Rising Star Chef Kevin Sbraga of Sbraga
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Rising Star Chef Kevin Sbraga of Sbraga
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Australian Meatloaf, Carrots, Hazelnut Crust, and Mushrooms by Rising Star Chef Kevin Sbraga of Sbraga paired with Baronia Del Monsant Flor De Englora, Monstant, Spain
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Rising Star Chris Kearse of Will
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Roasted Maitake Mushroom, Smoked Ricotta, Madeira Jelly, Arugula Purée, and Wild Greens by Rising Star Chris Kearse of Will
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Rising Star Concept Chef Jeremy Nolen of Wursthaus Schmitz
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Bavarian: Smoked Bauernwurst, Bavarian Cole Slaw, Horseradish Sauce, and Fried Onions by Rising Star Concept Chef Jeremy Nolen of Wursthaus Schmitz paired with Clean Slate Riesling, Mosel, Germany
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Clean Slate Riesling, Mosel, Germany paired with Bavarian: Smoked Bauernwurst, Bavarian Cole Slaw, Horseradish Sauce, and Fried Onions by Rising Star Concept Chef Jeremy Nolen of Wursthaus Schmitz
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Rising Star Chef Yun Fuentes of JG Domestic
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Roasted Australian Lamb Chop, Sweetbreads, Fried Artichoke, and Sherry Jus by Rising Star Chef Yun Fuentes of JG Domestic
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Josh Parker of VerTerra
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Josh Parker of VerTerra
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Rising Star Restaurateur Michael Solomonov of Zahav
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Rising Star Restaurateur Michael Solomonov of Zahav
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Spiced Eggplant, Harissa, Beluga Lentils, and Garlic Tehina by Rising Star Restaurateur Michael Solomonov of Zahav
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Rising Star Sommelier Brian Kane of Zahav and Sommelier Bill Eccleson of Panorama
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Emcee of the StarChefs.com Rising Star Awards Ceremony Adam Schmidt of Drink Nation
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Brewers Daniel Endicott and Gerard Olson of Forest & Main Brewing Company
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2013 StarChefs.com Philadelphia Rising Stars Gala at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA
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Chef Guillermo Tellez of Red Owl Tavern at Hotel Monaco
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Cervena Venison Chops, Truffled White Sweet Potatoes, and Huckleberry Sauce by Chef Guillermo Tellez of Red Owl Tavern at Hotel Monaco
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2013 StarChefs.com Philadelphia Rising Stars Gala at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA
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Ocelotl: Ocho Tequila, Luxardo, Pernod, Green Apple Syrup, and Dandelion-Burdock Bitters by Rising Star Mixologist Al Sotack of Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.
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Ocelotl: Ocho Tequila, Luxardo, Pernod, Green Apple Syrup, and Dandelion-Burdock Bitters by Rising Star Mixologist Al Sotack of Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.
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Rising Star Sustainability Chefs Andrew and Kristin Wood of Russet
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Rising Star Sustainability Chefs Andrew and Kristin Wood of Russet
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Rising Star Sustainability Chefs Andrew and Kristin Wood of Russet
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Pappardelle, Pig's Heart Ragout, Crème Frâiche, Chanterelles, and Leeks by Rising Star Sustainability Chefs Andrew and Kristin Wood of Russet
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Rising Star Artisan Sara May of Franklin Fountain
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Ladies’ Choice Ice Cream Soda: Raspberry Soda, Peach Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Raspberries by Rising Star Artisan Sara May of Franklin Fountain
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William Nicholson and Caroline Hatchett of StarChefs.com
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Rising Star Artisan Davina Soondrum of Shane Confectionery
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The Whirly Berley Bar: Soft Chocolate Torrone, Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Cocoa Nibs by Rising Star Artisan Davina Soondrum of Shane Confectionery
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Peter Scarola of R2L
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Peter Scarola of R2L
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Pumpkin French Toast Sticks, Oatmeal Ice Cream, and Maple-Root Beer Foam by Rising Star Pastry Chef Peter Scarola of R2L
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Rising Star Chef Joe Cicala of Le Virtù
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Salumi Board by Rising Star Chef Joe Cicala of Le Virtù
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Salumi Board by Rising Star Chef Joe Cicala of Le Virtù paired with Trauger Pilsner, Neshaminy Creek Brewing, USA
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Steve Capelli and Rob Jahn of Neshaminy Creek Brewing
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Mixologist Lauryn Obozian of Ela
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2010 StarChefs.com San Francisco Rising Star Chef Josh Thomsen
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Will Blunt of StarChefs.com and Autumn Stein
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Rising Star Chef and Steelite Restaurant of Distinction Award Winner Greg Vernick of Vernick Food & Drink
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Smoked Salmon Belly, Golden Egg, and Parmesan Vinaigrette by Rising Star Chef and Steelite Restaurant of Distinction Award Winner Greg Vernick of Vernick Food & Drink
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Bloody Beet Steak, Beet Pan Jus, Yogurt, Amaranth, and Aged Balsamic by Rising Star Chef Josh Lawler of Farm and Fisherman
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Rising Star Chef Josh Lawler of Farm and Fisherman
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Bloody Beet Steak, Beet Pan Jus, Yogurt, Amaranth, and Aged Balsamic by Rising Star Chef Josh Lawler of Farm and Fisherman
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Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com and Rising Star Chef Nicholas Elmi of Rittenhouse Tavern
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Rising Star Chef Nicholas Elmi of Rittenhouse Tavern
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Lobster Consommé, Tomalley, Poached Lobster, Sea Urchin, Razor Clams, Caviar, and Apple-Horseradish Marshmallow by Rising Star Chef Nicholas Elmi of Rittenhouse Tavern
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Rising Star Chef Nicholas Elmi of Rittenhouse Tavern and his mom
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Rising Star Chef Will Zuchman of Alma de Cuba and his mentor Douglas Rodriguez
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Sea Scallop, King Crab-Corn Quinoa, and Merken Vinaigrette by Rising Star Chef Will Zuchman of Alma de Cuba
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Rising Star Hotel Chef Jonathan Cichon of Lacroix
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Poached Ocean Trout, Parsnip Purée, Tangerine, Trout Roe, Fried Red Quinoa, and Black Tea Vinaigrette by Rising Star Hotel Chef Jonathan Cichon of Lacroix
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Rising Star Brewer Rich DiLiberto of Round Guys Brewing Company with Rob DeMaria of Prism Brewing Company
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2013 StarChefs.com Philadelphia Rising Stars Gala at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA
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2013 StarChefs.com Philadelphia Rising Stars Gala at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA
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Rising Star Chef Eli Kulp of Fork
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Scallop Crudo, Fermented Parsley, Beet-pickled Turnips, Olive Oil, and Lemon Juice by Rising Star Chef Eli Kulp of Fork
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Adam DeLosso of Garces Catering
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Australian Lamb Loin Brochette, Eggplant, Pearl Onion, Golden Raisin Purée, and Preserved Lemon Crema by Adam DeLosso of Garces Catering
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View of City Hall from The Kimmel Center
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Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com announces the top 3 dishes of the night, the winner gets a Jade range
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Rising Star Chef Greg Vernick of Vernick Food & Drink gets second place
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Rising Star Chef Will Zuchman wins best dish of the night and a Jade Range
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Jade Best Dish of the Night Winners: Greg Vernick (2nd place), Peter Scarola (3rd Place), and Will Zuchman (1st Place)
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2013 StarChefs.com Philadelphia Rising Stars Gala at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Photo: Shannon Sturgis and Lorraine Daley | February 2013
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