Boston Magazine
January, 2010

This year’s Boston Rising Stars Gala was held on Tuesday, November 3. Ken Oringer, Michael Schlow, and Dante deMagistris, some of Boston’s top culinary mentors, joined the young up-and-coming culinary talent and 380 attendees in celebrating the achievements of the Boston Rising Stars class of 2009.

My South End
December 9, 2009

The stars certainly came out last night at the Mandarin Oriental for the StarChefs "Rising Stars Revue." In addition to delectable dishes such as coriander-crusted triggerfish with quinoa, wood-ear mushrooms and sweet-and-sour basil eggplant sauce from Perilla’s Harold Dieterle and a wild mushroom consommé with mushroom ravioli with peas, morel and chorizo from Aldea’s George Mendes, there were quite a few tidbits to be taken in from the masters in the house. David Bouley expressed his excitement for kaiseki cuisine, which will be the theme of Brushstrokes, his Japanese cooking school/restaurant debuting this winter

Ilegal Mezcal
September, 2009

StarChefs Announces Its 2009 New York Rising Stars Award Winners-StarChefs New York Rising Stars Revue to be held September 22 at Mandarin Oriental, New York. Please join us to celebrate our New York Rising Stars Award winners at a not-to-be-missed walk-around tasting gala featuring the Rising Star Chefs' signature dishes, wine pairings, fine Champagne, exciting cocktails, and live music. Award winner Maxwell Britten will be making a signature cocktail for this event featuring ILEGAL MEZCAL.

Party Digest
August, 2009

Foodies Calendar:
sample signature dishes and wine pairings from some of Seattle's top and sommeliers at online culinary magazine StarChef's Rising Stars Revue. The open tasting is a chance for Seattle's food lovers to try the fare offered by local chefs bestowed with this yar's Rising Star Award.

As of today, I’ve now transformed from the Seattle Asian Eats Examiner to the Seattle Restaurant Examiner. In some ways, I’ll miss the exclusive focus on Asian food, but rest assured that I’ll continue covering cuisine from the East, enjoying Vietnamese noodles, Szechuan peppercorns, sushi, and more. But you can see why I’m excited to broaden my focus if you check this list

If you're not a restaurant industry insider or generally un-obsessed with chefs, you may not be aware of New York City's StarChefs.com. It's an online magazine that focuses on working chefs, giving them the tools they need to overcome challenges and help them succeed.

Glimpse the future of Seattle dining at the StarChefs Rising Stars Revue. Come for a walk-around tasting gala and awards ceremony and see the up-and-coming Seattle chefs who are on the verge of greatness. Enjoy signature dishes from culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. All dishes are paired with ultra-premium wines selected by the Rising Star Sommelier. The evening also include beer pairings, fine Champagne, exciting cocktails and live music.

Oh Yeah… My Co-Blogger is Famous and Stuff
Lane, the Spur team and a host of other Seattle chefs are about to get their moment in the spotlight. They won the title of "Rising Stars" from StarChefs, an online magazine whose board boasts some of the most influential names in the restaurant world. The site is a top draw for working chefs and their fans; the (New York) Daily News likens it to the industry version of Gourmet.

StarChefs editor-in-chief Antoinette Bruno visited Seattle again two years ago but didn't see enough changes to warrant another in-depth look. By September 2007, though, StarChefs found the options here had exploded.

The online magazine for culinary insiders recognizes chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field.

The StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue is an awards ceremony and walk-around tasting gala featuring Las Vegas’ best up-and-coming chefs and their signature dishes, desserts, wine pairings, and drinks.

The online magazine for culinary insiders recognizes chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field.

All winners are hand-selected by StarChefs.com editorial panel based on in-person tastings and one-on-one interviews.

StarChefs.com came to Las Vegas to award the next generation mentored today by Chefs that are known through out the world.

The Star Chefs Revue was extremely well attended last night — at least a couple hundred foodies by our count.

Summary for news hounds:
1) Will Goldfarb’s moving to Bali.
2) Windsor? What Windsor?

“If you see me at Allen & Delancey, tell me to go home,” Rick Smilow said last night.

Rick’s the head of the Institute of Culinary Education. He and I were at the first afterparty of Starchefs’ “Rising Star Review,” which in New York is held at the end of the International Chefs Congress, which has become Starchefs’ flagship event. This year the Review was at the Museum of Natural History, in the Blue Whale room.

A tasting gala celebrating New York City’s hottest culinary talent was held on Tuesday, September 16 at the Museum of Natural History. Similar events took place in Chicago and South Florida earlier this year; a Las Vegas gala is planned for October. Here’s a roundup of the participating award-winning chefs and the dishes they prepared, with links to their restaurant menus.

What are the best young chefs saying about their success?   You may get to eat at their restaurants, but you don't often get to hear what these Star Chefs say to their peers.  Or in some cases, what they don't say.  This year's International Chefs Congress arrives in town this Sunday with chefs from around the world.  The three-day symposium will be held at the Park Avenue Armory. 

If the James Beard Awards are the Oscars of the food world, then StarChefs New York Rising Stars Revue is something like the James Beards for up-and-coming New York food professionals.

The StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue is an awards ceremony and walk-around gala featuring New York's best up-and-comingchefs and their signature dishes, desserts, wine pairings and drink.

Culinary trade organization StarChefs held their fourth annual New York Rising Stars Revue awards at the American Museum of Natural History to honor 13 of the city's "rising talents." Josh Eden and Neil Ferguson are really coming into their own, don't ya think?

It's been a big week for Anne Burrell, executive chef at Centro Vinoteca. As we reported, Starchefs named her a New York Rising Star Chef.

Each year, Starchefs selects a roster of gifted young cooks and invites them to work a tasting event connected to their annual congress, an event that brings in top culinary figures for panels and demos.

If there are more restaurants on your to-hit list then you can possibly visit, kill 13 birds with one fork at the Chicago Rising Stars Revue.

“Truffled Lollipops and Caviar Hit it Big at StarChefs' Rising Stars Revue”

"As a lover of potatoes, I have to say that this dish that Christopher Nugent just did [the Les Nomades chef prepared a potato-topped torchon of rabbit and squab] was one of the best I've had. Very complex presentation."
—William Dugan, owner, Wellfleet Restaurant

"When you get together a group of chefs like this, for an event that's in Chicago, it just affirms what a great city this is."
—Beth Kuczera, president, Equipment Dynamics Inc.

"I think the food represented here is a complete representation of each chef's personality."
—Rebecca Taras, marketing manager, Cornerstone Restaurant Group

Chicago Dining Out
May, 2008

"Also in May, the StarChefs.com Rising Stars National Chef Award will be held at the Trump International Hotel and Tower - a tasting gala featuring signature dishes from all the award winners."

About.com: Gourmet Food
May, 2008

"What is a Rising Star? Rising Stars represent the future of American Cuisine. They are young culinary professionals that exemplify the contemporary American dining scene. Rising Stars are creative, passionate, ambitious, and, of course, incredible chefs creating delicious food. They also show a strong desire to support the culinary community by sharing their knowledge.


Four cities are chosen by Starchefs each year for Rising Star nominations. In 2008, those cities were Chicago, South Florida, New York City and Las Vegas."

Chicago Scene
May, 2008

"The Donald plays host to StarChefs.com, the online magazine for culinary insiders, by hosting the Rising Stars Chef Awards on May 19 at the Trump International Hotel and Tower (401 N. Wabash). The Rising Stars Awards gives national recognition to chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field."

NorthShore Magazine
May, 2008

StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue: May 19: This benefit is a walkaround tasting gala featuring signature dishes from each chef being honored.

FrontDesk: Chicago
May 19, 2008

"Meet the newest culinary stars at StarChefs.com's Rising Stars National Chef Awards at the Trump Hotel. The walk-around tasting gala will feature signature dishes from each chef and premium wine pairings."

ChicagoTribune.com
May 18, 2008

“StarChefs.com, an online culinary magazine, will present its StarChefs.com Rising Stars Chefs Awards to a dozen Chicagoans at a gala to be held May 19 at the Trump International Hotel and Tower.

Rising Stars are considered up-and-coming chefs (and others) who represent the vanguard of contemporary American dining."

Metromix Planner
May 15, 2008

"Starchefs.com are honoring 10 of our city's best up-and-coming chefs - determined by votes on their Web site - at this event featuring samples of the chefs' signature cuisines, plus wine pairings, coctials and live music."

ChicagoFoodies.com
May 09, 2008

"It sounds like some seriously snazzy stuff, from the site:

'enjoy high-concept food from up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. All dishes are paired with ultra-premium wines selected by the Rising Star Sommelier.'

