STARCHEFS RISING STARS ALUMNI
Launched in 2003, the Rising Stars community now includes more than 1,600 award winners from the Florida Keys to Seattle. These individuals represent the vanguard of the contemporary American dining scene. They have strong, compelling philosophies and are committed to fostering a culinary community by sharing their knowledge with fellow professionals.
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ATLANTA AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2007, 2012, 2017, 2023
CHEFS
Hugh Acheson of Five & Ten | 2007
Brett Ashcraft of Queenie’s | 2017
Eddie Barrett of BeetleCat | 2023
Drew Belline of Floataway Cafe | 2007
Richard Blais of Flip Burger | 2012
Rob Birdsong of Glide Pizza | 2023
Taria Camerino of Sugar-Coated Racial | 2012
David Carson of Bacchanalia | 2012
Peter Dale of The National | 2012
Shane Devereux of The Lawrence | 2012
Adam Evans of JCT Kitchen & Bar | 2012
Ford Fry of JCT Kitchen | 2007
Bryan Furman of B’s Cracklin’ BBQ | 2017
Spencer Gomez of Holeman & Finch | 2017
Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene | 2007
Todd Immel of Star Provisions | 2012
Dayana Joseph of Dine With Day | 2023
Jonathan Kallini of Bacchanalia | 2017
Terry Koval of Farm Burger | 2012
Dave Larkworthy of 5 Seasons | 2007
Jason Liang of Brush Sushi Izakaya | 2017
Richard Neal of Five & Ten | 2017
Mihoko Obunai of Repast | 2007
Nick Oltarsh of Lobby at Twelve | 2007
Whitney Otawka of Farm 255 | 2012
Robert Phalen of One Eared Stag | 2012
Faye Poonsiripukdeekul of Star Provisions | 2023
Anne Quatrano of Bacchanalia | 2007
Hector Santiago of Pure Vida | 2007
Parnass Savang of Talat Market | 2017
Will Silbernagel of How Crispy Express | 2023
Ryan Smith of Empire State South | 2012
Michael Staniewicz of Wrecking Bar Brewpub | 2023
Jarrett Stieber of Little Bear | 2023
Drew Van Leuvan of Room at Twelve | 2007
Yusef Walker of Dolo’s Pizza | 2023
Joey Ward of Gunshow | 2017
Tyler Williams of Abattoir | 2012
Guy Wong of Miso Izakaya | 2012
RESTAURATEURS
Todd Ginsberg of The General Muir | 2017
Ron Hsu & Aaron Philips of Lazy Betty | 2023
Brian Lewis of STG Trattoria | 2012
Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun’s Steakhouse | 2007
PASTRY CHEFS
Sarah O’Brein of Little Tart Bakeshop | 2017
Aaron Russell of Restaurant Eugune | 2012
Crysta Poulos of Woodfire Grill | 2012
Chad Guay of Table 1280 | 2007
Claudia Martinez of Miller Union | 2023
Joe Treux of Repast | 2007
SOMMELIERS
Marvella Castañeda of Lazy Betty | 2023
Melissa Davis of Staplehouse | 2017
Seth Roskind of 4th & Swift | 2012
Vejra Stratigos of Fifth Group Restaurants | 2007
BARTENDERS
David Chapman of Kimball House | 2017
Baylee Hopings of Carmel | 2023
Evan Milliman of Ticonderoga Club | 2017
Miles Macquarrie of Leon’s Full Service | 2012
Eric Simpkins of Trois | 2007
ARTISANS
Baker Eric Arillo of La Calavera | 2017
Baker Betsy Gonzalez of Osono Bread | 2023
Baker of Alejandra Luaces of Hell Yeah Gluten Free | 2023
Baker Emma Schacke of Evergreen Butcher + Baker | 2023
Brewer Adam Beauchamp of Creature Comforts | 2017
Brewers Shawn Cooper & Joran Van Ginderachter of Halfway Crooks Beer | 2023
Brewer Crawford Moran of 5 Seasons | 2012
Butcher Sean Schacke of Evergreen Butcher + Baker | 2023
Chocolatier Elaine Reed & Matt Weyandt of Xocolatl | 2017
Roaster Aaron Fender of Portrait Coffee | 2023
Roaster Jared Karr of East Pole Coffee | 2017
Roaster Emily Letia of Empire State South | 2012
AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2012, 2017, 2023
CHEFS
Tatsu Aikawa | Kemuri-Tatsu-Ya | 2017
John Bates | The Noble Pig | 2012
Adam Brick | Vino Vino | 2017
Damien Brockaway | P6 At The Line | 2017
David Bull | Congress Austin | 2012
Tyson Cole | Uchi | 2012
Jason Dady | Jason Dady Restaurants | 2012
Kareem El-Ghayesh | KQ BBQ | 2023
Ned Elliott | Foreign & Domestic | 2012
Geoff Ellis | Mum Foods | 2023
Kevin Fink | Emmer & Rye | 2017
Michael Fojtasek | Olamaie | 2017
Aaron Franklin | Franklin Barbecue | 2012
Bryce Gilmore | Barley Swine | 2012
Brandon Martinez | The Noble Pig | 2012
Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel | Birdie’s | 2023
Emil Oliva | Leche de Tigre | 2023
Rene Ortiz | La Condesa | 2012
