The 2009 Boston Rising Star Winners celebrate with Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
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Island Creek Oyster Escabeche with Grains of Paradise and Lovage by Chef Jamie Bissonnette of Toro
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White Vanilla Gazpacho by Chef Richard Garcia
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Sustainability Rising Star Chef Richard Garcia of Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro and his White Vanilla Gazpacho
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Rising Star Hotel Chef Rachel Klein of Aura with her Scarlet Borscht, Smoked Sable, Candy Striped Beets, and Sour Cream
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Rising Star Chef Will Gilson of Garden at the Cellar uses an Isi Whipper to create his Seared Foie Gras and Doughnuts with Rhubarb
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Seared Foie Gras and Doughnuts with Rhubarb by Chef Will Gilson of Garden at the Cellar
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Rising Star Chef Will Gilson of Garden at the Cellar with his Seared Foie Gras and Doughnuts with Rhubarb
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Abalone and Maitake with Aka Curry and Pickled Negi by Chef Chris Chung of Uni
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Rising Star Chef Chris Chung of Uni with his Abalone and Maitake with Aka Curry and Pickled Negi (winner of the night's best dish award)
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Chef Mike Pagliarini
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Muscovy Hen Breast with Apple, Turnip, Spiced Pistachios, and Swiss Chard by Chef Mike Pagliarini of Via Matta
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Rising Star Chef Mike Pagliarini of Via Matta and his Muscovy Hen Breast with Apple, Turnip, Spiced Pistachios, and Swiss Chard
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Rising Star Chef Maura Kilpatrick's Kunefe with Vanilla-Bay Leaf Syrup
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Rising Star Chef Maura Kilpatrick and her Kunefe with Vanilla-Bay Leaf Syrup
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Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta "Capsule" with Cranberry Gelee and Yogurt Sorbet by Pastry Chef Jiho Kim of L'Espalier
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Jiho Kim of L'Espalier with his Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta "Capsule" with Cranberry Gelee and Yogurt Sorbet
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Martin Daraz and Sally Alfis of Highland Park
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Rising Star Mixologist Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli of Craigie on Main with his Northern Lights Cocktail featuring Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Camino Cocktail by Mixologist Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli
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Northern Lights Cocktail featuring Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky by Mixologist Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli
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Petrossian White Sturgeon Caviar with Apple-Celeriac Remoulade from VIP Host Chef Joseph Margate of Clink
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Pouring Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte at the VIP Reception
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Katie Adams of StarChefs.com with TriMark USA
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Guests enjoy Petrossian Caviar Small Bites by VIP Host Chef Joseph Margate of Clink at the Liberty Hotel
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Chef Jamie Bissonnette of Toro
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Chef Jamie Bissonnette's charcuterie
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Vegetable Crudites with Green Goddess Dressing and Avocado by Rising Star Chef Andres Grundy of Clio
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Vegetable Crudites with Green Goddess Dressing and Avocado by Rising Star Chef Andres Grundy of Clio
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Asian-Braised Short Rib Taco with Asian Pear and Sesame-Cilantro Salsa by Restaurateur Award Winner Joanne Chang of Myers + Chang and Flour Bakery
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Taylor Bay Scallops with Scallop Roe, Soy Beans, and Smoked Red Pepper Puree by Rising Star Chef Chris Parsons of Catch
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2004 J. Vidal-Fleury Chateauneuf-du-Pape
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Baby Octopus with Charred Pepper Vinaigrette, English Peas, Radish, and Croutons by Chef Louis DiBiccari of Sel de la Terre
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White Vanilla Gazpacho by Chef Richard Garcia
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Guests at the Gala
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Chef Andres Grundy
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XYZin10 2007, XYZin 50 2006, and Geyser Peak Meritage Reserve Alexandre 2005
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Mark Melia of WJ Deutsch
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Chef Will Gilson
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Chef Louis DiBiccari of Sel de la Terre
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A guest at Host Chef Jodi Bernhard's station
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Antoinette Bruno and Chef Ken Oringer
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Chef James Hackney of L'Espalier and friends enjoy Stella Artois
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Rising Star Sommelier Theresa Paopao of Oleana
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Henry Wainer and guest
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Chilling 2008 Kourtaki Muscat 'Vin-Doux" and Renardat-Fache 'Cerdon de Bugey'
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Jiho Kim of L’Espalier’s Whisky-Chocolate Bonbon featuring Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Peter Wnukowski and Michael Solomon of Vita-Mix
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Rising Star Mixologist makes his Northern Lights Cocktail
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Pouring Leffe, Hoegaarden, and Stella Artois
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Rising Star Chef Louis DiBiccari with his family
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Guests and Chefs await the presentation of the 2009 Boston Rising Star Awards
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Chef Louis DiBiccari is presented with the Rising Star Award and VitaPrep Blender as the entire audience sings Happy Birthday to him
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Antoinette Bruno and Will Blunt toast the 2009 Boston Rising Stars
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Chef Chris Chung of Uni wins the Jade Range award for Best Dish of the Night
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2009 Boston Rising Stars Gala at State Room - Boston, MA
Photo: Vicky Wasik | November 2009
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