I can do the "ultra-premium" thing. Tickets are $150 ($200 for the VIP thing) but with the talent participating and being recognized it should be worth the dough."

NWI.com
April 11, 2008

"The Donald is busy making a name for his local namesake as a fine-dining destination. There's that chic "Sixteen" restaurant. On the 16th floor of Trump International Hotel & Tower, of course.

StarChefs.com, the on-line magazine for foodie insiders, is bringing in the Rising Stars National Chef Awards on May 19."

CBS NEWS
March 13, 2008

"Cathal Armstrong is the chef and co-owner of four-star reviewed Restaurant Eve in Alexandria, Virginia. He was a Best Mid-Atlantic Chef nominee by the James Beard Foundation in 2007, and honored as one of Food & Wine magazine's "10 Best New Chefs" and a StarChefs Rising Star in 2006."

Biz Bash
March 6, 2008

"Food enthusiasts, wine lovers, and epicureans flocked to Palm Beach on March 3 for the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue honoring 15 culinary celebrities from acclaimed restaurants in Florida. The honorees included top chefs as well as sommeliers and mixologists."

PlumTV.com
March 3, 2008

The online culinary magazine StarChefs.com presents national awards that recognize chefs from around the country. Winning chefs include Jeff O’Neill of Mar-a-Lago, Chef Alberto Cabrera of Karu Restaurant & Y, Chef Michael Bloise of Wish and Chef Clay Conley of Azul. The evening includes a walk-around tasting gala and wine pairings.

“StarChefs.com, the online magazine for culinary insiders, returns to South Florida after four years to celebrate the StarChefs Rising Stars Chef Awards March 3, at Mar-a-Lago. The Rising Stars Revue is a national award that recognizes chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field. Rising Stars candidates were recommended for consideration by the StarChefs.com Advisory Board, and final choices were made by StarChefs.com’s editorial team based on in-person tastings and interviews. The staff interviewed and tasted from over 75 chefs, mixologists and sommeliers in South Florida to determine the Palm Beach winners.”

All Purpose Dark
March 3, 2008

"Monday night found me in Palm Beach, at...The StarChefs Rising Stars gala honoring the men and women who toil in hot, frenetic kitchens in order to produce beautiful food and beverages.In terms of savory dishes best in show was courtesy of Alberto Cabrera (formerly of Karu and Y). He presented what amounted to a gastronomic tsunami with a dish of boquerones with heirloom tomato tartar and black olive sorbet. Black. Olive. Sorbet. Loved it. The dish was just one huge taste after another."

Florida International Magazine
March 2008

Presentation of awards from Starchefs.com to eight South Florida Chefs as well as a walk around gala featuring signature dishes from each chef, as well as premium wine pairings. Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach.

Palm Beach Illustrated
March 2008

“Catch a Rising Star Chef: StarChefs.com has recognized six area chefs with its Rising Stars Chef Award. This is the first time Palm Beach chefs have been honored by the online magazine for culinary insiders. More than 75 chefs, mixologists and sommeliers were considered for the awards, which will be given March 3 at The Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach."

Palm Beach Post
February 28, 2008

“The awards are given out by the online magazine’s advisory board; it’s a culinary insider’s who’s who of big-name chefs around the country. Nominated were 75 chefs, mixologists (the new term for bartender) and sommeliers in South Florida”

The Mami Herald
February 28, 2008

“Foodies whose palates and wallets have recovered from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival may want to head to Palm Beach Monday for the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue. The 7-9pm “walk-around tasting gala” at landmark Mar-a-Lago features food and libations by the 13 honorees plus jost chefss Jeff O’Neill (Mar-a-Lago) and Jeffrey Brana (Raleigh Hotel).”

NBC Mami
February 27, 2008

StarChefs.com CEO Antoinette Bruno and 2008 South Florida Rising Star Clay Conley appear on WTVJ NBC 6’s South Florida Today on February 27, 2008. Bruno explains the StarChefs’ mission to promote culinary excellence and displays the Chefs To Know book while Conley presents his Lamb Bastilla dish and cooks Orecchiette Nero (squid ink pasta) for the NBC 6 crew.

The Sunday Paper
October 17th 2007

“If you’re anything like us, you got o parties for two reasons: free liquor and free food. And when the party in question honors your city’s best chefs, the quality of the free eats rises. That was certainly the case at the Rising Stars Chef Awards, anyway, held Oct. 10 at the Georgia Aquarium. The event, held by StarChefs.com, was packed with local foodie A-listers, who bestowed the Mentor award on Anne Quatrano…. In our educated opinion: yummy.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 12th 2007

At Wednesday night’s StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue more than 200 industry types and foodies milled around a ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium, nibbling on specialties including slow-cooked goat with green banana (Santiago) and what Larkworthy calls “low-brow, high-brow chicken wings,” Buffalo quail with carrot and celery slaw with Sweet Grass Dairy blue cheese.

The Reynolds Group Spotlight
October 2007

“Anne Quatrano, chef and owner of Bacchanalia, Quinones, Star Provisions, Star Provisions To Go and Floataway Café was awarded the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Mentor Award at Atlanta’s Rising Stars Revue held at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday, Oct. 10. The honor is presented to a chef who has shaped the local culinary community and continues to serve as an inspiration both leading and up-and-coming chefs from around the world.

Atlanta Magazine
October 2007

Congratulations Nick Oltarsh, on earning a Rising Stars Hotel Chef Award and being recognized as one of the nation’s best young culinary leaders. Your exquisitely created cuisine and passion for food have made Lobby at TWELVE Atlantic Station one of America’s most sought-after dining destinations.

The Sunday Paper
October 7th 2007

You’re fairly discerning when it comes to eating out—you pass on the golden arches and the royal pair. You like your food prepared with passion—slowly and done right. You’re in good company with StarChefs.com, an online magazine for culinary insiders, which praises local chefs with its Rising Stars Chef Awards Revue on Oct. 10.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution - Online, Print
October 3rd 2007

Next week the Georgia Aquarium will have a whole lotta cookin’ going on. StarChefs.com, the restaurant industry magazine and one of its largest insider resources, will visit Atlanta for the first time to celebrate the StarChefs.com Rising Star chef awards.

StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue is a kickoff gala open to the public, followed by industry events for the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers, to be held on Oct. 10 at the Georgia Aquarium

The American Institute of Wine and Food - Atlanta
October 2007

"the Rising Stars of Atlanta are announced

Atlanta Buzz
October 2007

The StarChefs 2007 Atlanta Rising Stars include Chef Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene, Chef Hector Santiago of Pura Vida Tapas, Chef Drew Van Leuvan formerly of Saga, Chef Hugh Acheson of Five and Ten, Chef Drew Belline of Floataway Cafe, Chef Mihoko Obunai of Repast, Sustainability Chef Dave Larkworthy of 5 Seasons, Pastry Chef Chad Guay of Table 1280, Pastry Chef Joe Treux of Repast, Hotel Chef Nick Oltarsh of Lobby at TWELVE, Bar Chef Erick Simpkins of Trois, Sommelier Vajra Stratigos of Fifth Group Restaurants, Rising Star Restaurateur Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun’s, Krog Bar and Kevin Rathbun Steak and Rising Star Restaurant Concept JCT Kitchen and its chef, Ford Fry

The Atlantan
October 2007

Sample treats from prominent local chefs like Linton Hopkins, Joe Truex or Drew Belline at this walk-around tasting gala featuring signature dishes from all of StarChefs.com’s Atlanta’s Rising Star chefs. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Where Atlanta
October 2007

“StarChefs.com, the online magazine for culinary insiders, visits Atlanta to celebrate the Rising Stars Chef Awards Oct. 10.

Flavors
Fall 2007

Atlanta Culinary Scene Gets Recognized. StarChefs.com, an online magazine for culinary insiders, will visit Atlanta for the first time to celebrate the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Chef Awards October 10.

Local Wine Events
October 2007

The StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue is a walk-around tasting gala featuring signature dishes from each chef, as well as premium wine pairings, spirits and entertainment. The event is the kick-off gala for the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM).

The Atlanta Peach
October/November 2007

“… the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue at the Georgia Aquarium this month [features] Hugh Acheson and other acclaimed Atlanta-area chefs of his generation—Hector Santiago of Pura Vida and Drew Belline of Floataway Café among them…serving up their signature dishes.”

New York Daily News - online version, print version
September 2007

“The [Rising Stars] grand finale was a walk-around tasting of "street foods" as interpreted by StarChef.com's New York rising stars, aka 15 of our top kitchen talents. Needless to say, dry falafel and hot dogs weren't in attendance.”