Page Pressley | Emmer & Rye | 2017
Paul Qui | Uchiko | 2012
Rich Reimboldt | Better Half | 2023
Edgar Rico | Nixta Taqueria | 2023
Keith Rzepecki | Hestia | 2023
Max Snyder | Pitchfork Pretty | 2017
Michael Sohocki | Carillon | 2012
Pieter Sypesteyn | Cookhouse | 2017
Fiore Tedesco | L’Oca d’Oro | 2017
Amanda Turner | Olamaie | 2023
Miguel Vidal | Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ | 2017
Quealy Watson | The Monterey | 2012
Andrew Weissman | Osteria Il Sogno | 2012
Andrew Wiseheart | Contingo | 2012
PASTRY CHEFS
Tavel Bristol-Joseph | Emmer & Rye | 2017
Derrick Flynn | Este | 2023
Daniela Herrera | Counter 3.Five.VII. | 2017
Casandra Perez-Martinez | Comedor | 2023
Plinio Sandalio | Carillon | 2012
Phillip Speer | Uchiko | 2012
RESTAURATEURS
Brian Batch & Ryan McElroy | Bird Bird Biscuit | 2023
Charlie Biedenhern | Bakery Lorraine | 2017
Nicola Blaque | Mi Roti | 2023
Chad Carey | Empty Stomach Group | 2017
Andrew Ho & Sean Wen | Curry Boys BBQ | 2023
Jeremy Mendrell | Bakery Lorraine | 2017
Anne Ng | Bakery Lorraine | 2017
BARTENDERS
Erin Ashford | Holiday | 2023
Madelyn Kay | VOX Table | 2017
Benjamin Krick | Juniper Tar | 2017
Jeret Pena | Esquire Tavern | 2012
SOMMELIERS
Steven Dilley | Bufalina | 2017
Arjav Ezekiel | Birdie’s | 2023
June Rodill | Congress Austin | 2012
Alex Wheatley Bell | Aviary Wine & Kitchen | 2023
Rania Zayyat | Bufalina | 2023
ARTISANS
Bakers Ben and Phoebe Hollander | Casper Fermentables | 2023
Brewer Dustin Baker | Roadmap Brewing Co. | 2023
Brewer Kevin Brand | 512 Brewing Company | 2012
Brewer Will Jaquiss | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | 2023
Brewer Joe Mohrfeld | Pinthouse Pizza | 2017
Brewer Brian Peters | Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que | 2012
Charcutier Bryan Butler | Salt & Time | 2017
Charcutier Ben Runkle | Salt & Time | 2017
Roaster Clancy Rose | Wild Gift | 2017
BOSTON AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2003, 2006, 2009, 2015, 2020
CHEFS
Mark Allen | Le Soir | 2003
Michael Bergin | The Salty Pig | 2020
Jamie Bissonette | Toro | 2009
Jason Bond | Bondir | 2015
Gabriel Bremer | Salts | 2006
Patrick Campbell | Cafe Art Science | 2015
Tracy Chang | Pagu | 2020
Cara Chigazola | Oleana | 2015
Chris Chung | Uni | 2009
Sasha Coleman | Tanam | 2020
John DaSilva | Spoke | 2015
Matthew Delisle | L’Espalier | 2015
Dante deMagistris | blu | 2003
Louis DiBiccari | Sel de la Terre | 2009
Carl Dooley | Craigie on Main | 2015
Josh Elliott | Toro | 2020
Tiffani Faison | Big Heart Hospitality | 2020
Charlie Foster | Woods Hill | 2020
Gabriel Frasca | Straight Wharf | 2006
Richard Garcia | Tastings Win Bar | 2009
Geoff Gardner | Sel de la Terra | 2006
Will Gilson | Garden at The Cellar | 2009
Nathan Gould | O Ya | 2020
Andres Grundy | Clio | 2009
Andy Husbands | Tremont 647 | 2006
Thomas John | Mantra | 2003
Jeremy Kean | Brassica | 2020
Rachel Klein | Aura | 2009
Michael Lombardi | SRV | 2020
Amanda Lydon | Ten Tables | 2006
Pino Maffeo | Restaurant L | 2006
Tony Maws | Craigie Street | 2006
Kevin O’Donnell | SRV | 2020
Marc Orfaly | Pigalle | 2003
Mike Pagliarini | Via Matta | 2009
Chris Parsons | Catch | 2009
Brian Pasko | Alcove | 2020
Cassie Piuma | Sarma | 2015
Irene & Margaret Mei | Mei Mei | 2015
David Reynoso | The Butcher Shop | 2006
Ana Sortun | Oleana | 2003
Anthony Susi | Sage | 2003
Ellie Tiglao | Tanam | 2020
PASTRY CHEFS
Rick Billings | Clio | 2006
Michelle Boland | Nightshade Noodle Bar | 2020
Joanne Chang | Flour | 2009
Renae Connolly | Cafe ArtScience | 2015
Michael Daly | Four Seasons | 2015
Sophie Gees | Oleana | 2020
Maura Kilpatrick | Sofra | 2009
Jiho Kim | L’Espalier | 2009
Alyssa Lieberman | New City Microcreamery | 2020
Lynn Moulton | blu | 2006
Ernie Quinones | Mantra | 2003
Hana Quon | Cafe Madeleine | 2020
Amber Renberg | blu | 2003
Rachel Sundet | Hungry Mother | 2015
BARTENDERS
Ran Duan | Baldwin Bar | 2015
Josh Gertsen | No. 9 Park | 2006
Naomi Levy | Eastern Standard | 2015
Ryan Lotz | Shore Leave | 2020
Will Piquette | Alcove | 2020
Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli | Craigie on Main | 2009
Ezra Star | Drink | 2015
SOMMELIERS
Joe Camper | Bar Boulud | 2015
