2011 StarChefs.com New York Rising Stars with their Vitamix blenders
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VIP Reception at the New York Rising Stars Gala at Bar Basque
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Judiaann Woo of iSi North America samples the Pil Pil Croqueta with Petrossian Royal Transmontanus Caviar at the VIP reception by Host Chef Yuhi Fujinaga of Bar Basque – New York, NY
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2nd Annual StarChefs.com Pastry Competition Winner Pastry Chef Ramon Perez of Comme Ca - West Hollywood, CA with friends
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2009 New York Rising Star Chef Harold Dieterle of Perilla Restaurant - New York, NY, and 2008 New York Rising Star Chef John Fraser of Dovetail - New York, NY
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Pastry Chef Joe Baker of Texas Spice - Dallas, TX with wife Blair Baker
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Josh Parker of Verterra, Layla Azimi of StarChefs.com, Dianne Berry, Jessica Berry, and Paula Schwartz
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Paulette Cleghorn and Antoinette Bruno
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Pil Pil Croqueta with Petrossian Royal Transmontanus Caviar
by Host Chef Yuhi Fujinaga of Bar Basque – New York, NY served on Steelite
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Brut Rose, Murgo, Sicily, Italy 2007 paired with Pil Pil Croqueta with Petrossian Royal Transmontanus Caviar
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Rising Star Mixologist Leo Robitschek of Eleven Madison Park – New York, NY
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The Brogue: Highland Park 12-Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Drambuie, Honey-infused Lavender Syrup, and Lemon by Rising Star Mixologist Leo Robitschek of Eleven Madison Park – New York, NY
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English Heat: Beefeater London Dry Gin, Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry, Tuaca, Jalapeno-infused Agave, and Lemon by Rising Star Mixologist Leo Robitschek of Eleven Madison Park – New York, NY
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Rising Star Chef Hooni Kim of Danji – New York, NY
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Spicy Pork Belly Sliders with Scallion Salsa by Rising Star Chef Hooni Kim of Danji – New York, NY
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Rising Star Chef Hooni Kim of Danji – New York, NY with his team
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Raclette with Sopressata, Potatoes, Ciabatta, and Mustards by Rising Star Restaurateur Joe Campanale and Chef Gabe Thompson of Dell’Anima – New York, NY
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Raclette with Sopressata, Potatoes, Ciabatta, and Mustards by Rising Star Restaurateur Joe Campanale and Chef Gabe Thompson of Dell’Anima – New York, NY
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Rising Star Restaurateur Joe Campanale of Dell’Anima – New York, NY
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Rising Star Chef Hillary Sterling of A Voce - New York, NY
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Caprino Gnocchi, Brussels Sprouts, and Speck by Rising Star Chef Hillary Sterling of A Voce – New York, NY
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Caprino Gnocchi, Brussels Sprouts, and Speck by Rising Star Chef Hillary Sterling of A Voce – New York, NY
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2011 StarChefs.com New York Rising Stars Gala at Bar Basque - New York, NY
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Red Light Cinema
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Rising Star Chef Aaron Chambers of Boulud Sud – New York, NY
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Octopus a la Plancha, Marcona Almonds, Arugula, and Jerez Vinaigrette by Rising Star Chef Aaron Chambers of Boulud Sud – New York, NY
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Rising Star Chef Jesse Schenker of Recette – New York, NY
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Australian Beef Carpaccio, Burrata, Tomato Jam, Porcini Puree, and Fresh Origins Micro Watercress by Rising Star Chef Jesse Schenker of Recette – New York, NY paired with Uva di Troia, Vigna del Melograno, Santa Lucia, Castel del Monte, Puglia, Italy 2008
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Rising Star Chef Jesse Schenker of Recette – New York, NY
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Rising Star Community Pastry Chef Shuna Lydon of Peels – New York, NY
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3 in 1 Cream Pie: Roasted Bananas, Chocolate Cream, Coconut Custard, and Chantilly by Rising Star Community Pastry Chef Shuna Lydon of Peels – New York, NY
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Nordaq Fresh CEO Johan Annamatz and Board Member Stefan Witz
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Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky table
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Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky team with Mixologist Franky Marshall of Clover Club - Brooklyn, NY
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COO Josh Parker and Founder/CEO Michael Dwork with the Verterra team
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Rising Star Mixologist Damon Boelte of Prime Meats – Brooklyn, NY
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Sidewalker: Apple Brandy, Pennsylvania Maple Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Lemon Juice, and Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier by Rising Star Mixologist Damon Boelte of Prime Meats – Brooklyn, NY
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The UK Sour: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Apricot Liqueur, Cinnamon Syrup, Lemon Juice, and Red Wine Float by Rising Star Mixologist Damon Boelte of Prime Meats – Brooklyn, NY
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Host Chef Yuhi Fujinaga of Bar Basque – New York, NY
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Spanish Mackerel Escabeche by Host Chef Yuhi Fujinaga of Bar Basque – New York, NY
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Spanish Mackerel Escabeche by Host Chef Yuhi Fujinaga of Bar Basque – New York, NY paired with Junmai Ginjo Organic Sake, Karoyaka, Chikurin, Japan
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Jenny McCoy of Craft – New York, NY
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Raspberry-Pistachio Clafoutis, Lavender Ice Cream, and Pistachio Nougatine by Rising Star Pastry Chef Jenny McCoy of Craft – New York, NY served in a Steelite ramekin