Grub Street - New York Magazine's Food and Restaurant Blog
September 2007

“On the heels of Citysearch’s food-blog launch comes still another source of restaurant news: the NYC debut of Metromix (still in beta, it seems) and its own food blog Deep Dish. The juiciest item so far is a roundup of chef banter from the New York Rising Stars Revue awards.”

Gothamist
September 2007

Earlier this week, StarChefs held its 2nd International Chef’s Congress on the top two floors of 7 World Trade Center. Open to industry professionals only, this annual event draws notable chefs from all over the world and provides the opportunity to honor its Rising Stars, an award the culinary organization gives to young professionals…. This year’s winners were celebrated during the Rising Stars Revue Tuesday night at The Mansion on West 28th Street, which capped off the proceedings…. On Monday, the StarChefs ICC presented Daniel Boulud with the Mentor Award, a special designation for the chef determined by the Rising Stars to be the most influential.

Metromix.com
September 2007

Grilled! We asked Michael Anthony, Damon Wise and 12 other “rising talents” to pick a question out of a frying pan…and answer it no matter what. Frank Bruni may have come up.

StarChefs.com held its second annual New York Rising Stars Revue awards at Mansion on Sept. 18 to honor fifteen of this year's best new faces of food and drink in New York

Zagat Buzz
September 19th 2007

Last night's StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue saw big-name toques manning "pushcarts" parked inside Mansion on West 28th Street. Of course, these pushcarts were laden with the likes of Maine crab cake corn dogs and frog wings tempura with celery kimchee. In addition to recognizing some of Gotham's top culinary talent, the party celebrated the culmination of the three-day industry event, the StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress, which featured live cooking demonstrations, hands-on workshops and smaller discussions led by top toques from around the world, including José Andrés, David Bouley, Wylie Dufresne and Joël Robuchon.

New York Social Diary
September 2007

What you mighta missed. Moving on down to the Mansion on 530 West 28th Street they were having the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue. A Gala tasting from 8 to 10:30, savoring the fare of 15 of the top New York chefs.

Chef Magazine for Food Service Professionals
September 2007

Star Chefs announces 2007 New York Rising Stars - Culinary arts Web site StarChefs.com recently announced this year's Rising Stars of New York winners, who will be celebrated at a gala and awards ceremony in New York City, September 18.

WCBS 880 Dining Diary with Bob Lape
September 13th 2007

Time Out New York
September 2007

Celebrate the annual StarChefs' gala honoring its "Rising Stars Award" recipients - their picks for the most promising up-and-coming talents in the food and drink biz.

Yankee Food Service
September 2007

“The Congress with conclude with a celebration of New York’s brightest up-and-coming chefs at its annual New York Rising Stars Revue.”

Zagat Buzz
September 10th 2007

The second StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress takes place September 16th–18th on the top two floors of 7 World Trade Center. This year’s ICC will feature live cooking demonstrations, hands-on workshops and smaller discussions led by top toques from around the world, including José Andrés, David Bouley, Wylie Dufresne and Joël Robuchon. Tickets are by invitation only and limited to food service industry professionals (for more information, go to www.starchefs.com) – but the public can get a taste of the action at its gala finale, the annual New York Rising Stars Revue.

Absolute Magazine
September 2007

Which young New York chefs, sommeliers, and "mixologists" are about to shoot into the culinary stratosphere?

This month, in conjunction with the 2007 International Chefs Congress in Manhattan, StarChefs.com, the online magazine for restaurant professionals, names 15 rising stars in the city's dining firmament. Here's a look at eight of them.

Restaurant Girl
September 7th 2007

Chef Craig Hopson has just been tapped to run the kitchen of NYC's "most romantic" dining destination, One if By Land, Two if by Sea…. He'll be working the presently modern American menu, but you can be certain this "2007 Rising Star Chef" will infuse his own style into the menu.

MARIANI’S Virtual Gourmet
September 2007

The 2007 StarChefs.com New York Rising Stars will be honored at the New York Rising Stars Revue on Sept. 18, at Mansion in NYC. The push-cart tasting gala and awards ceremony, open to the public, will allow attendees to enjoy high-concept street food from up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in the city.

Grub Street - New York Magazine's Food and Restaurant Blog
August 2007

You can be forgiven for not keeping your rising-star chefs straight. The Beard Awards give one (a coveted one, as you may remember from the Jason Neroni saga); Food & Wine has its own version; and Starchefs sponsors a gala every year in which New York Rising Stars are featured. The lineup is after the jump, and we have to confess to scratching our heads a little when we saw it. Michael Anthony, Gramercy Tavern Calamari and carrots Eric Hara, davidburke & donatella PB & J Hudson Valley foie gras torchon Craig Hopson,

Crains Business News
July 2007

Online magazine StarChefs.com recently named its 2007 New York City Rising Stars: Michael Anthony, Gramercy Tavern; Eric Hara, DavidBurke & Donatella; Craig Hopson, Picholine; Chris Lee, Gilt; Akhtar Nawab, E.U.; Masato Shimizu, 15 East; Yosuke Suga, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon; Damon Wise, Craft.

Nations Restaurant News
June 2007

Starchefs.com has made its pick for the New York City chefs it deems to be "Rising Stars." They'll be honored on September 18 at the end of Starchefs' International Chefs Congress.

vagablond.com
April 2007

What to Wear to the StarChef’s Award Ceremony? San Francisco. Movies have their Oscars. The Theatre, their Tony Awards. Not to mention the Clios, Pulitzer’s or the Nobel! And, as all culinary insiders know…. Chefs have their Rising Star Chef Award! The StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue is a national award that recognizes chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field.

cbs.com
June 2007

San Francisco Rising Stars Revue
Sample the future of San Francisco dining as you taste the signature dishes of up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. The Rising Stars Revue is a walk-around tasting gala featuring the rising star chefs' signature dishes, wine pairings, fine champagne, exciting cocktails and live music .

tangodiva.com
June 2007

San Francisco Rising StarChefs Gala - June 19. Sample the future of San Francisco dining as you taste the signature dishes of up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. The Rising Stars Revue is a walk-around tasting gala featuring the Rising StarChefs' signature dishes, wine pairings, fine champagne, exciting cocktails and live music.

sfpfs.com
June 2007

Join StarChefs.com at the San Francisco Rising Stars Revue.Sample the future of San Francisco dining as you taste the signature dishes of up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. The Rising Stars Revue is a walk-around tasting gala featuring the Rising Star Chefs' signature dishes, wine pairings, fine Champagne, exciting cocktails and live music.

seeuseat.blogspot.com
June 2007

The StarChefs Rising Stars Revue, San Francisco, CA
We're excited to be going to the StarChefs Rising Stars Revue at the Westin St. Francis next Tuesday the 19th. The event showcases several chefs in San Francisco that it considers "rising stars". Having eaten the food of quite a few of these chefs, we'd have to say that the folks at StarChefs are onto something here.

omorganics.org
June 2007

StarChefs Gala, Tuesday, June 19th
Coming up is the StarChefs.com San Francisco Rising Stars Gala, showcasing San Francisco’s hottest culinary talent complete with wine pairings, Champagne, and cocktails. Most of the rising stars are of course big advocates of using farm-fresh, organic ingredients.

sfist.com
June 2007

Hot Stuff: Food Blog Round Up
We're salivating over two tasty events next week. The StarChefs Rising Stars Revue on Tuesday the 19th and Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation.Keep your browser on See Us Eat for an update on the first event.Both events promise great food for even better causes.

examiner.com
June 2007

Rising star chefs to be honored in S.F.
SAN FRANCISCO- StarChefs.com, an online magazine for culinary insiders, presents the Rising Stars Chef Awards, a gala event in San Francisco. The tasting will feature dishes from each chef, as well as wine pairings.

thefoodiesdigest.blogspot.com
March 2007

Star Chef Nomination
March has proven to be smoother already and big news keeps rolling in. Most importantly, I was nominated by StarChefs.com as a Rising Star. This past Tuesday I had the privilege to cook for Antoinette Bruno and her colleagues a five course tasting meal.

newsblaze.com
May 2007

Mother's Day Weekend-Treat Your Mom to the Rising Stars Revue
StarChefs.com, has partnered with Hotel Palomar to offer a Mother's Day weekend moms will never forget. The Revue is a walk-around tasting gala featuring signature dishes from each chef, as well as fine wine pairings, spirits, and entertainment. Sample the innovative cuisine from local chefs like Anthony Bombaci of Nana, Chef Scott Gottlich of Bijoux, Chef Kevin Maxey of Craft Dallas and Pastry Chef Catherine Clapner of Stephan Pyles.

gridskipper
March 8, 2007

StarChef Does Dallas
Dallas is perhaps best known for football teams and their slutty albeit fictional cheerleaders. But the place is no culinary backwater. In a recent issue of StarChefs, EIC Antoinette Bruno tours Dallas’ kitchens and the culinary cowboys, chef sheriffs, pastry posses, food service desperadoes, and vegetable vigilantes who man the line.