Lauren Daddona | L’Espalier | 2015
Alex DeWinter | Grill 23 | 2006
Lauren Friel | Rebel Rebel | 2020
Theresa Paopao | Oleana | 2009
Jamie Puckett | Bar Boulud | 2020
ARTISANS
Brewer Bryan Greenhagen | Mystic Brewery | 2015
Charcutier Joshua Smith | New England Charcuterie | 2015
Koji Maker Rich Shih | OurCookQuest | 2020
Roaster Robert Rodriguez | Night Shift Brewing | 2020
CAROLINAS AWARD WINNERS
Class of 2013
CHEFS
Nathan Allen | Knife & Fork | 2013
Colin Bedford | Fearrington House | 2013
Justin Burdett | Ruka’s Table | 2013
Katie Button | Curate | 2013
Brian Canipelli | Cucina24 | 2013
Matt Dawes | The Bull & Beggar | 2013
William Dissen | The Market Place | 2013
Bill Greene | Artisanal | 2013
Travis Grimes | Husk | 2013
Vivian Howard | Chef & The Farmer | 2013
Josh Keeler | Two Boroughs Larder | 2013
Felix Meana | Curate | 2013
Mike Moore | Seven Sows Bourbon & Larder | 2013
Aaron Siegal | Fiery Ron’s | 2013
Jason Stanhope | Fig | 2013
Stuart Tracy | Butcher & The Bee | 2013
PASTRY CHEFS
Danielle Centeno | Escazú Artisan Chocolates | 2013
Katie Meddis | Rose’s Meat Market | 2013
Hallot Parson | Escazú Artisan Chocolates | 2013
BARTENDERS
Dean James | Peccadillo | 2013
Joe Raya | The Gin Joint | 2013
SOMMELIERS
Brad Ball | Social Wine Bar | 2013
Maximilian Kast | Fearrington House | 2013
ARTISANS
Baker David Schnell | Brown’s Court Bakery | 2013
Baker David Bauer | Farm and Sparrow | 2013
Brewer Walt & Luke Dickinson | Wicked Weed | 2013
Butcher Justin Meddis | Rose’s Meat Market | 2013
Roaster Marshall Hance | Mountain Air | 2013
CHICAGO AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2005, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2018, 2021
CHEFS
Brian Ahern | Boeufhaus | 2018
Jimmy Bannos Jr. | The Purple Pig | 2011
Greg Biggers | Chestnut Provisions | 2015
Graham Elliot Bowles | Avenues | 2005
Ryan Brosseau | Dear Margaret | 2021
Damarr Brown | Virtue Restaurant | 2021
Homaro Cantu | Moto | 2005
Christine Cikowski | Honey Butter Fried Chicken | 2015
Johnny Clark | Parachute | 2015
Pete Coenen | Cherry Circle Room | 2018
Abraham Conlon | Fat Rice | 2015
Curtis Duffy | Avenues | 2011
Kendal Duque | Sepia | 2008
Luke Feltz | Smyth & The Loyalist | 2021
Antonio Fiasche | Tempesta Market | 2018
Dirk Flanigan | The Gage | 2011
Tim Flores | Kasama | 2021
Tim Graham | Tru | 2008
Jason Hammel | Lula Cafe | 2005
Stephanie Izard | Girl & The Goat | 2011
Art Jackson | Pleasant House Bakery | 2015
Harold Jurado | Yusho | 2015
Gene Kato | Japonais | 2005
Beverly Kim | Parachute | 2015
Bill Kim | Le Lan | 2008
Won Kim | Kimski | 2021
Josh Kulp | Honey Butter Fried Chicken | 2015
Genie Kwon | Kasama | 2021
Donna Lee | Brown Bag Seafood Co. | 2018
César Murillo | North Pond | 2021
Christopher Nugent | Les Nomades | 2008
Chris Pandel | The Bristol | 2011
Jimmy Papadopoulos | Bellemore | 2018
Dave Park | Jeong | 2021
Ryan Pfieffer | Blackbird | 2018
Ryan Poli | Tavernita | 2011
Geoff Rhyne | SugerToad | 2011
Sarah Rinkavage | Lula Cafe | 2015
Missy Robbins | Spiaggia | 2005
Noah Sandoval | Oriole | 2018
Michael Sheerin | Blackbird | 2008
Todd Stein | MK | 2005
Kristine Subido | Wave | 2008
Bailey Sullivan | Monteverde | 2021
Giuseppe Tentori | Boka | 2008
Shin Thompson | Bonsoiree | 2011
Jared Van Camp | Old Town Social | 2011
Paul Virant | Vie | 2005
Julie Warpinski | Big Star | 2018
Eric “Chops” Wat | Lao Peng You | 2021
Lee Wolen | Boka | 2015
Erling Wu-Bower | Nico Osteria | 2015
Jonathan Zaragoza | Birrieria Zaragoza | 2018
Andrew Zimmerman | Sepia | 2011
RESTAURATEURS
Kevin Boehm | Boka Restaurant Group | 2011
Erin Bryne | Eastman Egg Company | 2015
Michael Ciaciak | Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits | 2018
Drew David | Eastman Egg Company | 2015
Matt Eisler & Kevin Heisner | Heisler Hospitality | 2015
Rob Katz | Boka Restaurant Group | 2011
Shawn McClain | Spring and Green Zebra | 2008
Hunter Swartz | Eastman Egg Company | 2015
PASTRY CHEFS
Tim Dahl | Blackbird | 2008
Patrick Fahy | Blackbird | 2015
Meg Galus | Cafe des Architectes | 2015
Tara Lane | Blackbird | 2005
Jimmy MacMillian | Cathedral Hall | 2015
Greg Mosko | NoMi at Park Hyatt Chicago | 2015
Elissa Narow | Custom House | 2008
