2018 StarChefs D.C.-Chesapeake Rising Stars


Chef Kwame Onwuachi of Kith/Kin | DC: Goat shoulder, habanero, toasted curry, crispy potatoes, celery, lime, roti

Pastry Chef Megan Fitzroy-Phelan of Longoven | Richmond: Olive oil shortbread, olive oil gelato, blackberry, thyme
TASTING GALA AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Dock 5 at Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
5:45pm VIP Reception
6:30pm Awards Ceremony
7pm to 9:30pm Gala
Email events@starchefsinc.com with questions regarding tickets.
$95 General Admission
Enjoy 17 dishes and 17 beverage pairings.
$150 VIP Reception*
*Includes a private reception featuring Sterling Caviar and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to
Careers Through Culinary Arts Programs
Rising Stars Award Winners
Chefs
Drew Adams
Bourbon Steak | Washington, D.C.
Hari Cameron
a(MUSE). | Rehoboth Beach, DE
Tom Cunanan
Bad Saint | Washington, D.C.
Brad Deboy
Elle | Washington, D.C.
Jerome Grant
Sweet Home Café at NMAAHC | Washington, D.C.
Kevin Tien
Himitsu| Washington, D.C.
Kwame Onwuachi
Kith and Kin | Washington, D.C.
Carlos Raba
Clavel| Baltimore
Hotel Chef
Opie Crooks
A Rake's Progress at The LINE DC | Washington, D.C.
Community Chef
Steve Chu
Ekiben | Baltimore, MD
Pastry Chefs
Charbel Abrache
Seylou | Washington, D.C.
Megan Fitzroy Phelan
Longoven | Richmond, VA
Artisans
Jonathan Bethony
Seylou | Washington, D.C.
Evan Howe
Small Planes Coffee | Washington, D.C.
Matt Tarpey
The Veil Brewing Co.| Richmond, VA
Sommeliers
Felicia Colbert
A Rake's Progress at THE LINE DC
Darlin Kulla
Succotash | Washington, D.C.
Bartender
Brandon Peck
The Jasper | Richmond, V.A.
Concept
Daniela Moreira, Andrew Dana, and Chris Brady
Call Your Mother | Washington, D.C.
Restaurateur
Erik Bruner-Yang
Foreign National | Washington, D.C.
Guest Chefs
Carlos Delgado
China Chilcano | Washington, D.C.
Lisa Odom
Succotash | Washington, D.C.
Guest Sommelier
Max Kuller
Fat Baby, Inc. | Washington, D.C.
Host Chef
Tim Ma
American Son at the Eaton Hotel | Washington, D.C.