Star Telegram
March 7, 2007

Foodies' Calender
StarChefs.com, an online culinary magazine created in 1995 as a resource for chefs, has become a hot Web site for trendy foodies looking for insider info, along with cooking advice from popular chefs, culinary chat forums and cooking-school details. StarChefs.com Managing Editor Will Blunt says the honorees are the next generation of influential chefs, people whom "StarChefs believes are at the vanguard of the contemporary dining scene in America."

Dallas Modern Luxury
May 2007

Rising Star Chefs Awards
The national chef awards event is a walk-around tasting featuring signature dishes from the hottest restaurants out there in Dallas, plus wine, spirits and live entertainment. Hotel Palomar, 5300 E. Mockingbird Ln. May 14. www.starchefs.com/risingstars.

LocalWineEvents.com
May 14, 2007

Taste the Future of Dallas Food
StarChefs.com has named its 2007 Dallas Rising Stars award recipients. These talented chefs will serve their signature dishes at Rising Stars Revue, a gala tasting event at The Hotel Palomar, Monday, May 14, 2007 from 7:00-9:30 pm. With each chef's dish, guests will enjoy premium wine pairings selected by the Rising Star Sommelier.

pegasusnews.com
May 14, 2007

StarChefs.com's Dallas Rising Stars Tasting Gala
The StarChefs.com Dallas Rising Stars Revue is a not-to-be missed showcase celebrating Dallas' hottedt chefs. Chefs and Pastry Chefs from Craft Dallas, Luqa, Bijoux, Dragonfly, Nana, Stephan Pyles, Central 214, York Street, Local, Abacus, Cafe on the Green and Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana.

OpenTable.com
May 9, 2007

The Open Table Insider
StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue gala tasting Monday, May 14th-Hotel Palomar. Enjoy a night of steller cuisine. Taste the future of Dallas dining at this gala event featuring the Rising Star Chefs' signature dishes and wine pairings.

dmagazine.com
May 2007

D Event Dallas Rising Star Revue
Join StarChefs.com at the Rising Stars Revue. Glimpse the future of Dallas ding as you taste the signature dishes of up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. The Rising Stars Revue is a walk-around gala tasting featuring the Rising Star Chefs' signature dishes, wine pairings, fine Champagne, exciting cocktails and live music.

Donna Cooks
April 16, 2007

StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue Coming to Dallas
An exciting culinary event recognizing Dallas' best chefs. (Chef Anthony Bombaci of Nana, Chef David Gilbert of Luqa, Chef Scott Gottlich of Bijoux, Chef Lanny Lancarte of Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana, Chef Kevin MAxey of Craft Dallas, Chef Tracy Miller of Local, Chef Tre Wilcox of Abacus...and your chance to sample some of their signature dishes.

DallasFood.org
April 16, 2007

Events and Get-togethers
Glimpse the future of Dallas dining as you taste the signature dishes of up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. The Rising Stars Revue is a walk-around gala tasting featuring the Rising Star Chefs' signature dishes, wine pairings, fine Champagne, exciting cocktails and live music.

Dallas Morning News
May 11, 2007

Guide
Star-filled night
Chefs from a dozen of Dallas' most popular restaurants are coming together to prepare and serve signature dishes at the StarChefs Rising Stars Revue. THe gala is sponsored by StarChefs, an online food-industry magazine. Look for such creations such as Japanese Squash Tortellini with Chestnut Honey and Sage by Kevin Maxey of Craft;Eastern Spotted Skate with Belgian Endive from Scott Gottlich of Bijoux.

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D Magazine
April 2007
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DC Magazine
February issue

SCENE IN DC!
Rising Stars Gala
THE PARTY: StarChefs.com, the online culinary magazine, hosted their annual fete to showcase the city’s hottest gastronomic geniuses. BEST IN SHOW: Hard to choose, but Café Atlantic’s chef Katsuya Fukushima blurred the lines between savory and sweet with his tasty bonbons. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Tejal Rao, an editor at StarChefs.com, described DC’s culinary scenes as “modern American with a focus on local, organic and ethnic foods.” –Anne-Henley Beck

Wusa-9 CBS Morning Show
December 13, 2006

What makes a Rising Star?
How did the New York editorial crew pick and choose DC’s top chefs this year? StarChefs’ Editor-in-Chief Antoinette Bruno tells all and Rising Star Chef Barton Seaver discusses the preparations for the upcoming Revue in Washington DC on the CBS Morning Show. Watch Chef Seaver prepare one of the 26 dishes for the walk-around tasting: Toasted Almond and Garlic Soup with Grilled Radicchio.

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DC Magazine
December issue

THE RADAR NOW!
A Stellar Sliree
Move over Michel. Step aside Roberto, Robert and Ris. The up-and-comers are in control at StarChefs.com’s Rising Stars Revue. The online magazine for food and wine aficionados is honoring 15 of DC’s most talented and promising young chefs, pastry chefs and sommeliers this month with a special tasting showcase.

CALENDAR AND THIS…
Rising Stars Revue
Online gastro group StarChefs.com comes to town to celebrate our next generation of homegrown talent who are coming into their own leaders in the culinary field. A tour de force tasting event will be held to showcase their skills. Creations from the honorees including R.J. Cooper of Vidalia, Katsuya Fukushima of Café Atlántico and Tony Chittum of Dish and Notti Bianchi are sure to satisfy!

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The Georgetowner
December 13, 2006

Social Scene
StarChefs.com celebrated Washington DC’s rising talent. The gala and awards ceremony featured the city’s hottest new culinary talent such as Cathal Armstrong from Restaurnat Eve, Tony Chittum from Dish and Notti Bianche, and Barton Server from Café Saint Ex Bar Pilar.

Washingtonian.com
December 2006

On the Town: StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue
Culinary site StarChefs.com recognized 15 area chefs, pastry chefs, and sommeliers as up-and-coming food industry stars, including Restaurant Eve chef Cathal Armstrong and sommelier Todd Thrasher, Café Atlantico’s Katsuya Fukushima and CityZen’s Eric Ziebold. Each award recipient was there to dish up treats and pour cocktails.

Pamela’s Punch
December 14, 2006

Last night was the “StarChefs Rising Stars Revue” held at the National Housing Center Atrium on 15th Street, across from the Madison Hotel. StarChefs.com is a publication for “culinary insiders”. Those in the industry are very familiar with the magazine, while those who may be the typical layperson, like me (I LOVE great food and wine and those who can create such, though I am no where near the definition of a “foodie”), may have never been introduced to it until last night.

The Washington Post
December 13, 2006

Food and Dining
TO DO
TODAY: StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue. Gala featuring tasting of dishes from 14 chefs and pastry chefs. $125. 7-9:30 p.m. National Housing Center Atrium, 1201 15th St. NW.

Washington Flyer
December 7, 2006

Wed,Dec 13: Celebrity Chefs
Foodies will delight over The Star Chefs Rising Stars Revue at the National Housing Center Atrium (1201 15th St., NW; www.starchefs.com). Get face time with some of the hottest chefs in the area, including Restaurant Eve's Cathal Armstrong, Vidalia's RJ Cooper, Café Saint Ex's Barton Seaver and Notti Bianche's pastry chef Heather Chittum. But don't spend all your time talking! At this walk-around tasting, dig in to food prepared by the chefs and savor wines to match each course. Tickets are $95.

Mariani's Virtual Gourmet Newsletter
December 3, 2006

Quick Bytes
StarChefs.com is hosting 4 traveling series of tasting events around the country called “Rising Stars,” honoring the city’s top culinary picks, both chef, pastry chef and wine. On Dec. 13, the focus will be on Washington DC, at a Rising Stars Revue walk-around tasting event at the National Housing Center Atrium, with proceeds from the Jade Products Range Raffle donated to DC Central Kitchen.

DCist.com
December 1, 2006

Rising Star Chefs To Cook Up Supernova of Samples
StarChefs.com-the web home of all us food world lampreys looking for whatever the hottest chefs are releasing through their publicists-is stepping off the web and into meatspace for one night and one night only to throw a food-laden shindig honoring the “up and comers” of D.C.’s food scene.

The List
November 2006

The Buzz
StarChefs.com, the online magazine for culinary insiders, has named its 2006 Washington DC Rising Stars award recipients. These up-and-coming chefs will serve their signature dishes at the Rising stars Revue, a walk-around tasting event at The National Housing Center Atrium.

