Exterior of Grand Prize Bar - Houston, TX
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Sign on Grand Prize Bar's porch
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Chef Richard Knight of Feast prepares dishes to be served at the after-party
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The spread provided by Chefs Richard Knight and James Silk of Feast
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Cervena Venison Sausage and Lentil Salad by Chefs Richard Knight and James Silk of Feast
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Grand Cru Gruyere Reserve
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Australian Beef Carpaccio with Hazelnuts and Radishes by Chefs Richard Knight and James Silk of Feast
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Cervena Venison Chili with Buttermilk Blue Cheese by Chefs Richard Knight and James Silk of Feast
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Cold Cervena Venison Haunch Pie with Colman's Mustard and Spiced Pickled Onions by Chefs Richard Knight and James Silk of Feast
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Rising Star Community Chef Randy Evans of Haven and his wife make themselves a plate
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Kelly Ann Vitacca digs into a selection of Pub Grub from Chefs Richard Knight and James Silk of Feast
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Kevin Naderi and Randy Evans's wife start in on their plates
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Sarah Rufca, Steven Thomson and Cameron Blaylock
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Mindy Kucan of Anvil Bar & Refuge mixes drinks behind the bar at the after-party
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Bootsies crew: Carlos Herrera, Mark Clayton, Rising Star Pastry Chef Chris Leung, Doris Fung, Ben Rabbani, and Rising Star Chef Randy Rucker
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Haven crew: Rising Star Community Chef Randy Evans and Kevin Naderi
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Catalan Food & Wine crew: Mark Parmley, Rising Star Chef Chris Shepherd, Matt Romans, Chrisanna Shewbart and Trey Weaver (with a photo-bomb appearance of Rising Star Pastry Chef Chris Leung)
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Hugo's crew: Rising Star Sommelier Sean Beck, Ruben Ortega, Taj Walker, and Manuel Menchaca
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Rising Star Chef Seth Siegel-Gardner with his Kata Robata crew
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Rising Star Chef David Grossman with his Branch Water Tavern crew
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Host of the Rising Stars After-party Mixologist Alba Huerta of Grand Prize Bar and Will Blunt of StarChefs.com
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Orkney Island Swizzle: Highland Park 12-year Scotch Whisky, House-made Orgeat, Lime, Nutmeg, and Ginger Ale
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Noa Noa Pineapple Express: Highland Park 12-year Scotch Whisky, Mint, Pineapple, Lime, Turbinado Sugar, and Mint Bitters
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Bobby Burns: Highland Park 12-year Scotch Whisky, Carpano, Benedictine, and Angostura Bitters
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You're a Daisy if you Do...: Highland Park 12-year Scotch Whisky, Yellow Chartreuse, Raspberries, Lemon, and Habanero Tincture
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Smoked Grapefruit Sazzy: Highland Park 12-year Scotch Whisky, Herbsaint, Peychaud's Bitters, and Dehydrated Grapefruit
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Highlands in the Clouds: Highland Park 12-year Scotch Whisky, Coconut, Blackberries, and Cream
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Upstairs at Grand Prize Bar
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Rising Star Chef Chris Shepherd of Catalan Food & Wine, Chef Jonathan Jones of Beaver's Ice House, Rising Star Chef Randy Rucker of Bootsie's, and Will Blunt of StarChefs.com
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Claire Cole, Ashley Marsh, Lily Leung, and Marissa Coughlin
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Rising Star Chef Seth Siegel-Gardner with his sister Lily
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Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, Rising Star Chef Chris Shepherd, and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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Painted toe nails of Rising Star Chef Chris Shepherd
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Chef Kevin Naderi of Haven, Aaron Lara and Zen the dog
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Rising Star Sustainability Chef Jamie Zelko of Zelko's Bistro with her wife Dalia Diaz-Zelko
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The patio at Grand Prize Bar
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2011 Houston Rising Stars After-party at Grand Prize Bar - Houston, TX
Photo: Shannon Sturgis | March 2011
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