ICC 2013 Wrap up

Welcome Address Wrap-up

Another year of dedication, passion, and discipline. Guts and Glory: Leaving It All on the Line was StarChefs.com's homage to the dedicated heroes nourishing our bodies and souls every day.

Main Stage Wrap-up

On full display: David Myer's bangs and bruises, the mystery and madness of Atelier Crenn, crazy ice cream concoctions (and rap montages) from Sam Mason and Johnny Iuzzini, and many more.

Savory Wrap-up

Attendees got hands-on with roasted veal heads, pimped out grits, the future of the American sandwich, San Francisco's spin on pasta, and the mad art of presentation.

Pastry Wrap-up

From slow fermentation and reinvented flat breads to boundary-pushing ice creams and pulled sugar embellishments in the high-volume kitchen. Pastry moves forward at a faster pace than ever.

Mixology Wrap-up

What we learned when mixology titans converged at ICC: the business of bartender's choice, crafting creative cordials, rum's tiki versatility, and the roots of mixology's modern evolution.

Wine Wrap-up

They came. They drank. They analyzed: Portugal's plot for wine domination, how BBQ pairs with Costières de Nîmes, and how Hawaii does food and wine.

Business Wrap-up

Beyond the food, wine, and booze, chefs got down to business at ICC with reality TV woes, higher line cook wages, urban farming at its best, and models for quick-serve restaurants.

International Pastry Competition Wrap-up

The pressure was on at the 4th Annual StarChefs.com International Pastry Competition: early mornings, melted ice creams, cracked showpieces, and only one winner.

Somm Slam Wrap-up

This year's Somm Slam featured victorious (wine, beer, Port!) pairings and camaraderie all-around, as 12 somms fought for the ultimate guts and glory title.

SMOKE@ICC Wrap-up

It was a Texas-dominated 1st Annual SMOKE@ICC with teams from Austin and San Antonio smoking the competition.

Vitamix Challenge Wrap-up

There only could be one blending champion, and it was Chef Evan Hennessey, who demonstrated the ultimate versatility of the Vitamix Blender.

Fly on the Wall: Toro After-Party Wrap-up

Stumbling from the SuperPier to Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonette's Toro, presenters sucked down cocktails from porrons, gorged themselves on tapas and Ibérico, and witnessed a passionate table-top guitar solo.

EAT@ICC Wrap-up

Another year of innovative product at ICC: small bursts of flavor, the best wok in town, Liquilock technology, and the power of pressure.

Innovator Awards Wrap-up

Fresh Origins, Jade, PolyScience, and Waring Commercial are the recipients of this year's industry Innovator Awards

Chefs Products Fair Wrap-up

The Chefs Products Fair is the heart of ICC, and this year community, technology, and flavor were on full display.

Congress Cocktail Wrap-up

A dream team of mixology presenters made cocktails that set the (drinking) tone of the night.