The Georgetowner
November 29 issue & December 6 issue

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November 29 issue & December 6 issue

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D.C. Central Kitchen Newsletter
December 2006

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express
December, 2006

Eating Around: Word on the Streets
EVENTS AND HONORS: D.C.'s up-and-coming culinary talents will be honored at the upcoming 2006 StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue at the National Housing Center's Atrium (15th and M streets NW) on Dec. 13.Photo courtesy StarChefs The walk-around tasting event is $95 per person and proceeds benefit D.C. Central Kitchen.

ZagatWire: Washington, DC
December 2006

Events
December 13: Fifteen DC culinary stars – including toques Eric Ziebold (CityZen) and RJ Cooper (Vidalia), sommelier Nadine Brown (Charlie Palmer Steak) and bar chef Todd Thrasher (Restaurant Eve and PX) – will serve their signature dishes or choice libations in the National Housing Center Atrium as part of StarChefs.com’s “Rising Stars Revue” walk-around tasting event; proceeds will benefit DC Central Kitchen’s work feeding the homeless.

Washingtonian
December 2006

Greens and Galas
Where to support good causes while having a good time
Wednesday, December 13
StarChefs Rising Stars Revue, walk-around tasting of dishes from more than a dozen chefs to benefit DC Central Kitchen

Metrocurean
November 7, 2006

The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
It's a good time to be dining out in the Washington area, thanks to a cadre of up-and-coming talent. Meet the Washington area's culinary rising stars, annointed recently by StarChefs.com, an online culinary magazine.

Metro New York
November 17, 2006

Nobody’s junior
New York City’s Junior Merino tends bar at the Museum of Modern Art’s showcase restaurant, the Modern, and is a certified master sommelier, a master mixologist for “Cocktail Times” and the winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence and the 2006 Star Chef’s Award. In the world of Big People Drinks, Junior is nobody’s junior. Perhaps his biggest accolade came last month when he was honored as Bartender of the Week on the world’s most meticulously spell-checked wine and spirits Web site, www.the-imbiber.net. “Being recognized by the Imbiber was the biggest highlight of my career — of my life, actually,” Junior most likely would have said had anyone bothered to ask.

FrontLine
October 4th week, 2006

A Japanese chef named StarChefs.com Rising Star
This year's New York Rising Stars event was held on September 20th . Chefs honored were from Alain Ducasse, Gilt, Fatty Crab and other well-regarded New York restaurants. Many Rising Stars awards are given to executive chefs, but Japanese sous chef Makoto Okuwa , from Morimoto , was impressively among the winners.

Augieland
September 29, 2006

StarChefs: New York Rising Stars Revue
At last year’s StarChefs New York Rising Stars Revue the food was great, the chefs were available, and the operations were charmingly mismanaged. Standing in a small second-story space in the twenties I perceived it as cute when those of us that paid extra money to get in early were delayed a quarter of our hour preview time while they chilled champagne and got caviar ready. We happily drank wine from coffee cups after the glasses ran out early in the evening, and all in all there was camaraderie in the small group that had assembled joining together with our hosts in the interest of celebrating the talents of the next generation of chefs in New York rather than focus on the trivial.

gothamist
September 27, 2006

On Wednesday evening we were treated to “The New York Rising Stars Push-Cart Gala.” For the event, Crobar was turned into a giant street-food style festival, where each Rising Star had a push-cart of offerings from their restaurant. Of note was Chef-owner Iacopo Falai of Falai in Lower East Side, who handed out fois-gras-stuffed phyllo dipped in savory chocolate and surprised everyone by handing out clever, logo-baring to-go samples of his creation.

Zagat Survey
September, 2006

September 20: This public can get a taste of the “StarCHefs.com International Chefs Congress” at its gala finale, the annual “New York Rising Stars Revue.” This year’s theme will be “high concept street food” (think hamachi snow cones and foie gras hot dogs), served by up-and-coming chefs such as Gregory Brainin (Jean Georges Restaurants), Iacopo Falai (Falai), Zak Pelaccio (5 Ninth, Fatty Crab), Alex Ureña) (Ureña) and Galen Zamarra (Mas); all dishes will be paired with wines chosen by sommelier Arnaud Devulder of db Bistro Moderne.

Time Out New York
September 13, 2006

WED 20 TAKING IT TO THE STREET
Forget fancy French fare and upscale Italian: Street food is the cuisine du jour. Starchefs.com, the online magazine and host of the 2006 New York Rising Stars awards, certainly thinks so. This year, their gala bash at Crobar will feature high-concept street foods conceived by award recipients including Iacopo Falai (Falai), Zak Pelaccio (Fatty Crab), Galen Zamarra (Mas) and Jennifer Giblin (Blue Smoke). Each dish will be paired with a wine by sommelier Arnaud Devulder of DB Bistro Moderne. A $200 VIP ticket includes a pre-event reception at 7pm hosted by Josh DeChellis (Sumile) featuring vintage Nicolas Feuillatte champagne. You’ll never look at dirty-water dogs the same again.
2006 New York Rising Stars Gala.Crobar, 530 W 28th St between Tenth and Eleventh Aves. 8–10:30pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 212-966-7575 or visit starchefs.com/risingstars. $125, VIP $200.

Eater Online
September 22, 2006

Ask the Deathwatch: What about Urena?
There is a Talented chef cooking interesting food here. (Hat tip to Chef Urena on his salt cured tuna, too, which was among the highlights at the StarChefs Gala Tasting on Tuesday night.)

NYC Official City Guide
September 19, 2006

StarChefs.com's Rising Stars Revue
StarChefs.com, the magazine for culinary insiders, has named its 2006 New York Rising Stars awards recipients. These young chefs and pastry chefs will serve their signature dishes at the Rising Stars Revue, a walk-around tasting event. It's like going to all of New York's hottest restaurants in one night! The Rising Star Sommelier will carefully pair these haute cuisine dishes with super-premium wines. The Rising Star Bar Chef will also mix his signature cocktails at the event. Tickets are $125 per person. VIP tickets are $200, including a pre-event champagne and caviar reception. Call or visit Web site for tickets.

Food: Chef Party at Crobar
At the closing party of the StarChefs International Chefs Conference, New York's brightest young culinary stars will sling their deliciousness from roving pushcarts. The ticket’s pricey but worth it, for the open bar, the food, and the chance to see chefs from Mas, Le Bernardin, and Falai treated like shiftless streetmeat vendars.

The New York Sun
September 13, 2006

TOP CHEFS If you want to hobnob with some of the country's top chefs, and eat their food, head to Starchef.com's Rising Stars Revue next Wednesday, September 20, at Crobar (550 W. 28th St. between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 917-339-1825). For $125 you can sample "high-concept street food" prepared by chefs including Zak Pelaccio of 5 Ninth, Alex Ureña of Ureña, Franklin Becker of Brasserie, Tony Esnault of Alain Ducasse at the Essex House, and pastry chefs Will Goldfarb of Room 4 Dessert and Michael Laiskonis of Le Bernardin. The event is from 8 to 10:30 p.m., unless you buy a $200 VIP ticket, which gets you into a pre-event reception. Visit www.starchefs.com/tickets or call 212-966-7575 for more information.

The Malibu Times
September 22, 2006

StarChef.com's Antoinette Bruno and Ocean and Vine's Gregg Wangard found themselves hosting an overflow crowd. StarChef runs a fan club for foodies who can fawn freely over your favorite culinary masters.

BiZBash
June 1, 2006

StarChefs.com Names L.A.’s Rising Stars
StarChefs.com, a magazine for culinary insiders, announced its top Southern California chefs at the 2006 Los Angeles Rising Stars Revue at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel on May 16. Antoinette Bruno, C.E.O. and editor in chief of StarChefs.com, and host chef Gregg Wangard welcomed local vanguards of the contemporary American dining scene, in addition to food and wine enthusiasts and industry professionals at the hotel’s Arcadia ballroom for a tasting. The Hunter Perrin Group, with Io Perry on vocals, performed for the crowd.

Angeleno Magazine
May, 2006

EAT YOUR HEART OUT!
StarChefs.com has named it’s 2006 Los Angeles Rising stars award recipients. Ludovic Lefebvre of Bastide and David LeFevre of Water Grill are among the many talented chefs who will serve their signature dishes at the gala tasting event. May 16. At the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica. Tuesday 7:30-9:30 PM. Gala Tickets $95; VIP $135. www.starchefs.com/risingstars or 212.966.7575

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April, 2006

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February - May 2006

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April 4, 2006

The Boston Globe
April 5, 2006

Star Chef ratings
The advisory board of the culinary magazine StarChefs .com selected this year's Boston Rising Stars, and at tonight's Star Chefs Rising Stars Revue tasting event, from 7:30 to 9:30, you can sample signature dishes by these up-and-coming chefs, Nominees include David Reynoso from the Butcher shop, Rick Billings from Clio, Amanda Lydon from The Tables and Straight Wharf Restaurant, Gabriel Frasca from Spire and Straight Wharf, Geoff Gardner from Sel de la Terre, and Lynn Moulton from blu. Seaport Hotrel, 1 Seaport Lane.

