2019 San Francisco - Oakland Rising Stars


Chef Christa Chase of Tartine Manufactory | Fluke Crudo, Marsh Grapefruit, Green Juice-Brined Chia Seeds, Puffed Quinoa, and Lime-Fish Sauce Vinaigrette

Chefs Joyce Conway & Mel Lopez of Pearl 6101 | White Bolognese, Grana Padana, Black Peppers, and Herbs

Chef Robert Hernandez of Octavia | Tagliatelle, Asparagus, Fennel, Buddha's Hand Confit, Anchovy, Yogurt, Dill, and Breadcrumbs

Chef Gabrielle Maeda of State Bird Provisions | Mussel-Squid Donabe, Crispy Tofu, Green Garlic, and Miso

Chefs Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz of Noosh | Noosh's Pick Kebabs: Noosh Halloumi with Szechuan Rose Honey,Sunchoke with Lemon Zhug, Chicken with Ajika Red Yogurt, Lamb Shoulder with Herbed Yogurt, and Pork with Yellow Harissa

Chef Adam Tortosa of Robin | Wagyu Tartare, Pear Uni, Pickled Shallot, Micro Wasabi, Togarashi, and Crispy Nori

Chef David Nayfeld of Che Fico | Grilled Chopped Duck Liver, Onion Marmalatta, Purple Daikon, Pickled Pearl Onions, and Roman Matzo

Pastry Chef Jennifer Felton of Cotogna | Ginger Semifreddo, Sicilian Almond Granita, Tapioca, Brûlée Grapefruit, Meyer Lemon Foam, and Pink Peppercorns

Pastry Chef Joshua Gaulin of Quince | Strawberry Mousse, Angel Food Cake, Goat Milk Yogurt, and Cilantro

Baker Estevan Silva of Quince, Cotogna, and Verjus | Forbidden Rice Sourdough with House Cultured Buffalo Butter, White Senora Sourdough and Viennese Pretzel Bread

Bartenders Emilio and Miguel Salehi of The Beehive | The Hound Dog: Peanut-Washed Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Oloroso, Vermouth Blend, and Caramelized Banana

Bartender Nicolas Torres of True Laurel | Mai O Mai: Panamanian Rum, Lime, Pistachio Orgeat, Curacao, Coffee-Rum Float, Milk-Washed

Chef Francis Ang of Pinoy Heritage | Lamb Empanada, Adobo, Pinakurat Vinegar Gel, Pickled Shallots, Radish, and Mizuna

Janice Dulce of FOB Kitchen | Ensalada Talong: Eggplant, Jicama, Tomato, Sea Bean, Cilantro, Scallion, and Rice Cracker

Chef Banks White of Hat Trick Hospitality | Corvina Sea Bass, Forbidden Black Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Papaya, and Coconut Malaysia Rice
Tasting Gala & Awards Ceremony Tuesday, June 11 |
Terra Gallery |
511 Harrison St |
San Francisco, CA |
5:45pm VIP Reception |
6:30pm Awards Ceremony |
7:00pm Gala |
$100 General Admission |
Enjoy 19 dishes, 19 beverage pairings, and 2 signature cocktails |
$175 VIP Admission |
*Includes access to a private reception featuring Champagne Nicolas Feuillate |
Buy Tickets |
A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to: |
La Cocina |
Rising Stars Award Winners
CHEFS | |
Christa Chase | |
Tartine Manufactory | |
Joyce Conway & Mel Lopez | |
Pearl 6101 | |
Nicolas Delaroque | |
Nico | |
Robert Hernandez | |
Octavia | |
Gabrielle Maeda | |
State Bird Provisions | |
David Nayfeld | |
Che Fico | |
Adam Tortosa | |
Robin | |
Game Changer Chefs | |
presented by San Pellegrino | |
Laura & Sayat Ozyilmaz | |
Noosh | |
Sustainability Chef | |
presented by St. Supéry | |
Kim Alter | |
Nightbird | |
Hotel Chef | |
Banks White | |
Hat Trick Hospitality | |
Community Chefs | |
presented by Compass Group | |
Francis Ang | |
Pinoy Heritage | |
Janice Dulce | |
FOB Kitchen | |
PASTRY CHEFS | |
presented by KitchenAid Commercial | |
Jennifer Felton | |
Cotogna | |
Joshua Gaulin | |
Quince |
ARTISANS |
Charcutier |
John Harley Richter |
Verjus |
Bakers |
presented by Butter of Europe |
Chase Agee |
Base Camp Bakery |
Estevan Silva |
Quince, Cotogna, and Verjus |
SOMMELIERS |
Sam Bogue |
Ne Timeas Restaurant Group |
Louisa Smith |
Lord Stanley |
BARTENDER |
Emilio & Miguel Salehi |
The Beehive |
Nicolas Torres |
True Laurel |
RESTAURATEUR |
presented by Singer MTucker |
Reem Assil |
Reem's |
CONCEPT |
presented by Kikkoman USA |
Jennifer Pelka |
The Riddler |
GUEST CHEFS |
Ryan Mcllwrath |
Bellota & Barcino |
Ray Tamayo |
Culinary Eye |