2017 Austin - San Antonio Rising Stars


Chef Adam Brick of Vino Vino: Tasting of GOS Pig: Smoked Loin, Ras el Hanout Pastrami Belly, Pork Rillette Croustillant, Fennel, Eggplant, Peppers, Charred Honey Vinegar, and Green Harissa Yogurt

Bartender Benjamin Krick of Juniper Tar: Portuguese Gin & Tonic: white port, gin, lime cordial, tonic

Restaurateur Chad Carey of Empty Stomach Group: Miso-aged Lone Mountain wagyu, brown rice, roasted mushrooms

Owner Charlie Biedenharn and Pastry Chefs Jeremy Mandrell & Anne Ng of Bakery Lorraine: Strawberry Pop Tart: Strawberry Hero Jam, Italian Buttercream, Crushed, and Macaron Shell Sprinkles

Pastry Chef Daniela Herrera of Counter 3. Five. VII: Popcorn ice cream, cheddar snow, Sturia caviar, black lime caramel
TASTING GALA AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
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$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
Charity Partner:
Rising Stars Award Winners
Chefs
Tatsu Aikawa
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya | Austin
Adam Brick
Vino Vino | Austin
Damien Brockway
P6 at The Line ATX | Austin
Kevin Fink & Page Pressley
Emmer & Rye | Austin
Michael Fojtasek
Olamaie | Austin
Max Snyder
Pitchfork Pretty | Austin
Community Chefs
Pieter Sypesteyn
Cookhouse | San Antonio
Fiore Tedesco
L'Oca d'Oro | Austin
Pastry Chefs
Tavel Bristol-Joseph
Emmer & Rye | Austin
Daniela Herrera
Counter 3. Five. VII. | Austin
Restaurateur
Chad Carey
Empty Stomach Restaurant Group | San Antonio
Concept
Charlie Biedenharn, Jeremy Mandrell, & Anne Ng
Bakery Lorraine | San Antonio
Artisans
Bryan Butler & Ben Runkle
Salt & Time | Austin
Joe Mohrfeld
Pinthouse Pizza | Austin
Clancy Rose
Wild Gift | Austin
Miguel Vidal
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ | Austin
Sommelier
Steven Dilley
Bufalina | Austin
Bartenders
Madelyn Kay
VOX Table | Austin
Benjamin Krick
Juniper Tar | San Antonio
VIP Host Chef
Joe Anguiano
VOX Table | Austin
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