Boston magazine's the agenda
March , 2005

Some star chefs burn fast and bright: one great restaurant, one Food Network pilot, and then they're gone. Others—the Schlows and Schlesingers of the world—become legends in their own right, earning their cities a shining spot in the culinary universe.

Tonight, the online magazine StarChefs gives Boston's most promising up-and-comers the chance to prove they belong with the latter.

The Rising Stars Revue spotlights chefs from 12 restaurants, including Pino Maffeo (Restaurant L), Amanda Lydon and Gabriel Frasca (Straight Wharf), Geoff Gardner (Sel de la Terre), Tony Maws (Craigie Street Bistro), and Andy Husbands (Tremont 647). The VIP reception begins with unlimited caviar and champagne, while the 20-dish dinner itself features delicacies ranging from braised rabbit and sunchoke soup to tarragon ice cream, each paired with wine by sommelier Alex DeWinter of Grill 23.

So while you can leave your telescope at home, you'd better bring your appetite—these rising stars will be shooting for the moon. $95–$135, 4/5, 7:30 p.m., Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Ln., Boston, 212-966-3775, starchefs.com. —Shari Abrams

stuff@night
March, 2006

Catch a Rising Star
With so many great chefs in Boston, keeping track of the top names can be tough, and having the time (or the budget) to try them all can prove even more difficult. This makes the 2006 Boston Rising Stars celebration, scheduled for April 5, that much more appealing. The gala, presented by StarChefs.com, will honor, among others, Gabriel Bremer of Salts, Gabriel Frasca of Spire, Geoff Gardner of Sel de la Terre, Jerome Legras of Aujourd’hui, Amanda Lydon of Ten Tables, Pino Maffeo of Restaurant L, and Tony Maws of Craigie Street Bistrot. Each chef will serve his or her signature dish paired with wines chosen by star sommelier Alex DeWinter of Grill 23 and cocktails from No. 9 Park’s John Gertsen. The tasting kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel (1 Seaport Lane, Boston), and tickets are $95 — a great deal, since you’ll leave well-fed and well-educated. For tickets, call 212.966.7575 or visit www.starchefs.com/risingstars. Now get out there and name-drop with abandon — no one’s more in-the-know than you.

Boston magazine's plugged in
March , 2005

Boston's Rising Star Chefs Revue
A not-to-be missed showcase celebrating Boston's hottest chefs. The Rising Stars Revue is a walk-around gala tasting featuring the Rising Star Chefs' signature dishes, wine pairings, fine Champagne, exciting cocktails, and live music.

marlo monthly newsletter
March, 2006

StarChefs Rising Stars: Boston
Fortunately for today's young chefs, StarChefs.com returns to Boston to honor its 2006 class of Rising Stars. We're talking chefs like Pino Maffeo (Boston's own Ferran Adria), David Reynoso (if Ron Savenor gives props to a guy at a place called The Butcher Shop, enough said), Gabriel Bremer (whole roasted boneless duck for two, anyone?), and pastry chefs like Clio cutie Rick Billings

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Time Out Chicago Online
December , 2005

Caught on Camera - Rising stars
The StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue, a tasting gala celebrating the city's hottest culinary talent, was in full effect at the Fairmont Chicago hotel. The champagne was flowing and innovative wine pairings were found at each table. From poprock-crusted foie lollipops and truffle risotto with frog legs and trumpet mushrooms created by Graham Elliot Bowles of the Avenues at Peninsula Hotel to the honeycrisp apple tartlet with smokey apple and cider ice cream made by the fabulous pastry chef Mindy Segal of HotChocolate, it was easy to see what the future holds for Chicago dining. With many signature dishes of up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town, leaving stuffed was an understatement, as it was impossible to pass up any of the food.

RedEye - Chicago Tribune
December 13, 2005

metromix.chicagotribune.com

Future foodies of America
You dish out self-congrats with every edible tray of cookies that emerges from your oven (a holiday miracle, indeed). But it's the new-on-the-scene gastros at StarChefs Rising Stars Revue Chicago who really deserve a back pat. Head here for signature tastes from Gene Kato (Japonais), Mindy Segal (Hot Chocolate), Alex Stupak (Alinea) and other emerging talents. Includes wine pairings; Aria chef Noah Bekofsky hosts. Up-and-coming Chicago chefs prepare signature dishes for sampling. Includes wine pairings. Aria chef Noah Bekofsky hosts.

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December 11, 2005

AT PLAY - Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune.com
December 8, 2005

Restaurant Notes
Culinary stars such as Graham Elliot Bowles, Homaro Cantu, Todd Stein and Paul Virant are among those participating in the "StarChef's.com Rising Star Revue," a gala to be held 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairmont Chicago (200 N. Columbus Drive). A dozen chefs will prepare nibbles, with matching wines, to be sampled in a walk-around tasting.

Kendall College
December 8, 2005

Celebrated Chicago Chefs tell how they got to the top!
“How to Make It” Chef Panel
This seminar gives chefs, cooks, and culinary students the opportunity to learn how to advance their careers and to discuss the difficulties and rewards of the foodservice industry. The event, which will be hosted by StarChef’s Rising Stars division, is FREE for all Kendall students, faculty and staff.

Chicago Sun Times
December 7, 2005

Chefs join forces to mark StarChefs.com's anniversary
Chicago's culinary stars come out Tuesday evening to help StarChefs.com, the online culinaty magazine, celebrate it's 10th anniversary... Chef Noah Bekofsky of Aria in the Fairmont Hotel will host a number of our city's top chefs in a dinner to toast the online magazine StarChefs.com's 10th anniversary.

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Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 7, 2005
Chicago's culinary stars come out Tuesday evening to help StarChefs.com, the online culinary magazine, celebrate its 10th anniversary, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel.

eGullet Sociy for Culinary Arts
December, 2005

Chicago's Rising Star Pastry Chef
Alex was one of three Chicago pastry chefs receiving Starchefs.com Rising Star Chefs awards.
Previous award winners have been Sam Mason, Pichet Ong, Jean Francois Bonnet, Sebastien Rouxel and many other fine chefs--including our own Steve Klc for Washington, DC.

ZAGAT SURVEY
December 6, 2005

December 13: The StarChefs Rising Stars Revue hits Chicago with a gala tasting at the Fairmont Hotel (200 N. Columbus Drive). Guests will graze on signature dishes, paired with wines, by up-and-comers including Jason Hammel and Amalea Tshilds of Lula, Alinea pastry chef Alex Stupak, Paul Virant of Vie, Gene Kato of Japonais and Noah Bekofsky of Aria (7–9 PM; $85 advance purchase, $95 at the door based on availability, $125 VIP admission includes a private pre-event champagne and caviar reception; tickets available online at www.starchefs.com).

Wisconsin State Journal
November 27, 2005

Chicago event to spotlight risin-star chefs
Want to sample the signature dishes from a variety of top Chicago restaurants? The public is invited to attend StarChefs.com's upcoming food extravaganza, the Rising Stars Revue...
The Rising Stars Revue is a traveling series of tasting events showcasing chefs from around the country who are considered rising leaders in the culinary industry. The Chicago event will feature up-and-coming chefs in that city who are singled out by StarChefs.com, an online culinary magazine serving the food-service industry and food aficionados...[ more ]

ABAGA.com
November, 2005

The Dishrag - StarChefs News letter on ABAGA.com
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Time Out Chicago
November 17-24, 2005
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October 17, 2005

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October 14, 2005

Stuff To Do If You're Bored
We can't even lie and say we're going to the StarChefs .com Rising Stars Revue, because we know you're not gonna believe we'd pay 100 bucks a ticket, even if it's to take part in a "walk-around gala tasting featuring the Rising Star Chefs' signature dishes, wine pairings, fine Champagne, exciting cocktails and live music." But maybe you have that kind of dough and can make it to Teatro ZinZanni at 7 that night. If so, can we borrow some?

San Francisco Weekly
October 12-18, 2005

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October 6, 2005

StarChefs Rising Stars Revue
A not-to-be-missed showcase celebrating San Francisco's hottest chefs. The Revue is a walk-around gala tasting featuring the Rising Stars Chef's signature dishes paired with fine wine...

ZAGAT SURVEY
October, 2005

October 17: Up-and-coming chefs, including Chris Cosentino (Incanto), Christopher Hille (A16) and Daniel Humm (Campton Place), will serve their signature dishes at the Rising Stars Revue, a gala tasting event at Teatro ZinZanni.

