2010 Washington DC Area Rising Stars

Gala and Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
7:00pm-10:00pm
VIP Reception at 6:00pm
The Rooftop of Charlie Palmer Steak
101 Constitution Avenue Northwest
At the corner of Louisiana Avenue Northwest and First Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001Glimpse the future of DC Area dining at our tasting gala and awards ceremony. Enjoy high-concept food from up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants from Baltimore, and DC's Capitol Hill to Chilhowie, Virginia. All dishes are paired with ultra-premium wines or beers selected by the Rising Star Sommeliers.
Tickets: $95 per person; $150 VIP admission includes a private pre-event reception with Champagne and Petrossian caviar, plus early entrance to the gala.Washington DC
Rubén García, minibar by josé andrés and ThinkFoodGroup
Benjamin Lambert, Restaurant Nora
Nick Stefanelli, Bibiana
David Varley, Bourbon Steak
Nobu Yamazaki, Sushi TaroVirginia
Jason Alley, Comfort
Bertrand Chemel, 2941
Clayton Miller, Trummer's on Main
John Shields, Town House RestaurantMaryland
Bryan Voltaggio, VOLT
Community Chef
Matt Hill, Charlie Palmer Steak (Washington, DC)
Sustainability Chef
Isaiah Billington, Woodberry Kitchen (Maryland)
Hotel Chef
Dean Maupin, Keswick Hall (Virginia)
Pastry Chefs
Chris Ford, Trummer's on Main (Virginia)
Tiffany MacIsaac, Birch & Barley (Washington, DC)
Karen Urie Shields, Town House Restaurant (Virginia)Mixologists
Gina Chersevani, PS 7's (Washington, DC)
Stefan Trummer, Trummer's on Main (Virginia)Sommeliers
Greg Engert, Birch & Barley (Washington, DC)
Carlton McCoy, Sou'Wester (Washington, DC)VIP Host Chef
Aaron Tootill, Fire & Sage (Washington, DC)
Honorees Dinner
Hosted by Chef Todd Gray
Equinox Restaurant
Co-Hosted by Past Rising Stars:
Tom Wellings, Equinox Restaurant
Tony Conte, The Oval Room
Noriaki Yasutake, SEI
Bart Vandaele, Belga CaféThis is a private event – invitation only
"How to Make it"
Rising Stars Chefs’ PanelMonday, October 25, 2010
12:15pmDepartment of Tourism and Hospitality Management
George Washington University School of Business
1957 E Street Northwest, Room 113
Washington DC 20052Featuring the Rising Star Chefs and Pastry Chefs, this seminar gives chefs, cooks, and culinary students the opportunity to learn how to advance their careers and to discuss the challenges and rewards of the industry.
Industry-Only Afterparty
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
10:30pm-1:30am
ChurchKey
This is a private event – invitation only
StarChefs.com is pleased to donate a portion of the gala proceeds to DC Central Kitchen whose mission is to use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities. Their programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care to the people they serve. DC Central Kitchen turns leftover food into millions of meals for thousands of at-risk individuals while offering nationally recognized culinary job training to once homeless and hungry adults.