro, Charles Joly, Michael Simon
Winner: Danny Shapiro, Scofflaw

Stone Cold Stunner
Nominees: Balena, Publican, Trenchermen, Tavernita, Nellcôte
Finalists: Balena, Nellcôte, Tavernita
Winner: Tavernita

Empire Builder of the Year
Winner: Brendan Sodikoff