OpenTable.com
October, 2005

You are invited to one of the most eagerly-anticipated restaurant events of the year...

San Francisco Weekly Online
October, 2005

StarChefs.com Annual Rising Stars Revue
Catch a Rising Star! StarChefs.com Annual Rising Stars Revue. Flimpse the future of San Francisco Food at the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue...

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October, 2005

Local Wine Events.com
October, 2005

Glimpse the future of San Francisco dining as you savor tastings by culinary stars from the top reestaurants in town. A not-to-be-missied shwcase celobrating san Francisco's hottest chefs...

evite
October, 2005

Glimpse the future of San Francisco dining as you savor tastings by culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. A not-to-be-missied shwcase celobrating san Francisco's hottest chefs...

Craigslist - San Francisco bay area
October, 2005

Glimpse the future of San Francisco dining as you savor tastings by culinary stars from the top restaurants in town...

Bay Area Classifieds
October, 2005

Glimpse the future of San Francisco dining as you savor tastings by culinary stars from the top restaurants in town...

San Francisco 7x7
October, 2005 issue

HOT SHEET
Catch a Rising Star
StarChefs.com will honor San Francisco's up-and-coming chefs at the Rising Stars Revue, a gala tasting event at Tetro ZinZanni....[ more ]

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San Francisco 7x7
September, 2005 issue

HOT SHEET
Catch a Rising Star
StarChefs.com will honor San Francisco's up-and-coming chefs at the Rising Stars Revue, a gala tasting event at Tetro ZinZanni....[ more ]

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Best of Las Vegas The Visitors' Choice
September 22- October 5, 2005 issue

Rising Star Chefs
Dining has become Vegas' hottest commodity, and this next generation of culinary talent is destined to fan the flames. While they're working in the kitchen, they're also waiting in the wings--standing by to take thier places as the next generation of Las Vegas' leading chefs. They're the Las Vegas Rising Stars, designated as such by the prestigious StarChefs.com and recently honored in a revue and gala tasting at Caesars Palace. Baby, remember their names.[ more ]

JOHN MARIANI’S
September 11, 2005
Newsletter

QUICK BYTES
* StarChefs.com has named its 2005 Las Vegas Rising Stars award recipients, who will serve their signature dishes at the “Rising Stars Revue,” a tasting at Caesars Palace on Sept. 13 to coincide with StarChefs.com’s tenth
Anniversary. Chefs incl. Richard Chen, Wing Lei; Sean Griffin, Neros; Martin Heierling, Sens; Eric Klein, SW Steakhous; Jeremy Lieb, Le Cirque; Steve Mannino, Olives; Sven Mede, Nobhill; Bryan Ogden , Bmdley Ogden; Vincent Pouessel , Aureole; Philippe Rispoli, Daniel Boulud Brasserie; Jacques Van Staden, Alizé; Tammy Alana, Alizé; Ralph Perrazzo, Bradley Ogden; Kenneth Magana, Sensi; Drew Levinson, Bar Chef, Bellagio; Luis DeSantos, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Las Vegas Review-Journal
www.reviewjournal.com
July 22, 2005

Rising Star chefs announced for 2005
Star Chefs.com has named the winners of its 2005 Las Vegas Rising Star awards. They are: Jeremy Lieb of Le Cirque, Steve Mannino of Olives, Martin Heierling and Kenneth Magana of Sensi, and bar chef Drew Levinson, all at Bellagio; Bryan Ogden and Ralph Perrazzo of Bradley Ogden and Sean Griffin of Neros, Caesars Palace; Sven Mede of Nobhill, MGM Grand; Jacques Van Staden and Tammy Alana of Alize, the Palms; Vincent Pouessel of Aureole, Mandalay Bay; Luis DeSantos of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group; and Philippe Rispoli of Daniel Boulud Brasserie, Eric Klein of SW Steakhouse and Richard Chen of Wing Lei, Wynn Las Vegas.[ more ]

Crave New York
April, 2005

Who will be New York's next Daniel Boulud? Decide for yourself as you taste dishes from the City's most dynamic young chefs, like Jonathan Benno, Wylie Dufresne, and Shea Gallante.

Event Guide
April, 2005

New York Rising Stars Chefs will serve their signature dishes at the Rising Stars Revue, a walk-around tasting event. The Rising Stars Revue is a traveling series of tasting events showcasing chefs from around the country who are cooming into their own.

The Food Section
April, 2005

New York Rising Chefs Revue, StarChefs.com will present a tasting event featuring "up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town,"...

gothamist
April, 2005

This tasting event salutes the rising stars of the New York culinary scene including Jonathan Benno of Per Se and Marco Canora from Hearth...

NYC & Company
April, 2005

Glimpse the future of New York dining as you savor tastings by up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. Honorees include Jonathan Benno of Per Se, Wylie DuFresne of WD-50, and more.

ZAGAT SURVEY
April, 2005

April 26: StarChefs.com fetes Jonathan Benno (per se), Josh DeChellis (Sumile), Shea Gallante (Cru) and other up-and-coming chefs as part of its Rising Stars Revue, a walk-around tasting showcasing the winners' signture dishes.

OpenTable.com
April, 2005

StarChefs Rising Stars Revue Gala - April 26, 2005
You are invited to one of the hottest food events of the year. Savor the future of New York dining at the Flatiron Studio with tastings from the most talented new and established culinary stars in town.

gothamist
May 02, 2005

Seeing Stars
The other night, Gothamist had the most decadent dream: in one night, we ate at Hearth, WD-50, Asiate, Public, Cru, Sumile and Per Se. We sipped wines from all over the world, and nibbled on delectable desserts from Spice Market. When we woke up the next morning, we realized that it wasn't a dream after all -- it was the StarChefs.com annual Rising Stars Revue, and Gothamist was there...

Time Out New York
April, 2005
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The Miami Herald
October, 2004

Starchefs.com, an online magazine for and about food professionals, has chosen its annual ''rising star'' winners for Miami. The selections are made by members of the mag's New York-based editorial board, who make eating pilgrimages around the country.

''We are not necessarily looking for the best meal in town,'' says editor-in-chief Antoinette F. Bruno. ``We are looking for people who push the envelope.''

The 2004 Miami picks, who will be honored Nov. 17 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, are Tim Andriola ( Timo), Jeffrey Brana ( Norman's), Carmen Gonzalez ( Carmen the Restaurant), Edgar Leal and Mariana Montero De Castro ( Cacao), Frank Randazzo and Andrea Curto-Randazzo ( Talula), Sergio Sigala ( Casa Tua), Jordi Valles ( Mosaico), Jose Luis Flores ( OLA pastry chef), Max Santiago ( Mundo pastry chef), Chad Weller ( Rumi bar chef) and Mark Ehrler (Loews).

BiZBash
November, 2004

"Loews Miami Beach Hotel is hosting the Rising Stars Revue brought together by the online culinary magazine, StarChefs.com. The 2004 Miami Rising Stars will serve their dishes at the event from 7 to 9 PM. Prior to the gala, a V.I.P champagne and caviar reception will be held at 6PM."

CELLAR TASTINGS
November, 2004

The event is a walk-around gala tasting where 250 guests will taste signature dishes from Miamis’ Rising Star Chefs. The event will be hosted by Chef Marc Ehrler at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel…

EVENT GUIDE
November, 2004

Savor the future of Miami food with the StarChefs Rising Stars Revue. Sip premium bubbly and experience innovative wine pairings at each chef’s table. One night only...

Metro Philadelphia
June 17, 2004

METRO INTERVIEW
Philly Bartender Mixes It Like It Is
"Despite being named a "Rising Star" in Philadelphia by StarChefs, the award-winning food service Web site, Joel Finsel; Astral Plane mixologistextraordinaire, prefers to spend his time revising his science fiction novel or with his fiance, Jessica James."

>You got a Rising Star award as the StarChefs Sylk Cream Liqueur Mixologist for Philadelphia. What was that like?
>>StarChefs is establishing temselves as the online resource for the restaurant industry. For the contest I had to make a drink with Sylk, which is sort of like Bailey’s, but different because it has whiskey in it. The event was held at the Ritz, and it was crazy – they put me in the same category as all these great chefs, who I got to meet. The food was amazing. It was really nice. I felt like I was “in.”

