2019 Philadelphia Rising Stars


Chef Tyler Akin of Stock | Naem Khao Tod: Steak Salad with Cilantro, Mint, and Red Curry Jasmine Rice Cakes

Chef Matt Harper of Kensington Quarters | Red Wine Braised Short Rib, Mole, Fermented Aji Chiles, Beef Fat-confited, Roasted Carrots, and Mustard Greens

Chef Michael Vincent Ferreri of Res Ipsa Cafe| Monkfish Cavatelli, Orange, Saffron, Breadcrumbs, and Parsley

Chef Alexander Yoon of Little Fish | Grilled Branzino, Sauteéd Maitakes, and Frisée, and Charred Green Onion Vinaigrette

Chef Chad Williams of Friday Saturday Sunday | Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Smoked Celery Root Purée, Preserve Citrus Chawanmushi, Sunchooke Chimichurri, and Mushroom-Sherry Broth

Chef Matt Cahn of Middle Child | Phoagie: Roasted Eggplant, Hoisin, Sambal, Avocado, Cilantro, Yellow Onion, Crispy Fried Onion, Pho Sauce, and Sesame Hoagie

Restaurateur Nicole Marquis of HipCityVeg | Crispy HipCity Ranch: Chick'n Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, and Peppercorn Ranch

Restaurateurs Nick Kennedy & Greg Root of Defined Hospitality | Halabi Lamb Kebab, hummus, Charred Onions, Tomatoes, Shishitos

Restaurateurs Judy Ni and Andy Tessier of bao-logy | Gwa Bao: Roasted Heritage Pork Belly, Taiwanese Fried Chicken, Slow-Cooked Grass-Fed Beef, King Oyster Mushrooms, Tempura Fish

Pastry Chef Camille Cogswell of Zahav | Chocolate Konafi, Charred Sweet Potato Ice Cream, and Candied Sweet Potatoes
Tasting Gala & Awards Ceremony Tuesday, April 16 |
The Curtis Atrium |
601 Walnut St. |
Philadelphia, PA |
5:30pm VIP Reception at The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center |
6:15PM Awards Ceremony at The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center |
7:15pm to 9:30pm Tasting Gala at The Curtis Atrium |
$95 General Admission |
Enjoy 16 dishes, 16 beverage pairings and signature cocktail |
$125 VIP Admission |
*Includes access to a private reception featuring Champagne Nicolas Feuillate |
Buy Tickets |
A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to: |
Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) |
Rising Stars Award Winners
CHEFS |
Tyler Akin |
Stock Restaurants |
Matt Harper |
Kensington Quarters |
Jesse Ito |
Royal Sushi & Izakaya |
Michael Vincent Ferreri |
Res Ipsa Cafe |
Alexander Yoon |
Little Fish |
GAME CHANGER |
presented by S.Pellegrino |
Chad Williams |
Friday Saturday Sunday |
COMMUNITY |
presented by Compass Group |
Matt Cahn |
Middle Child |
CONCEPT |
presented by Kikkoman USA |
Nicole Marquis |
HipCityVeg |
RESTAURATEURS |
presented by M.Tucker |
Nick Kennedy & Greg Root |
Defined Hospitality |
SUSTAINABILITY |
Judy Ni & Andy Tessier |
bao-logy |
PASTRY CHEFS | ||
presented by KitchenAid Commercial | ||
Camille Cogswell | ||
Zahav | ||
Tova du Plessis | ||
Essen Bakery | ||
Samantha Kincaid | ||
Cadence | ||
ARTISAN BAKER | ||
presented by Butter of Europe | ||
Alex Bois | ||
Lost Bread Co. | ||
ARTISAN ROASTER | ||
Evan Inatome | ||
Elixr Coffee | ||
BARTENDER | ||
Paul MacDonald | ||
Friday Saturday Sunday | ||
SOMMELIERS | ||
presented by Wines from Spain | ||
Alexandra Cherniavsky | ||
The Love | ||
Samantha Germani | ||
Lacroix | ||
HOST CHEFS | ||
Monica Glass & John Suley | ||
Constellation Culinary | ||
GUEST CHEF | ||
Townsend Wentz | ||
Oloroso | ||
Pierre Labine | ||
Brûlée Catering | ||
GUEST SOMMELIER | ||
Etinosa Emokpae | ||
Walnut Street Cafe |