Leigh Omilinsky | Nico Osteria | 2018
Anna Posey | The Publican | 2015
Natalie Saben | Avec & The Publican | 2021
Mindy Segal | Hot Chocolate | 2005
Amanda Shepherd | Lula Cafe | 2018
Emily Spurlin | Bad Hunter | 2018
Alex Stupak | Alinea | 2005
Lauren Terrill | Sepia & Proxi | 2021
Lucas Trahan | Ever | 2021
BARTENDERS
Kevin Beary | Three Dots & A Dash | 2018
Jacyara de Oliveira | Sportsman’s Club | 2015
Tyler Fry | Violet Hour | 2015
Josh Kinder | MK | 2008
Kristina Magro | Prairie School | 2018
Paul McGee | The Whistler | 2011
Donavan Mitchem | MONEYGUN | 2021
Adam Seger | Nacional 27 | 2005
Eric Simmons | What If Syndicate | 2021
Sarah Syman | The Dandy Crown | 2021
SOMMELIERS
Andrew Algren | Cherry Circle Room | 2018
Alex Augustine | Aba | 2021
Kimberlee Beeler | Boka | 2021
Ryan Arnold | Lettuce Entertain You | 2015
Fernando Beteta | The NoMi | 2005
Josh Kaplan | MK | 2008
Leslie Lamont | The Publican | 2018
Rachael Lowe | Sixteen | 2011
Michael McAvena | The Publican | 2011
ARTISANS
Baker Matt Pontarelli | The Exchange | 2021
Baker Alexander Roman | Somerset | 2018
Baker Greg Wade | Publican Quality Bread | 2015
Baker Sam Zeitlin | Zeitlin’s Delicatessen | 2021
Brewer Dave Bleitner | Off Color Brewing | 2015
Brewer Javiar & Jose Lopez | Casa Humilde | 2021
Brewer Brian Taylor | Whiner Beer | 2018
Charcutier Gregory Laketek | West Loop Salami | 2015
Roaster Xavier Alexander | Metric Coffee Co. | 2015
Tea Purveyors Taylor Cowan & Jordan Scherer | Spirit Tea | 2021
COLORADO AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2017, 2022
CHEFS
Manuel Barella Lopez | Bellota | 2022
Samuel Charles | The Way Back | 2017
Tajahi Cooke | Freedom Street Social | 2022
Michael Diaz de Leon | BRUTØ | 2022
Alex Figura | Dio Mio | 2017
Marcus Eng | The Way Back | 2017
Dave Hadley | The Samosa Shop Co. | 2022
Patrick Kerzetski | Pizzeria Locale | 2017
Max MacKissock | Bar Dough | 2017
Anna & Anthony Nguyen | Sap Sua | 2022
Jorel Pierce | Crafted Concepts | 2017
Cindhura Reddy | Spuntino | 2017
Steven Redzikowski | Acorn | 2017
Taylor Stark | The Wolf’s Tailor | 2022
Matthew Vawter | Mercantile Dining & Provisions | 2017
Kelly Whitaker | Basta | 2017
Spencer White | Dio Mio | 2017
Brian Wilson | Cart Driver LoHi | 2022
PASTRY CHEFS
Alberto Hernandez | Frasca Food & Wine | 2017
Gonzo Jimenez | Miette et Chocolate | 2017
David Lewis | Miette et Chocolate | 2017
Liliana Myers | Safta | 2022
RESTAURATEURS
Adam Branz & Jessica Richter | Split Lip | 2022
Danielle Cooke | Freedom Street Social | 2022
Bryan Dayton | Acorn, Brider & Oak at Fourteenth | 2017
Gerry Kim & Josh Gertzen | Frozen Matter | 2017
BARTENDERS
Austin Carson | Mizuna | 2017
Alex Jump | Death & Co. | 2022
Nicola Laurita | Williams & Graham | 2017
Mary Allison Wright and McLain Hedges | Yacht Club | 2022
SOMMELIERS
Chris Dunaway | The Little Nell | 2017
Carlin Karr | Frasca Food & Wine | 2017
Clara Klein | Sunday Vinyl | 2022
Chris Rogers | Tavernetta | 2022
ARTISANS
Baker Shawn Bergin | Bakery Four | 2022
Brewer Zach Coleman | TRVE Brewing Company | 2017
Butcher Nate Singer | Blackbelly Market | 2017
Chocolatiers Spencer & Sienna Bowie | Fortuna | 2017
Roaster Kevin Nealon | Huckleberry | 2017
CHEFS
Drew Adams | Bourbon Steak | 2018
Jason Alley | Comfort | 2010
Nathan Anda | Red Apron Butchery | 2014
Brittanny Anderson | Brenner Pass | 2022
Cathal Armstrong | Restaurant Eve | 2006
Kyle Bailey | The Arsenal at Bluejacket | 2014
Angel Barreto | Anju | 2022
Ian Boden | The Shack | 2014
Isaiah Billington | Woodberry Kitchen | 2010
Erik Bruner-Yang | Foreign National | 2018
Hari Cameron | a(MUSE). | 2018
Bobo Catoe | Alewife | 2022
Bertrand Chemel | 2941 | 2010
Tony Chittum | Dish and Notti Bianche | 2006
Steve Chu | Ekiben | 2018
Tony Conte | The Oval Room | 2006
RJ Cooper | Vidalia | 2006
Opie Crooks | A Rake’s Progress | 2018
Tom Cunanan | Bad Saint | 2018
Brad Deboy | Elle | 2018
Paolo Dungca | Hiraya and PogiBoy | 2022
Michael Friedman | The Red Hen | 2014
Austin Fausett | Trummer’s On Main | 2014
Katsuya Fukushima | Café Atlantico and Minibar | 2006
Rubén García | minibar | 2010
Jerome Grant | Sweet Home Café | 2018
Lee Gregory | The Roosevelt | 2014
Matt Hill | Charlie Palmer Steak | 2010
