2016 StarChefs Rust Belt Rising Stars

Neil Blazin of Driftwood Oven

Neil Blazin of Driftwood Oven: Wood-fired Artisan Bread

Jamilka Borges of Spoon

Jamilka Borges of Spoon: Lamb Pickle, Crème Fraîche, Blood Orange Vinegar, and Herbs

Dominic Fiore of Bar Marco

Brad Greenhill of Katoi

Brad Greenhill of Katoi: Charred Brassicas, Miso, Tahini, Chiles, and Crispy Rice

Ben Hall of Russell Street Deli

Ben Hall of Russell Street Deli: Smoked Cherokee Purple Tomato Bisque

Will Hollingsworth of Spotted Owl

Will Hollingsworth of Spotted Owl: And Fire Green As Grass: Gin, Green Chartreuse, Allspice Dram, and Rum

Nick Janutol of Forest Grill

Nick Janutol of Forest Grill: Black Rice, Tomato, Cobia, and Toasted Nori

Reed Jaskula of Platform Beer Co.

Reed Jaskula of Platform Beer Co.: Black Eagle Gratzer

David Kocab of Trentina

David Kocab of Trentina: Mugolio Carrots and Turnips, Genmai, and Spruce Tips

Dave Kwiatkowski of Detroit Optimist Society

Adam Lambert of Ohio City Provisions

Adam Lambert of Ohio City Provisions: Polish Boy Sausage, BBQ Sauce, Fries, and Cole Slaw

Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski of Apteka

Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski of Apteka: Sauerkraut-Mushroom Pierogi

Lisa Ludwinski of Sister Pie

Lisa Ludwinski of Sister Pie: Assortment of Cookies featuring Chocolate Buckwheat

Vishwatej Nath of Urban Farmer at the Westin Cleveland Downtown

Vishwatej Nath of Urban Farmer at the Westin Cleveland Downtown: Scotch Egg: Bison, Quail Egg, Agrodolce, and Yogurt

Shaun Page of MGM Grand Detroit

James Rigato of Mabel Gray

James Rigato of Mabel Gray: Wings, Habanero Jam, Orange, Shishitos, and Mustard Seeds

Joe Robinson of Standby

Joe Robinson of Standby: Angelic Conversation: Campari, Aperol, Dry Vermouth, Citrus, and Egg White

Jonathon Sawyer of Team Sawyer

Brett Sawyer of Plum Cafe & Kitchen

Brett Sawyer of Plum Cafe & Kitchen: Grit Croquettes, Smoked Shrimp Rillettes, and Fermented Peanuts

Chad Townsend of Millie's Homemade Ice Cream

Chad Townsend of Millie's Homemade Ice Cream: Kikkoman + another flavor Ice Creams

John Vermiglio of Grey Ghost

John Vermiglio of Grey Ghost: General Tso's Chicken Sausage, Sesame, and Scallion