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2011 StarChefs.com New York Rising Stars Gala at Bar Basque - New York, NY
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Rising Star Sustainability Chef John Mooney of Bell Book & Candle – New York, NY
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Cervena Venison and Black Bean Chili with Vintage Cheddar by Rising Star Sustainability Chef John Mooney of Bell Book & Candle – New York, NY
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Guest Chef Joe Isidori of Southfork Kitchen – Bridgehampton, NY
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Australian Rack of Lamb “Au Poivre” with Buttermilk Blue Cheese and Fenugreek by Guest Chef Joe Isidori of Southfork Kitchen – Bridgehampton, NY
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Rising Star Sommelier Seju Yang of Brushstroke - New York, NY
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Chef Andrew Gold of ICE and other guests try wine pairings provided by Rising Star Sommelier Seju Yang of Brushstroke - New York, NY
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Australian Lamb Matke Wala with Fresh Origins Micro Cilantro by Rising Star Chef Vikas Khanna of Junoon – New York, NY
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Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com and Rising Star Chef Vikas Khanna of Junoon – New York, NY
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Pastry Chef Dana Cree (far right) and gala guests try Rising Star Pastry Chef Shawn Gawle's dish
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Shawn Gawle of Corton – New York, NY
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Black Sesame Royale, Concord Grape-Yuzu Granite, and Cocoa Nib-Sesame Crumble by Rising Star Pastry Chef Shawn Gawle of Corton – New York, NY
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2007 New York Rising Star Chef Craig Hopson of Le Cirque - New York, NY tries Rising Star Chef Adam Schop's Peruvian Chicken
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Peruvian Chicken, Aji Verde, Huancaina Sauce, and Papas Fritas by Rising Star Chef Adam Schop of Nuela – New York, NY
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Rising Star Sommelier Nick Adams Robinson of Tocqueville - New York, NY
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Lex Poulos and Ray Williams of Jade
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Hospitality Expert Stephen Asprinio
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Master Butcher Doug Piper, Stephen Edwards of Meat and Livestock Australia
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Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour of KNR Restaurant Group - Miami Beach, FL is surrounded by Ashley Guido, Alexandra Urbe, and Jerome Landrieu of Cacao Barry
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Restaurant Designer Jimi Yui and August Cardona
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2008 Las Vegas Rising Star and Guest Chef Joe Isidori of Southfork Kitchen - Bridgehampton, NY, Will Blunt, and Sommelier Thomas Perez of L'auberge Carmel of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Evan Leventhal with Chefs Ben Rabbani, Randy Rucker, and Chris Leung of Houston, TX
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Antoinette Bruno and Will Blunt of StarChefs.com start the Rising Star award ceremony
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Antoinette Bruno, Will Blunt and Rising Star Chef Hillary Sterling listen to her mentor and 2005 Chicago Rising Star Chef Missy Robbins
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Antoinette Bruno, Restaurateur and Mentor Drew Nieporent, Rising Star Sustainability Chef John Mooney, and Will Blunt
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2011 Houston Rising Star and Mentor Chef Seth Siegel-Gardner says some words about 2011 New York Rising Star Chef Jesse Schenker
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Antoinette Bruno, Rising Star Pastry Chef Jenny McCoy, Mentors Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, and Will Blunt
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Antoinette Bruno, 2004 Philadelphia Rising Star Chef Matt Ridgway, Rising Star Pastry Chef Shawn Gawle, and Will Blunt
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Antoinette Bruno, Rising Star Community Pastry Chef Shuna Lydon, Mentor Pastry Chef Claudia Fleming and Will Blunt
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Rising Star Mixologist Damon Boelte is called to the stage
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Antoinette Bruno, Rising Star Mixologist Damon Boelte, Mentor Adam Kolestar, and Will Blunt
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The 2011 New York Rising Stars lift their glasses to a toast of Highland Park 18-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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The 2011 New York Rising Stars lift their glasses to a toast of Highland Park 18-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Rising Star Chefs John Mooney, Aaron Chambers and Hooni Kim with glasses of Highland Park 18-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Antoinette Bruno, Ray Williams of Jade, Will Blunt, and Jena Greco of Autism Speaks
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Ray Williams of Jade awards Rising Star Chef Aaron Chambers a Jade Range for winning best dish of the night with his Octopus a la Plancha
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2011 StarChefs.com New York Rising Stars and mentors
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2011 StarChefs.com New York Rising Stars and mentors
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Will Blunt, Autumn Stein, and 2011 New York Rising Star Chef Vikas Khanna
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2011 New York Rising Star Pastry Chef Jenny McCoy with friends
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2011 New York Rising Star Sommelier Nick Robinson of Toqueville, 2010 New York Rising Star Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee of SHO Shaun Hergatt, and friend
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Mentor August Cardona with 2011 New York Rising Star Restaurateur Joe Campanale
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The Spice Guru Aaron Isaacson and Pastry Chef Johnny Iuzzini
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2011 StarChefs.com New York Rising Stars Gala at Bar Basque - New York, NY
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