Mike Isabella | Kapnos | 2014
Benjamin Lambert | Restaurant Nora | 2010
Jamie Leeds | 15 ria | 2003
George Marsh | Parts & Labor | 2014
Dean Maupin | Keswick Hall | 2010
Matthew McGee | RANGE | 2014
Demetri Mechelis | Martha Dear | 2022
Clayton Miller | Trummer's on Main | 2010
Daniela Moreira | Call Your Mother | 2018
Masako Morishita | Maxwell Park | 2022
Laine Myers | Oro | 2022
Kwame Onwuachi | Kith/Kin | 2018
Morou Outtara | Signatures | 2003
Joe Palma | Bourbon Steak | 2014
Phillip Perrow & Caleb Shriver | Dutch & Company | 2014
Carlos Raba | Clavel | 2018
Graeme Ritchie | VOLT | 2014
Aaron Silverman | Rose’s Luxury | 2014
John Shields | Town House Restaurant | 2010
Joe Sparatta | Heritage | 2014
Johnny Spero | minibar | 2014
Nick Stefanelli | Bibiana | 2010
Kevin Tien | Himitsu | 2018
Koji Terano | Sushi-Ko | 2003
Fabio Trabocchi | Maestro | 2003
Bart Vandaele | Belga Café | 2006
David Varley | Bourbon Steak | 2010
Bryan Voltaggio | VOLT | 2010
John Wabeck | Firefly | 2003
Cliff Wharton | TenPenh | 2003
Nobu Yamazaki | Sushi Taro | 2010
Noriaki Yasutake | Perry’s | 2006
Eric Ziebold | CityZen | 2006
PASTRY CHEFS
Charbel Abrache | Seylou Bakery | 2018
Giane Cavaliere | Rouge 24 | 2014
Heather Chittum | Dish and Notti Bianche | 2006
Annie Coleman | Reveler’s Hour and Tail Up Goat | 2022
Megan Fitzroy Phelan | Longoven | 2018
Chris Ford | Trummer's on Main | 2010
Steve Klc | Jaleo | 2003
Hichem Lahreche | Kinkead’s | 2006
Tiffany MacIsaac | Birch & Barley | 2010
Sarah Malphrus | Woodberry Kitchen | 2014
Karen Urie Shields | Town House Restaurant | 2010
Tom Wellings | Maestro | 2006
RESTAURATEURS
Andrew Dana, & Chris Brady | Call Your Mother | 2018
Debby Portillo | 2Fifty Texas BBQ | 2022
Sahil Rahman & Rahul Vinod | RASA | 2022
BARTENDERS
Derek Brown | Columbia Room | 2014
Gina Chersevani | PS 7's | 2010
Sophia Kim | Longoven | 2022
Brandon Peck | The Jasper | 2018
Bryan Tetorakis | Rouge 24 | 2014
Todd Thrasher | Restaurant Eve and The PX | 2006
Stefan Trummer | Trummer's on Main | 2010
Andon Whitehorn | Alewife | 2022
SOMMELIERS
Nadine Brown | Charlie Palmer Steakhouse | 2006
Felicia Colbert | A Rake’s Progress | 2018
Julie Dalton | Wit & Wisdom | 2018
Andrew Elder | Bresca and Jônt | 2022
Greg Engert | Birch & Barley | 2010
Sarah Horvitz | Oyster Oyster | 2022
Brent Kroll | Neighborhood Restaurant Group | 2014
Darlin Kulla | Succotash | 2018
Julian Mayor | Bourbon Steak | 2014
Carlton McCoy | Sou'Wester | 2010
ARTISANS
Baker Jonathan Bethony | Seylou Bakery | 2018
Baker Rachel De Jong | Cou Cou Rachou | 2022
Baker Evrim Dogu & Evin Dogu | Sub Rosa Bakery | 2014
Brewer Dave Coleman & Mike McGarvey | Three Stars Brewing | 2014
Brewer Josey Schwartz | Suspended Brewing Co. | 2022
Brewer Matt Tarpey | The Veil Brewing Co. | 2018
Butcher Benjamin Thompson | The Rock Barn | 2014
Chocolatier Ashleigh Pearson | Petite Soeur | 2022
Pitmaster Fernando González | 2Fifty Texas BBQ | 2022
Roaster Jay Caragay | Spro Coffee | 2014
Roaster Evan Howe | Small Planes Coffee | 2018
DALLAS-FORT WORTH AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2007, 2021
CHEFS
Anthony Bombaci | Nana | 2007
Junior Borges | Meridian | 2021
Marc Cassel | Dragonfly at Hotel Zaza | 2007
Christian Dortch | Georgie by Curtis Stone | 2021
Matt Ford | Billy Can Can | 2021
David Gilbert | Luqa | 2007
Scott Gottlich | Bijoux | 2007
Sharon Hage | York Street | 2007
Lanny Lancarte | Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana | 2007
Kevin Maxey | Craft | 2007
Tracy Miller | LOCAL | 2007
Misti Norris | Petra and The Beast | 2021
Jimmy Park | Shoyo | 2021
Andrea Shackelford | Harvest Seasonal Kitchen | 2021
Tre Wilcox | Abacus | 2007
RESTAURATEURS
Andrew Chen | Monkey King Noodle Co. | 2021
Emma and Travis Heim | Heim Barbecue | 2021
PASTRY CHEFS
Katherine Clapner | Stephan Pyles | 2007
Shannon Swindle | Craft | 2007
Maricsa Trejo | La Casita Bakeshop | 2021
Morgan Wilson | Bijoux | 2007
SOMMELIERS
Lauren Loiselle | Homewood | 2021
James Tidwell | Café on the Green | 2007
BARTENDERS
Justin Beam | Craft | 2007
George Kaiho | Jettison | 2021
ARTISANS
Baker Jessica and Seth Brammer | Lenore’s Bagels | 2021
Baker Matthew Ramirez | Lucia | 2021
