2018 Chicago Rising Stars Tasting Menu
Chefs
Brian Ahern | Boeufhaus
Cecci bean cavatelli, merguez, chickpeas, chicken jus, caciocavallo cheese
Pete Coenen | Land and Sea Dept.
Beef tartare, guajillo chile emulsion, salsa verde, quail egg, gouda
Jimmy Papadopoulos | Bellemore
Venison tartare, trumpet mushrooms, turnips, pickled pear, finger lime, shiso
Ryan Pfeiffer | Blackbird
Lobster congee, smoked chestnut consommé, smoked trout roe, lime zest
Noah Sandoval | Oriole
Butter-poached Alaskan king crab, black garlic aguachile, chicharron
Julie Warpinski | Big Star
Tacos de yuba guisado: yuba, tomato-guajillo salsa, onions, cilantro
Community Chef
Jonathan Zaragoza | Birrieria Zaragoza
Tacos suaderos: braised beef belly, avocado, rajas con crema, escabeche
Pastry Chefs
Leigh Omilinsky | Nico Osteria
Featured Dish: Chocolate torta, pistachio, bergamot, lemon-cardamom gel, buckwheat gelato
Pastry Chef Amanda Shepard | Lula Cafe
Featured Dish: Sticky toffee cake, butterscotch, matcha crumble, smoked dates, whipped cream
Pastry Chef Emily Spurlin | Bad Hunter
Featured Dish: Chocolate-beet crémeux, raspberries, seeded crisp
Bartenders
Kevin Beary | Three Dots and a Dash
Idle Hands: clarified banana rum, cane sugar, and lime 2.0
Kristina Magro | Prairie School
Fresa Fizz: gin, Sherry, tomato water, strawberry, lemon, soda
Guest Bartender
Liz Pearce | Aba
Espresso martini featuring Grey Goose vodka and Metric coffee
Artisans
Charcutier Tony Fiasche | Tempesta Market
Charcuterie board featuring Wagyu pastrami
Baker Alexander Roman | Somerset
Assortment of artisan breads featuring negro mole croissant
Brewer Brian Taylor | Whiner Beer
Le Tub sour saison
Concept
Restaurateur Donna Lee | Brown Bag Seafood Co.
Teriyaki-scallion salmon veggie box
Restaurateur
Michael Ciapciak | Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
Chicken pot pie
Sommeliers
Andrew Algren | Cherry Circle Room
Leslie Lamont | Leña Brava
Pairings with the winners' dishes
VIP Reception: Levy Restaurants Host Chefs
Executive Chef Nick Santangelo | Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap
Executive Chef John Hogan + Chef de Cuisine Cedric Harden | River Roast
Executive Chef Josh Peterson | Motor Bar and Restaurant at the Harley Davidson Museum
Executive Chefs Danielle Kelly + Rodolfo “Smokey” Mariano | Lincoln Park Zoo
Executive Chef Joe Flamm + Chef Partner Tony Mantuano | Spiaggia