97th Rising Stars

Nashville Rising Stars Honorees Dinner | Kimpton Aertson | July 2026


Hosted by Chef Kristin Beringson of Henley along with co-hosts Bartender Kenneth Vanhooser of 1Hotel Nashville, Brewer Byron Stithem of Proper Sake Co. and Rice Vice, Chefs Andy Doubrava and Tiffany Ortiz of The Catbird Seat, Chef Michael Hanna of St. Vito Focacceria, Chefs Philip Krajeck and Mark Bolton of Folk, Junior, and Rolf and Daughters, Chefs Brian Lea and Leina Horii of Babychan and Kisser, Chef Colby Rasavong formerly of Bad Idea, Chef Bryan Lee Weaver of Butcher & Bee, Fancypants, and Redheaded Stranger, Pastry Chef Rebekah Turshen of City House, and Pastry Chef Alyssa Gangeri of The Butter Milk Ranch



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