Butcher Nathan Abeyta | Deep Cuts | 2021
Pitmaster Joe Zavala | Zavala’s Barbecue | 2021
HAWAII AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2012
CHEFS
Christopher Kulis | Capische | 2012
Quinten Frye | Salt Kitchen | 2012
Doug Kocol | Salt Kitchen | 2012
Andrew Le | The Pig and the Lady | 2012
Cameron Lewark | Spago Maui | 2012
Nick Mastrascusa | Beach Tree | 2012
Mark Noguchi | Pili Hawaii | 2012
Sheldon Simeon | Star Noodle | 2012
Wade Ueoka | Alan Wong’s | 2012
Jojo Vasquez | Plantation House Restaurant | 2012
PASTRY CHEFS
Michelle Karr-Ueoka | Alan Wong’s | 2012
Elizabeth McDonald | Mala Ocean Tavern | 2012
RESTAURATEUR
Ed Kenney | Town and Uptown Catering | 2021
BARTENDER
Dave Newman | Pint + Jigger | 2012
HOUSTON AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2011, 2019
CHEFS
Natasha Douglas | Better Luck Tomorrow | 2019
Randy Evans | Haven | 2011
David Grossman | Branch Water Tavern | 2011
Manabu Horiuchi | Kata Robata | 2011
Drake Leonards | Eunice | 2019
Bobby Matos | State of Grace | 2019
Jonny Rhodes | Indigo | 2019
Jeramie Robison | Cinq | 2011
Randy Rucker | Bootsie’s | 2011
Chris Shepherd | Catalan | 2011
Seth Siegel-Gardner | Kata Robata | 2011
Patrick Feges & Erin Smith | Feges BBQ | 2019
Kaitlin Steets | Theodore Rex | 2019
Nick Wong | UB Preserv | 2019
Jamie Zelko | Zelko Bistro | 2011
PASTRY CHEFS
Vanarin Kuch | Tiny Boxwoods | 2011
Meredith Larke | Uchi Houston | 2019
Chris Leung | Bootsie’s | 2011
RESTAURATEURS
Bryan Caswell | Reef, Stella, Sola & Little Bigs | 2011
Jasmine Chida | Sweet Cup Gelato | 2019
David Keck | Goodnight Hospitality | 2019
BARTENDERS
Westin Galleymore | Underbelly Hospitality | 2019
Bobby Heugel | Angil Bar & Refuge | 2011
Tommy Ho | Anvil Bar & Refuge | 2019
SOMMELIER
Sean Beck | Backstreet Cafe | 2011
Andres Blanco | Caracol | 2019
Lindsay Thomas | Pappas Bros. Steakhouse | 2019
ARTISANS
Baker Matthieu Cabon | Magnol French Baking | 2019
Roasters Benji Aguilar & Kaitlin O'Brien | Xela | 2019
KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2014, 2022
CHEFS
Brian Baxter | The Catbird Seat | 2022
Matt Gallaher | Knox Mason | 2014
Michael Hanna | St. Vito Focacceria | 2022
Julio Hernandez | Maíz De La Vida | 2022
Jake Howell | Peninsula | 2022
Michael Hudman | Hog & Hominy | 2014
Philip Krajeck | Rolf & Daughters | 2014
Matt Lackey | Flyte World Dining & Wine | 2014
Brian Lea & Leina Horii | Kisser | 2022
Keri Moser | IvyWild | 2014
Annie Pettry | Decca | 2014
Colby Rasavong | Audrey | 2022
Pamela Stevenson | Henrietta Red | 2022
Andrew Ticer | Hog & Hominy | 2014
Levon Wallace | Proof on Main | 2014
RESTAURATEURS
Benjamin and Max Goldberg | Strategic Hospitality | 2014
David Mitchell | Mitchell Deli | 2014
Chad Newton and Gracie Nguyen | East Side Banh Mi and East Side Pho | 2022
PASTRY CHEFS
Kayla Swartout | Capitol Grille at The Hermitage Hotel | 2014
Keaton Vasek & Michael Werrell | The Continental | 2022
BARTENDERS
Susie Hoyt | The Silver Dollar | 2014
Doug Monroe | Patterson House | 2014
Hayley Teague | Hathorne | 2022
Laura Unterberg | The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club | 2022
Kenneth Vanhooser | The Optimist | 2022
SOMMELIERS
Julie DeFriend | Oak Room at the Seelbach Hilton | 2014
Jon Kearns | Yolan at The Joseph | 2022
ARTISANS
Baker Alyssa Gangeri | The Butter Milk Ranch | 2022
Brewers Sam Cruz and Jerry Gnagy | Against the Grain Brewery | 2014
Brewer Nate Underwood | Harding House Brewing Co. | 2022
Butchers Wesley Adam & Patrick Davidson | Bare Bones | 2022
Butcher Jay Denham | Curehouse | 2014
Chocolatier Scott Witherow | Olive & Sinclair | 2014
Roaster James Tooil | Argo Sons Coffee | 2014
Sake Brewer Byron Stithem | Proper Sake Co. | 2022
LAS VEGAS AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2005, 2008
CHEFS
Zach Allen | Carnevino | 2008
Anthony Amoroso | Michael Mina | 2008
Richard Chen | Wing Lei | 2005
Gerald Chin | PiPS Cucina & Wine Bar | 2008
Gregory Engelhardt | Andre’s | 2008
Sean Griffin | Neros | 2005
Martin Heierling | Sensi | 2005
Wesley Holton | Daniel Boulud Brasserie | 2008
Joe Isidori | DJT at Trump International Hotel | 2008
Eric Klein | SW Steakhouse | 2005
Jeremy Lieb | Le Cirque | 2005
Steve Mannino | Olives | 2005
