2018 StarChefs Portland Rising Stars Tasting Menu
Savory
Alan Akwai & Earl Ninsom of Hat Yai
Turmeric curry, mussels, betel leaf, Thai chiles
George Kaden of Grand Army Tavern
Pork slider platter
Carlo Lamagna of Magna
Beef pares, savory bone marrow suman, sticky rice featuring Meyner Natural Angus
Maya Lovelace of Yonder
Western Carolina dipped chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, pickles, cornbread
Katy Millard of Coquine
Orecchiette, shelling peas, smoked almonds, Parmagiano broth, fiore sardo, emon breadcrumbs
Bonnie Morales of Kachka
Rabbit in a clay pot: sour cream-braised rabbit, porcinis, sour cherries, potato pancakes
Justin Woodward of Castagna
Wagyu zabuton, pickled garlic scapes, kale, smoked beef fat, truffle-oxtail reduction
Pastry
Lauren Breneman of Coquine
Pink peppercorn pavlova
Sebastian Cisneros of Cocanú Chocolate
Assortment of artisan chocolates
Beverage
Brent Braun of Castagna
Pairings with winners' dishes
Ksandek
Podbielski of Coquine
Pairings with winners' dishes
Adam Robinson of Deadshot
Fist of the North Star: Rye whiskey, apple brandy, Sherry, celery bitters
Angel Teta of Ataula
La Moreneta: mezcal , vermouth, Zucca Rabarbaro, Campari, Aveze
Conrad Andrus of Culmination Brewing
Kriek Mythology Flanders-style red ale
Angel Medina of Smalltime Roasters
Washed Mexican Volcan de Fuego coffee
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