2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars and their Vitamix blenders
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars and their Vitamix blenders
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Curtis Duffy
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2008 StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Kendal Duque
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2008 StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Kendal Duque
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Grilled Artichoke, Pea Tendrils, Baby Carrots with Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil by 2008 StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Kendal Duque
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Brian Gunning, Dan Moore, StarChefs.com Rising Star Sustainability Chef Geoff Rhyne, Bryn Bourke, and Frank Tarantino
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Sustainability Chef Geoff Rhyne of Sugar Toad - Chicago, IL
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Braised Australian Lamb Neck, Warm Heirloom Tomato Panzanella with Olive Foccacia Croutons, and Sauce Aureole by StarChefs.com Rising Star Sustainability Chef Geoff Rhyne
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StarChefs.com Rising Stars 2008 Chef Giuseppe Tentori of GT Fish & Oyster, 2011 Chef Curtis Duffy of Avenues, and 2008 Chef Bill Kim of Belly Shack and urbanbelly
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Curtis Duffy of Avenues - Chicago, IL
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Australian Wagyu Beef Cheeks, Savory Black Sesame Sponge, Smoked Coconut Pudding, Preserved Kumquats, and Sudachi by StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Curtis Duffy
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King Crab, Cucumber, Steelhead Roe, and Kalamansi by StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Curtis Duffy
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Concept Chef Jared Van Camp of Old Town Social - Chicago, IL
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Duck Wings, Harissa and Cucumber-Mint Raita by StarChefs.com Rising Star Concept Chef Jared Van Camp
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars at The Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park - Chicago, IL
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Dave Boyd of Vitamix, Jodi Berg President of Vitamix, Chef Bill Kim of Bellyshack and urbanbelly, Yvonne Cadiz-Kim, and Lisa Klein of Vitamix
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Chef Peter Laufer of Intercontinental Houston, Chef Alexander Feher of Intercontinental Miami, and Chris Stampe of the Fairmont Chicago
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Spiced Yellowfin Tuna, Prickly Pear, Cilantro Purée, Jicama, Asian Pear Wasabi Vinaigrette, and Kaffir Lime Chip by StarChefs.com Rising Star Restaurateurs
Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz, Boka Restaurant Group paired with La Grande Blanche, De Proefbrouwerij (BVBA Andelot), Lochristi-Hijfte, Belgium
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Spiced Yellowfin Tuna, Prickly Pear, Cilantro Purée, Jicama, Asian Pear Wasabi Vinaigrette, and Kaffir Lime Chip by StarChefs.com Rising Star Restaurateurs
Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz, Boka Restaurant Group
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Sommelier Rachael Lowe of Sixteen at Trump International Hotel & Tower - Chicago, IL
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Hotel Pastry Chef Meg Galus of Café des Architectes at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower - Chicago, IL
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Gâteau Basque, Black Cherries, Lemon Zest, Pastry Cream, and Black Cherry Jam by StarChefs.com Rising Star Hotel Pastry Chef Meg Galus paired with Weihenstephaner Vitus, Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan, Freising, Germany
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Gâteau Basque, Black Cherries, Lemon Zest, Pastry Cream, and Black Cherry Jam by StarChefs.com Rising Star Hotel Pastry Chef Meg Galus
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Andrew Zimmerman of Sepia - Chicago, IL
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Pheasant Agnolotti, Morel Mushrooms, Albufera Sauce, and Grana Padano Cheese by StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Andrew Zimmerman
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Jimmy Bannos Jr. of The Purple Pig - Chicago, IL
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Milk-braised Pork Shoulder and Mashed Potatoes byStarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Jimmy Bannos Jr.