Sven Mede | Nobhill | 2005
Mike Minor | Border Grill | 2008
Bryan Ogden | Bradley Ogden | 2005
Vincent Pouessel | Aureole | 2005
Brian Rae | RM Seafood | 2008
Philippe Rispoli | Daniel Boulud Brasserie | 2005
Jacques Van Staden | Alizé | 2005
PASTRY CHEFS
Tommy Alan | Alizé | 2005
Kenneth Magana | Sensi | 2005
Ralph Perrazzo | Bradley Ogden | 2005
Uyen Nguyen | Guy Savoy | 2008
BARTENDERS
Amanda Gager | StripSteak | 2008
Drew Levinson | Bellagio | 2005
SOMMELIERS
Luis de Santos | Wolfgang Puck | 2005
Michael Shearin | DJT at Trump International Hotel | 2008
LOS ANGELES AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2021
CHEFS
Vartan Abgaryan | 71Above | 2017
Tristan Aitchison | Providence | 2017
Govind Armstrong | Table 8 | 2004
Spencer Bezaire | Eszett | 2021
William Bradley | Addison | 2010
Alvin Cailan | Eggslut | 2014
Chris Carrillo | République | 2021
Chuy Cervantes | Damian | 2021
Roy Choi | Kogi | 2010
Michael Cimarusti | Water Grill | 2004
Jill Davie | Josie | 2006
Cole Dickinson | Ink | 2014
Vinny Dotolo & Jon Shook | Animal | 2010
Brian Dunsmoor | The Hart and the Hunter | 2014
Gareth Evans | Gwen | 2017
Neal Fraser | Grace | 2004
Ray Garcia | Fig | 2010
Lee Gross | M Café de Chaya | 2006
Sean Hardy | The Belvedere at The Peninsula | 2006
Rory Herrmann | Bouchon Bistro | 2010
Sarah Hymanson and Sara Kramer | Kismet | 2017
Mohammad Islam | Chateau Marmont | 2006
Holly Jivin | The Bazaar by Jose Andres | 2017
Joe Johnson | Charcoal Venice | 2017
Jackson Kalb | Jame Enoteca and Ospi | 2021
Ari Kolender | Found Oyster | 2021
Jessica Koslow | Sqirl | 2014
Jason Knibb | Nine-Ten | 2010
Vivian Ku | Joy and Pine & Crane | 2021
Ludovic Lefebvre | Bastide | 2006
David LeFevre | Water Grill | 2006
David Lentz | Hungry Cat | 2006
Walter Manzke | Church + State | 2010
Ori Menashe | Bestia | 2014
Kyungbin Min | hanchic | 2021
David Myers | Sona | 2004
Niki Nakayama | n/naka | 2014
Bryant Ng | The Spice Table | 2014
Justin Pichetrungsi | Anajak Thai | 2021
Zachary Pollack | Pizzeria Ortica | 2010
Javier Ramos | Sqirl | 2017
James Richardson | Nook | 2006
Carlos Salgado | Taco Maria | 2017
Stephan Samson | Pizzeria Ortica | 2010
Daniel Son | Katsu Sando | 2021
Diana Stavaridis | BLD | 2010
Atsushi Takatsuki | MB Post | 2014
Ken Takayama | Melisse | 2010
Ari Taymor | Alma | 2014
Miles Thompson | Allumette | 2014
Troy N. Thompson | Jer-ne | 2004
Kris Tominaga | The Hart and the Hunter | 2014
Jason Travi | La Terza | 2006
Alison Trent | Ysabel | 2017
Michael Voltaggio | The Dining Room | 2010
Jonathan Whitener | Animal | 2014
Brooke Williamson & Nick Roberts | Amuse Café | 2004
Kuniko Yagi | Sona | 2010
Johnny Zone | Howlin' Ray's | 2017
PASTRY CHEFS
Gregory Baumgartner | 71Above | 2017
Elizabeth Belkind | Grace | 2006
Kristy Choo | Jin Patisserie | 2006
Carlos Enriquez | Patina Restaurant Group | 2014
Thomas Gerard | Patina | 2004
Kei Hasegawa | Matsuhisa | 2014
Jordan Kahn | XIV | 2010
Jessie Liu | Providence | 2017
Gemma Matsuyama | OTOTO and Tsubaki | 2021
Ron Mendoza | Ortolan | 2006
David Rodriguez | Providence | 2014
Adrian Vasquez | Providence | 2010
Julien Wagner | Opaline | 2004
RESTAURATEURS
Or Amsalam & Alex Phaneuf | Hasiba and Lodge Bread | 2021
Armando De La Torre Jr. | Guisados | 2017
Adam Fleischman | Umami Burger | 2010
Mike Kassar & Micah Wexler | Wexler’s Deli | 2017
Jeff Mahin | Stella Barra Pizzeria | 2014
Zoe Nathan & Josh Loeb | Rustic Canyon | 2010
Briana Valdez | HomeState | 2021
BARTENDERS
Eric Alperin | The Varnish | 2010
Chris Amirault | Otium | 2017
Kiowa Bryan | Eveleigh | 2014
Mike Capoferri | Thunderbolt | 2021
Julian Cox | Rivera | 2010
Brian Kimmet | Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante | 2004
Vincenzo Marianella | Providence | 2006
Devon Tarby | Honeycut | 2014
Yael Vengroff | The Spare Room | 2017
SOMMELIERS
Kevin Caravelli | Maude | 2017
Rob Harpest | Bouchon | 2014
Helen Johannesen | Helen's Wine Shop | 2017
Christopher Miller | Spago | 2010
Chloe Miranda | Birdie G’s | 2021
Taylor Parsons | République | 2014
Sam Rethmeier | République | 2021
Jesse Rodriguez | Addison | 2010
Matthew Straus | Wilshire | 2006
ARTISANS
Baker Arturo Enciso | Gusto Bread | 2021
