Callie Speer, Rising Star Pastry Chef Philip Speer, Rising Star Restaurateur Tyson Cole, Rising Star Chef Paul Qui, and Deana Saukam
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John Lash, Rising Star Chef Ned Elliott, and Rising Star Sustainability Chef Michael Sohocki
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Amy Hackerd and Rising Star Chef Rene Ortiz of La Condesa - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Hotel Chef Josh Watkins and Rising Star Chef David Bull
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Rising Star Chef Quealy Watson, Elissa Garling of Meat and Livestock Australia, Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, and Chad Carey
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Austin Beerworks crew
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The Austin Beerworks team with their ladies: Michelle and Mike McGovern, Nichole and Will Golden, Courtney Forsell, and Adam DeBower
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Mixologist Bill Norris of Alamo Drafthouse – Austin, TX
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Smoke and Mirrors: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky,
Sherry, Benedictine, Sarsaparilla Dry Bitters, and Flamed Orange Peel by
Mixologist Bill Norris of Alamo Drafthouse – Austin, TX
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Highland Wisdom: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky,
Honey Syrup, Celery Bitters, and Sage by
Mixologist Bill Norris of Alamo Drafthouse – Austin, TX
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Hell in Keller, Uncle Billy’s Brew and Que, United States
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Rising Star Artisan Chef John Bates of The Noble Pig gets a plate of Chef Jack Gilmore's dishes
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Ginger-spiced Tater Tots by Chef Jack Gilmore of Jack Allen’s Kitchen – Austin, TX
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Chile- and Coffee-spiced Cervena Venison and Cheesy Grits and Oak-grilled Australian Lamb and Ginger-spiced Tater Tots by Chef Jack Gilmore of Jack Allen’s Kitchen – Austin, TX
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Chile- and Coffee-spiced Cervena Venison and Cheesy Grits and Oak-grilled Australian Lamb and Ginger-spiced Tater Tots by Chef Jack Gilmore of Jack Allen’s Kitchen – Austin, TX
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Millie Dweck of StarChefs.com pours a glass of Highland Park 18 year Single-malt Scotch Whisky
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Chef Mark Paul of BC Tavern and Wink – Austin, TX
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Braised Organic Australian Short Ribs and Polenta by Chef Mark Paul of BC Tavern and Wink – Austin, TX
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Chef Emmett Fox of Asti and Fino – Austin, TX
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Prosciutto di Parma-wrapped Pear and Taleggio with Arugula-Radicchio Salad by Chef Emmett Fox of Asti and Fino – Austin, TX
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Back Row: Chris Cheatwood, Ashby Cowart III, and Charles Moreland; Front Row: Keith Cedotal, Natalie Rendon, and Chef David Gilbert of Sustenio – San Antonio, TX
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Divine Texas Wild Boar, Sweet Potatoes, Blackberries, and Smoked Bacon Powder by Chef David Gilbert of Sustenio – San Antonio, TX paired with Noble King Hoppy Farmhouse Ale, Jester King Brewery, United States
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Jester King Brewery - Austin, TX
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Sarah Watkins and Rising Star Hotel Chef Josh Watkins of Carillon - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Artisan Chef John Bates and Leslie Bates
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Adam DeBower of Austin Beerworks, Rising Star Chef Andrew Wiseheart, and Amber Thompson
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Brewer Brian Peters of Uncle Billy's - Austin, TX
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Antoinette Bruno and Will Blunt of StarChefs.com with Austin Mentor and Host Chefs
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Chef Emmett Fox of Asti and Fino talks about Rising Star Artisan Chef John Bates of The Noble Pig - Austin, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Jack Allen's Kitchen - Austin, TX
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Father and Mentor Chef Jack Gilmore and Rising Star Chef Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine - Austin, TX
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Will Blunt of StarChefs.com and Rising Star Restaurateur Jason Dady
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Jeret Peña's mom takes photos of him while he's being honored
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Rising Star Mixologist Jeret Peña of Esquire Tavern and Mixologist Bill Norris
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Rising Star Chef David Bull lays his head on Scott Walker's shoulder
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Scott Walker of Congress and Rising Star Chef Paul Qui of Uchiko
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Rising Star Sommelier June Rodil runs through the crowd to get to the stage area
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Rising Star Sommelier June Rodil with Mentor Scott Walker both of Congress - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Plinio Sandalio of Carillon with his parents
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Rising Star Chef Quealy Watson of The Monterey - San Antonio, TX and his mentor Chef Scott Connaway
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Ben Edgerton of Contigo takes a photo of Rising Star Chef Andrew Wiseheart
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Will Blunt and Antoinette Bruno with the Rising Star Brewer finalists Brian Peters of Uncle Billy's, Jeff Stuffings of Jester King Brewery, and Will Golden of Austin Beerworks
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Antoinette Bruno makes a toast to the Rising Stars with a glass of Highland Park 18 year Single-Malt Scotch Whisky
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Jack Allen's Kitchen - Austin, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Jack Allen's Kitchen - Austin, TX
Photo: Shannon Sturgis | February 2012
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