2018 Atlanta Rising Stars
2018 Atlanta Rising Stars
TASTING GALA AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
SunTrust Park
755 Battery Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
5:45pm VIP Reception
6:30pm Awards Ceremony
7:00pm to 10:00pm Gala
$85 General Admission
Enjoy 14 dishes, 14 beverage pairings, and 3 signature cocktails
$125 VIP Reception*
*Also include a private reception featuring Sturia Caviar and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Charity Partner: The Giving Kitchen
Rising Stars Award Winners
Chefs
Brett Ashcraft
Queenie's | Canton
Spencer Gomez
Holeman & Finch | Atlanta
Jonathan Kallini
Bacchanalia | Atlanta
Jason Liang
Brush Sushi Izakaya | Decatur
Richard Neal
Five & Ten | Athens
Parnass Savang
Talat Market | Atlanta
Joey Ward
Gunshow | Atlanta
Concept
Bryan Furman
B's Cracklin' BBQ | Atlanta and Savannah
Community
Adam Beauchamp, David Stein, and Chris Herron
Creature Comforts Brewery | Athens
Pastry Chef
Sarah O'Brien
Little Tart Bakeshop | Atlanta
Artisans
Eric Arillo
La Calavera Bakery | Decatur
Jared Karr
East Pole Coffee Co. | Atlanta
Elaine Read & Matt Weyandt
Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate | Atlanta
Sommelier
Melissa Davis
Staplehouse | Atlanta
Bartenders
David Chapman
Kimball House | Decatur
Evan Milliman
Ticonderoga Club | Atlanta
Restaurateurs
Todd Ginsberg, Shelley Sweet, and Jennifer and Ben Johnson
The General Muir | Atlanta
Host Chefs
Rory Bancroft
Terrapin Taproom & Fox Barbecue
Paul Padua
Delaware North Corporate Pastry Chef at SunTrust Park
Pete Smithing
Delaware North at SunTrust Park
Juan Peña
AG at the Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
How to Make it Panel
In a discussion moderated by StarChefs CEO/EIC Antoinette Bruno, the
Rising Stars will offer honest advice and give there unfiltered take on
what it takes to succeed in an ever-evolving industry. Hear their
stories, get answers to important questions, and make connections.
Monday, February 19, 2018
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Room 100, 12:00pm to 1:30pm
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328(Industry-only, priority goes to students)
Honorees Dinner
This is a private event, invitation only.
Monday, February 19, 2018
C. Ellet'sHosted by:
Chef Damon Wise and Pastry Jen Yee
Co-hosted by:
Chef Mihoko Obunai
MIBO RamenChef Robert Phalen
One Eared Stag
Chef Hugh Acheson
Empire State South
Chef Hector Santiago
EL Super PanChef Aaron Russell
Poor Hendrix
Bartender Miles Macquarrie
Kimball House
Sommelier Vajra Strategios
Fifth Group RestaurantsIndustry-only After Party
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Wrecking Bar
Hosted by:
Chef Terry Koval
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