Philadelphia Inquirer
April 15, 2004

TABLE TALK
Chef Chat
Starchefs.com, which goes from city to city selecting what it calls "rising star chefs," has made its local picks. They are David Ansill (Pif), Jose Garces (El Vez and Alma de Cuba), Dominique Filoni (Savona), Vernon Morales of Salt, Bryan Sikora (Django), Terence Feury (The Grill at the Ritz-Carlton), Matt Ridgway (Lacroix at the Rittenhouse), pastry chefs Matt Maslowski (Lacroix at the Rittenhouse) and Angela Tustin (Circa and Plate), and mixologist Joel Finsel (Astral Plane). They'll be honored May 18 at a reception at the Ritz-Carlton.

Hot New Chefs
April 21, 2004

“StarChefs, an online resource for information on the country’s hottest names in the culinary field has names David Ansil of Pif, Terrence Feury of The Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Dominique Filoni of Savona, Vernon Morales of Salt, Matt Ridgway of Lacroix at The Rittenhouse, Brian Sikora of Django, Pastry chef Matt Maslowski of Lacroix at The Rittnehouse and Pastry Chef Angela Tustin of Plate as Rising Stars.”

“These are the chefs to watch in Philadelphia,” says Antoinette Bruno, CEO if StarChefs. She reports, “They’ve got the passion, ambition and skill they’ll need to become full-fledged star chefs in the not-too-distant future.”

“All of the Rising Stars will be featured on StarChefs.com, with four recipes from each chef. In addition, StarChefs will hold a Rising Stars Revue 7-9 p.m. May 18 at the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia (10 Avenue of the Arts). The event is a walk-around tasting of the chefs’ specialties as well as an opportunity to meet the chefs and sample wine pairings at each chef’s station. Tickets are $85 dollars in advance and $100 at the door, based on availability. VIP tickets, for $125, also will be available in advance. Purchase them at www.starchefs.com/tickets or by calling 212-966-7575.”

Bergen County Record
May 14, 2004

A la Carte
Rising Stars Revue – A traveling series of tasting events highlighting rising stars in the culinary field, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, $125. The Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia (212) 966-7575

Philadelphia Magazine
May 2004
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Los Angeles Magazine
March 2004

"MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Los Angeles Magazine invites you to participate in the following events for March 2004.

RISING STAR REVUE: You are invited to the StarChefs Rising Star Revue at The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey - one of the hottest food events of the year. Glimpse the future of L.A. dining as you savor tastings by up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town..."

Daily News Los Angeles
March 17, 2004

"The Rising Stars Revue, a tasting event featuring up-and-coming chefs, 6:30 p.m. March 29 ($85/advance, $100/at the door) at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Advance tickets available at www.starchefs.com/risingstars."

Seattle Weekly.com
October 8-14, 2003

STAR-STRUCK
“Sophisticated Seattle diners-out may be puzzled to see kitchen celebrities.The Seattle Rising Stars event is one of four such being staged around the nation this year..”

NorthWest Stir
October 23, 2003

“The recent Star Chef’s search is completed with the following being anointed “Rising Stars” by the online info site www.starchefs.com..."

Seattle Times
October 29, 2003

"Rising Stars Revue. Gala offers award-winning Gallo of Sonoma wines and opportunity to sample signature dishes prepared by the local chefs who are being featured on StarChefs.com…”

Seattle Magazine
November 2003

"StarChefs is sponsoring a series of Rising Stars Revue™ events around the country to recognize hot up and coming chefs. "

StarChefs Rising Stars Revue™ Chef Awards - New Orleans, LA
October 23rd, 2003

Culinary Concierge
Fall 2003

“Rise and Shine. StarChefs.com, the online resource for information on the country’s hottest names in the culinary field, has named several local chefs as StarChefs Rising Stars, recommended for selection by the StarChefs Advisory Board, which is made up of over 20 of the country’s most influential chefs…”

St Charles Magazine
October 2003

STAR-STRUCK
“A number of local chefs have been dubbed “Rising Stars” recently by StarChefs, a culinary Web site that annually marks chefs to watch on its pages…”

StarChefs Rising Stars Revue™ Chef Awards - Washington, DC
September 16th, 2003

Washington Post
September 3, 2003

“StarChefs Rising Stars Revue – food tasting with wine pairing featuring signature dishes from local Rising Starchefs and pastry chefs…”

The Downtowner
September 4, 2003

“For one night only, savor the future of DC food…”

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Radio Clip from WTOP and Classical 103.5 WGMS in D.C.

Bob Madigan "Man about Town"
"The stars are so bright I should have been wearing sunglasses. These 8 young D.C. chefs are Rising Stars picked to be part of StarChefs Rising Stars Revue."

OpenTable.com
September 8, 2003

CATCH A RISING STAR
StarChefs Rising Stars Gala - September 16, 2003
“You are invited to one of the hottest dining events of the year. Glimpse the future of DC dining as you savor tastings by up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. Your purchase benefits the StarChefs Gallo of Sonoma Rising Stars Scholarship Fund, which will help aspiring star chefs attend the culinary school of their dreams.”

Zagat.com
September 16, 2003

“Rising Star Chefs Review: This gala, walk-around tasting will feature the signature dishes of local up-and-coming chefs, paired with wines…”

Washington Business Journal
September 12-18, 2003

“... Seven D.C. chefs will be honored at the upcoming StarChefs Rising Stars Revue Sept. 16. It is a high honor to be recognized by StarChefs; its honorees are selected by 20 of the country's most influential chefs, such as Daniel Boulud of Daniel and Café Boulud in New York and Todd English of Olives (the original location outside Boston). StarChefs publishes more than 25,000 pages of content on its Web site (www.starchefs.com).”

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington
September 2003

”A gala walk-around tasting celebrating StarChefs' Rising Stars in DC, featuring the chefs' signature dishes, wine pairings, fine champagne and live music…”

Nation’s Restaurant News
August 25, 2003

StarChefs teams up with Kimpton for revue
"StarChefs, an online resource for information on chefs, food trends and employment in the hospitality industry, has launched a series of events in conjunction with Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants to showcase the chefs they see as rising stars…”

Egullet.com
August 7, 2003

“StarChefs is sponsoring a series of Rising Stars Revue™ events around the country to recognize hot up and coming chefs...”

www.dcsocialinsider.com
Sept 16, 2003

STARCHEFS RISING STARS REVUE
"StarChefs—the leading online resource for information on the country’s premier culinary talent, trends and job market—has launched a traveling series of events to introduce consumers to their stellar roster of Rising Star Chefs.The event is a gala walk-around tasting where 250 guests will taste a veritable galaxy of signature dishes from Washington DC’s Rising Star Chefs and Pastry Chefs ..."

StarChefs Rising Stars Revue™ Chef Awards - Boston
May 6th, 2003

Boston Herald.com
December 5, 2006

Named a “Rising Star Chef” by New York-based StarChefs in 2003, his kitchen stints included working at Davide in Boston, the Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine, and under chef Todd English at Olives. He was the executive chef when Sage opened in 1994 and bought the restaurant five years later. The 28-seat eatery serves new regional Italian and new American cuisine.

The Improper Bostonian
April 16-29, 2003

“For one night only, savor the future of Boston food with StarChefs Rising Stars…”

The Improper Bostonian
May 28-June10, 2003

“This gala tasting celebrated the culinary brilliance of Boston’s future star chefs. Featured photographs of StarChefs’ Rising Stars: Chef Thomas John of Mantra, Chef Anna Sortun of Oleana and Chef Thomas Barry of Bambara."

The Improper Bostonian
April 30-May13, 2003

“StarChefs presents this walk-around tasting, sponsored by the Improper Bostonian…”

Boston Herald
April 30, 2003

“Culinary stars shine… StarChefs Rising Star Revue introduces the Boston-area chefs it named as up-and-coming talents…”

Boston Globe
April 2003

“Star Search. Keeping up with Boston’s budding culinary talent… a group of Boston’s rising chefs are at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, serving up their signature dishes…”

Boston Phoenix
May 2-8, 2003

“Imagine an event at which signature dishes from the likes of Ana Sortun, Thomas John and Mark Allen are all in one place… part of a traveling series of events from StarChefs, the leading online source for information on the country’s culinary talent, trends, and job market…”

Boston Magazine
May 2003

“Indulge in the tasty talents of up-and-coming chefs at the Rising Stars Chefs event…includes an all-you-can-eat walk-around tasting of signature dishes of local chefs on their way up.”

BostonChefs .com
April 2003

“StarChefs is launching a traveling series of events to introduce consumers to their stellar roster of Rising Star Chefs. The gala walk-around tasting will allow 250 guests to taste a veritable galaxy of signature dishes from Boston’s Rising Star Chefs. Guests can walk around, sipping Champagne Charles Heidsieck’s incomparable Brut Réserve from the center Champagne bar and sampling the chefs’ signature dishes. They’ll have a chance to meet the chefs face to face and to experience wine pairings chosen by the chefs themselves…”

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