2021 Miami Rising Stars


Chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer of Boia De | Tagliolini al Nero, Alaskan King Crab, Vin Jaune, Black Truffle, Herbs, Arbequina Olive Oil

Chefs Nando and Valerie Chang of Itamae | Conchitas a la Parmesana: Grouper, Avocado, Scallop, Parmesan, Leche de Tigre Blanca

Roaster Sergio Boppel of Great Circle Coffee | Shantawene Village, Sidama, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Landraces, Honey Process
Rising Stars Restaurant Week |
Wednesday, March 17 — Wednesday, March 31 |
We're back in Miami to celebrate the city's most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals. After meeting with more than 100 young chefs, pastry chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and artisans across the metro area, we are excited to announce our newest class of Miami Rising Stars. The 2021 class includes 20 Rising Stars, recognized by StarChefs for their culinary strength, in addition to their charitable contributions to Miami and ability to navigate, lead, and inspire during one of the industry’s most challenging times. |
Rising Stars Restaurant Week is a two-week promotion showcasing the 2021 Miami Rising Stars restaurants and dishes, wine pairings, cocktails, and pastries that wowed the StarChefs team. The Restaurant Week will run from March 17 to 31, and all the featured food and drink will be available for either dine-in, takeout, or both. |
Rising Stars Giveaway |
With Vitamix blenders and $100 restaurant gift cards up for grabs, don’t miss your chance to win! Order any of the featured dishes or drinks (for dine-in or delivery) and share an Instagram story or post to enter. You must tag @StarChefs and #StarChefsRisingStars to be considered. |
Rising Stars Award Winners
CHEFS
Michael Beltran
Ariete Hospitality Group
Tristen Epps
Red Rooster Overtown
Luciana Giangrandi & Alex Meyer
Boia De
Jon Nguyen
Tran An
Pablo Zitzmann
Zitz Sum
GAME CHANGERS
presented by S. Pellegrino
Nando & Valerie Chang
Itamae
presented by Kikkoman USA
Jamila Ross & Akino West
Rosie's Miami
CONCEPT
Monica "Mika" Leon
Caja Caliente
ARTISANS
Matteson Koche
El Bagel
Jason & Melanie Schoendorfer
Roaster
Sergio Boppel
Great Circle Coffee
RESTAURATEUR
presented by Montague
Randy Alonso & Chris Hudnall
Lost Boy Dry Goods
presented by Vitamix; anonymously voted for by the 2021 class of Miami Rising Stars
Michael Schwartz
The Genuine Hospitality Group