2017 StarChefs Colorado Rising Stars


Spencer Bowie, Sienna Trapp-Bowie, and Aldo Ramirez Carrasco of Fortuna Chocolate: Chocolate selection featuring Huehuetan Estate 68%

Zach Coleman of TRVE Brewing Company: Hellion American Table Beer, Scorn Pale Ale, Ancient Bole Dry Hopped Saison, and Burning Off Impurities: a Mixed Culture Amber Ale infused with Huckleberry Coffee

Bryan Dayton and Steven Redzikowski of Acorn, Brider, and Oak at Fourteenth: Ancho-rubbed Wagyu french dip, horsey sauce, gruyère, au jus

Alberto Hernandez of Frasca Food & Wine and Pizzeria Locale: Buffalo yogurt panna cotta, quince tea, juniper, satsuma sorbet, brulée grapefruit

Nicole Laurita of Williams & Graham: Vulcan Nerve Pinch: green chile vodka, lime, rosemary, bell pepper

Chef Max MacKissock of Bar Dough: Wood oven-roasted carrots, farro, chickpeas, cumin vinaigrette, pine nuts
TASTING GALA AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
City Hall | 5:45pm VIP Reception |
$85 General Admission
Enjoy 18 dishes, 18 beverage pairings, and 4 signature cocktails
$125 VIP Reception*
*Also includes private reception featuring Cava and Sturia Caviar
Rising Stars Award Winners
Chefs
Samuel Charles and Marcus Eng
The Way Back | Denver
Alex Figura and Spencer White
Dio Mio | Denver
Max MacKissock
Bar Dough | Denver
Jorel Pierce
Crafted Concepts | Denver
Cindhura Reddy
Spuntino | Denver
Matthew Vawter
Mercantile Dining & Provision | Denver
Community Chef
Kelly Whitaker
Basta | Boulder
Pastry Chefs
Alberto Hernandez
Frasca Food & Wine, Pizzeria Locale | Boulder
Gonzo Jimenez and David Lewis
Miette et Chocolat | Aurora
Host Chefs
Chris Starkus
Urban Farmer Steakhouse | Denver
Chris Meier
Occasions Catering
Restaurateurs
Bryan Dayton and Steven Redzikowski
Acorn, Brider, and Oak at Fourteenth | Denver-Boulder
Artisans
Spencer Bowie, Aldo Ramirez Carraso, and Sienna Trapp-Bowie
Fortuna Chocolate | Boulder
Zach Coleman
TRVE Brewing Company | Denver
Patrick Kerzetski
Pizzeria Locale | Boulder
Gerry Kim and Josh Gertzen
Frozen Matter | Denver
Kevin Nealon
Huckleberry | Denver
Nate Singer
Blackbelly Market | Boulder
Sommeliers
Chris Dunaway
The Little Nell | Aspen
Carlin Karr
Frasca Food & Wine | Boulder
Bartenders
Austin Carson
Mizuna | Denver
Nicole Laurita
Williams & Graham | Denver
Knife & Shaker
Elliot Strathmann
Spuntino | Denver
Honorees Dinner
This is a private event, invitation only.Monday, April 24, 2017
Denver Central MarketHosted by:
Chef Jeff Osaka
Osaka Ramen, Sushirama, Silva's Fish Market, 12@Madison
Co-hosted by:
Jen Jasinski & Beth Gruitch
Crafted Concepts
Chef Alex Seidel
Fruiton, Mercantile Dining & Provisions, and Fruition Farms
Chef Dana Rodriguez
Work & Class
Chef Kyle Mendenhall
ArcanaChef Duncan Holmes
Frasca Food & Wine
Pastry Chef Keegan Gerhard
D Bar Denver
Bartender Chad Michael George
The Way BackIndustry-only After-party
This is a private event, invitation only.Tues, April 25, 2017
Rebel Restaurant Hosted by:
Chefs Dan Lasiy & Bo Porytko, Bartender Jason Randall
Rebel Restaurant