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Chef Jimmy Bannos Sr., StarChefs.com Rising Star Jimmy Bannos Jr., and Annamarie Bannos
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"Fish Tacos": Hiramasa Sashimi, Mango-Papaya-Serrano Chili Relish, Avocado Purée, and Tortilla Infusion by Rising Star Chef Ryan Poli of Tavernita - Chicago, IL
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"Fish Tacos": Hiramasa Sashimi, Mango-Papaya-Serrano Chili Relish, Avocado Purée, and Tortilla Infusion by Rising Star Chef Ryan Poli of Tavernita - Chicago, IL
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Pastry Chef Jimmy MacMillan of Cathedral Hall at the University Club of Chicago and JMPUREPASTRY - Chicago, IL
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Chocolate Cake, White and Dark Chocolate Mousse, Gooseberry Sorbet, and Chocolate Jam by StarChefs.com Rising Star Pastry Chef Jimmy MacMillan
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Pastry Chef Jimmy MacMillan with his team
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Stephanie Izard of Girl & the Goat - Chicago, IL and Ray Williams of Jade
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Stephanie Izard of Girl & the Goat - Chicago, IL
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Braised Beef Tongue, Fried Masa, Beef Vinaigrette, and Salsa Verde by StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Stephanie Izard paired with Goudenband, Brouwerij Liefmans, Oudenaarde, Belgium
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Braised Beef Tongue, Fried Masa, Beef Vinaigrette, and Salsa Verde by StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Stephanie Izard
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Highland Park team
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy of Blackbird - Chicago, IL with his team
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Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Panna Cotta, Macoun Apples, Bourbon Liquor Candies, and Candied Pine Nuts by StarChefs.com Rising Star Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy paired with Highland Park 18-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Panna Cotta, Macoun Apples, Bourbon Liquor Candies, and Candied Pine Nuts by StarChefs.com Rising Star Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy
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Nordaq Fresh table
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Larisa Seitan, Mixologist Lynn House of Blackbird, Todd Downs of Steelite, and Eduard Seitan of Avec and Blackbird
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Miho Hirai andYuji Haraguchi
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Jessica Bright, Marine Leman, and Chef Derek Poirier of Valrhona Chocolate
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Shin Thompson prepares plates for the guys of Waring
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Shin Thompson of Bonsoiree - Chicago, IL
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Scallop-Crab Motoyaki: Diver Sea Scallop, Crab, and Ponzu Aioli by StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Shin Thompson
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist Paul McGee of The Whistler - Chicago, IL
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist Paul McGee of The Whistler - Chicago, IL
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One Trick Pony: Featuring Highland Park 12-Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky by StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist Paul McGee
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Andrew Zimmerman of Henri and The Gage - Chicago, IL with Will Blunt and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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Roasted Loin of Cervena Venison, Liver-Mushroom Croquette, Brussels Sprout Purée, Woodland Mushrooms, Berries, and Vadouvan Curry Reduction by StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Dirk Flanigan
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Rabbit Liver and Kidney Lyonnaise, Poached Egg, and Frisée Salad by StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Chris Pandel
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Host Chef Beverly Kim Clark of Aria Restaurant - Chicago, IL
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Host Chef Beverly Kim Clark of Aria Restaurant - Chicago, IL
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Buttermilk Blue Cheese Semi Freddo, Port Foam, Macerated Grapes, and Five-Spice Caramelized Walnuts by Host Chef Beverly Kim Clark
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Buttermilk Blue Cheese Semi Freddo, Port Foam, Macerated Grapes, and Five-Spice Caramelized Walnuts by Host Chef Beverly Kim Clark
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Jill Conklin of Winston Industries, Jerome Bacle of Courtright's, and Bobby Moccia of Ekuip
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Vlad Spivak of Modern Line Furniture, Beth Aldrich, and Josh Parker of Verterra
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Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, Scott Alderson, StarChefs.com Rising Star Restaurateur Kevin Boehm, Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com, and StarChefs.com Rising Star Restaurateur Rob Katz
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Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, StarChefs.com Rising Star Chris Pandel, and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, StarChefs.com Rising Community Chef Ryan Poli, and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, Chef Frank Brunacci, StarChefs.com Rising Star Sommelier Rachael Lowe, and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, StarChefs.com Rising Star Beer Sommelier Michael McAvena, and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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Billy Lawless of The Gage and Henri talks about StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Dirk Flanigan
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars at The Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park - Chicago, IL
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Ray Williams of Jade congratulates StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Shin Thompson for winning best dish of the night
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John Miles of Steelite International awards StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Andrew Zimmerman for best plate of the night
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Winner of Mentor Chef Award Chef Paul Kahan of Blackbird and President Jodi Berg of Vitamix with Will Blunt and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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Daniel DeBari of Waring thanks Host Chef Beverly Kim Clark with a Waring Food Processor
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StarChefs.com Rising Stars toast with HIghland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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StarChefs.com Rising Stars toast with HIghland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Will Blunt and Antoinette Bruno with StarChefs.com Rising Star Winners and their mentors
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars at The Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park - Chicago, IL
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