2020 Seattle Rising Stars


Chef Aaron Verzosa & Manager/Co-owner Amber Manuguid of Archipelago | Kinilaw: Wild Scallop, Verjus, Tomatillo, Sea Beans, Red Onion, Shallot Oil, and Roasted Rhubarb Jam

Chef Nicole Matson of How to Cook a Wolf | Heirloom Cucumbers, Fennel, Yogurt Vinaigrette, Salmon Roe

Chef Melissa Miranda of Musang | Adobong Pusit Pancit Bihon: Squid Ink Noodles, Fried Squid, Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic, Chicharron, Smoked Fish

Chef Maximillian Petty of Eden Hill Restaurant | Braised Wagyu Short Rib, Kombu, Pea Shoot, Watermelon Radish, Carrot Purée, Pickled Carrots, Smoked Peanuts

Chef Mutsuko Soma of Kamonegi | Eggplant Tempura, Dashi Broth, Mushroom, Daikon, Bonito Flake, Green Onion, Mitsuba

Chef Jaimon Westing of Navy Strength, No Anchor, and Vinnie's Raw Bar | Roasted Summer Squash, Fermented Garlic Honey, Cherry Tomatoes, Beer Vinegar, Fresh Cheese, Toasted Pepitas, Melon, Tangerine Lace

Chef Shota Nakajima of Adana | Potato Mochi, Braised Clams, Chanterelles, Tarragon, Parsley, Sansho Pepper, Pickled Onions

Pastry Chef Crystal Chiu of Canlis | Golden Raspberry Balinese Meringue, Golden Raspberry Ice, Chocolate Sponge Cake, Hazelnut Powder

Restaurateurs Chera Amlag and Geo Quinbuyen of Hood Famous Bakeshop and Hood Famous Cafe + Bar | Ube Cheesecake

Roasters Jake Paulson and Mike Steiner of Anchorhead Coffee | Dreamsicle: Cold Brew, Orange Juice, Coconut Syrup, Milk

Bartender Jennifer Akin of Rumba | Daiquiri de Plata: Aged Rum, Lime, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
Tasting Gala & Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, February 18
5:45pm VIP Reception
6:30pm Awards Ceremony
7:15pm Tasting Gala
We're returning to Seattle in partnership with FareStart to celebrate the city's most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals. At our 68th Rising Stars Tasting Gala, eat and drink your way through Seattle's top restaurants and bars, in one location, for one night only: 16 dishes, 16 wine pairings and 2 signature cocktails.
FareStart is a James Beard Award-winning nonprofit organization that transforms lives, disrupts poverty, and nourishes communities through food, life skills, and job training.
$85 General Admission
$125 VIP Admission*
*Includes access to a private reception featuring sparkling wine & passed hors d'ouevres
Rising Stars Award Winners
CHEFS
Aaron Verzosa &
Co-owner Amber Manuguid
Archipelago
Nicole Matson
How to Cook a Wolf
Melissa Miranda
Musang
Maximillian Petty
Eden Hill Restaurant
Mutsuko Soma
Kamonegi
Ricardo Valdes
El Xolo and Raiz
Jaimon Westing
Navy Strength, No Anchor, and Vinnie's Raw Bar
Sustainability Chef
presented by St. Supéry
Taylor Thornhill
Bateau
Community Chef
presented by Kikkoman USA
Shota Nakajima
Adana
CONCEPT
presented by Kikkoman USA
Chera Amlag and Geo Quibuyen
Hood Famous Cafe + Bar and Hood Famous Bakeshop
Charcutier/Butcher
Seamus Platt and Scott Johnson
The Shambles
Brewer
Steve Luke
Cloudburst Brewing