2018 StarChefs Chicago Rising Stars


Chef Brian Ahern of Boeufhaus: Ceci bean cavatelli, merguez, caramelized shallot, caciocavallo cheese

Chef Julie Warpinski: Tacos de Yuba Guisado: braised tofu skin, tomato-guajillo salsa, onions, cilantro and Tacos de Zanahorias: mole-spiced carrot, date-chipotle yogurt salsa

Chef Jonathan Zaragoza of Birrieria Zaragoza: Suaderos: braised beef belly, avocado, rajas con crema, escabeche

Pastry Chef Leigh Omilinksy of Nico Osteria: Chocolate torta, pistachio, bergamot, lemon, cardamom, buckwheat gelato

Pastry Chef Amanda Shepard of Lula Cafe; Sticky toffee cake, smoked dates, butterscotch, matcha whipped cream

Pastry Chef Emily Spurlin of Bad Hunter: Chocolate crémeux, seeded crisp, sunchoke ice cream and chips

Bartender Kevin Beary of Three Dots and a Dash: Idle Hands: clarified banana rum, cane sugar, lime 2.0
TASTING GALA AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo
2021 North Stockton Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
5:45pm VIP Reception
6:30pm Awards Ceremony
7pm to 10pm Gala
TICKETS SOLD OUT
Email events@starchefsinc.com with questions regarding tickets.
$115 General Admission
Enjoy 16 dishes, 16 beverage pairings, and 3 signature cocktails
$160 VIP Reception*
*Includes a private reception featuring Sterling Caviar and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
A portion of ticket proceeds will be given to Pilot Light,
a nonprofit that equips kids with the knowledge, attitudes,
and skills they need to make healthier choices.
Rising Stars Award Winners
Chefs
Brian Ahern
Boeufhaus
Pete Coenen
Cherry Circle Room
Jimmy Papadopoulos
Bellemore
Ryan Pfieffer
Blackbird
Noah Sandoval
Oriole
Julie Warpinski
Big Star
Community Chef
Jonathan Zaragoza
Birrieria Zaragoza
Pastry Chefs
Leigh Omilinsky
Nico Osteria
Amanda Shepard
Lula Cafe
Emily Spurlin
Bad Hunter
Artisans
Antonio Fiasche
Tempesta Market
Alexander Roman
Somerset
Brian Taylor
Whiner Beer
Concept
Donna Lee
Brown Bag Seafood Co.
Restaurateur
Michael Ciapciak
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
Sommeliers
Andrew Algren
Cherry Circle Room
Leslie Lamont
The Publican
Bartenders
Kevin Beary
Three Dots and a Dash
Kristina Magro
Prairie School
Guest Chefs
Ashlee Aubin
Salero
AJ Walker
Publican Anker
Guest Bartender
Liz Pearce
Aba
Host Chefs
Nick Santangelo
Jake's Corner Tap
John Hogan and Cedric Harden
River Roast
Josh Peterson
Motor Bar and Restaurant at the Harley Davidson Museum
Daniel Kelly and Rodolfo "Smokey" Mariano
Lincoln Park Zoo
Joe Flamm and Tony Mantuano
Spiaggia