Baker Andy Kadin | Bub & Grandma’s | 2017
Baker Nicole Rucker | Gjelina Take Away | 2014
Butcher Teresa Cabansag | Gwen | 2021
Butchers Erika Nakamura & Amelia Posada | Lindy & Grundy | 2014
Chocolatier David Menkes | LetterPress Chocolate | 2017
Roaster Charlie Habegger | Handsome Coffee Roasters | 2014
Roaster Zayde Naquib | Bar Nine | 2017
Sfoglino Francesco Allegro Rossoblu | 2021
MIAMI AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2004, 2008, 2016, 2021
CHEFS
Tim Andriola | Timo | 2004
Zach Bell | Café Boulud | 2008
Michael Beltran | Ariete Hospitality Group | 2021
Michael Bloise | Wish | 2008
Jeffrey Brana | Norman's | 2004
Alberto Cabrera | Karu Restaurant | 2008
Alex Chang | Vagabond | 2016
Nando & Valerie Chang | Itamae | 2021
Clay Conley | Azul | 2008
William Crandall | Izzy's Fish and Oysters | 2016
Christopher Eagle | Cielo | 2008
Tristen Epps | Red Rooster Overtown | 2021
Jimmy Everett | Valentino Cucina Italiana | 2016
Luciana Giangrandi & Alex Meyer | Boia De | 2021
Carmen Gonzalez | Carmen the Restaurant | 2004
Kurtis Jantz | Trump International Sonesta | 2008
Brad Kilgore | Alter | 2016
Edgar Leal & Mariana Montero De Castro | Cacao | 2004
Rick Mace | Cafe Boulud at Brazilian Court Hotel | 2016
Jeff McInnis | The DiLido Beach Club | 2008
José Mendín | Pubbelly Restaurant Group | 2016
David Mullen | Angle | 2008
Jon Nguyen | Tran An | 2021
Diego Oka | La Mar | 2016
Niven Patel | Michael's Genuine | 2016
Frank & Andrea Randazzo | Talula | 2004
Jamila Ross & Akino West | Rosie's Miami | 2021
Steve Santana | Taquiza | 2016
Sergio Sigala | Casa Tua | 2004
Phuket Thongsodchareondee | Cake Thai Kitchen | 2016
Jordi Vallès | Mosaico | 2004
Cesar Zapata | The Federal | 2016
Pablo Zitzmann | Zitz Sum | 2021
PASTRY CHEFS
Sylvain Bortolini | Faena Hotel Miami Beach | 2016
Malka Espinel | Johnny V’s | 2008
Jose Luis Flores | OLA | 2004
Joel Lahon | Nobu | 2008
Megan Pidgeon | Glazed Donuts | 2016
Samira Saade | Bachour | 2021
Maximo Santiago | Mundo | 2004
RESTAURATEURS
Randy Alonso & Chris Hudnall | Lost Boy Dry Goods | 2021
Jeff Latulippe | DIRT | 2016
Monica "Mika" Leon | Caja Caliente | 2021
Sergio Navarro & Andreas Schreiner | Pubbelly Restaurant Group | 2016
BARTENDERS
Ame Brewster | Café Boulud | 2008
Gui Jaroschy | Broken Shaker | 2016
Christian Rolon | Regent Cocktail Club | 2016
Will Thompson | Jaguar Sun | 2021
Chad Weller | Rumi | 2004
SOMMELIERS
Cynthia Betancourt | Azul | 2008
Jeremy Broto-mur | Cafe Boulud | 2016
Roberto Colombi | Cielo | 2008
J.C. Santana | The Bastion Collection | 2021
Daniel Toral | 50 Eggs | 2016
ARTISANS
Baker Matteson Koche | El Bagel | 2021
Baker Zak Stern | Zak the Baker | 2016
Brewer Rauf Khoffner | Khoffner Brewery | 2016
Butchers Jason & Melanie Schoendorfer | Babe's Meat & Counter | 2021
Roaster Sergio Boppel | Great Circle Coffee | 2021
Roaster Brandon Wells | Wells Coffee Co. | 2016
NAPA AWARD WINNERS
Class of 2009
CHEFS
Jeremy Fox | Ubuntu | 2009
Christopher Kostow | The Restaurant at Meadowood | 2009
Eric Korsh and Ginevra Iverson | Restaurant Eloise | 2009
Jesse Mallgren | Madrona Manor | 2009
Nick Ritchie | Bottega | 2009
Matt Spector | JoLē | 2009
John Stewart and Duskie Estes | Zazu and Bovolo | 2009
Philip Tessier | Bouchon | 2009
John Toulze | The Girl and The Fig | 2009
RESTAURATEURS
Duncan Gott | Taylor’s Automatic Refresher | 2009
PASTRY CHEF
Deanie Hickox-Fox | Ubuntu | 2009
BARTENDER
Scott Beattie | Artisanal Cocktails | 2009
SOMMELIERS
Yoon Ha | La Toque | 2009
Geoff Kruth | The Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant | 2009
NEW ENGLAND AWARD WINNERS
Class of 2014, 2023
CHEFS
Robert Andreozzi | Pizza Marvin | 2023
Jeremy Broucek | Bread & Friends | 2023
Eric Brown | Thick Neck | 2023
Tyler Burnley & Chad Hoffer | Thames Street Kitchen | 2014
Scott LaChapelle | Pickerel | 2023
Chris Fischer | Beach Plum Inn & Restaurant | 2014
Nicholas Gillespie | Dune Brothers | 2023
Valerie Goldman | The Honey Paw | 2023
James Hackney | Twenty-Eight Atlantic | 2014
Mayumi Hattori | Straight Wharf | 2014
Evan Hennessey | Stages at One Washington | 2014
Matt Jennings | Farmstead Inc. | 2014
James Mark | north | 2014
Luke Mersfelder | Bywater | 2023
Nikhil Naiker | Nimki | 2023
Ravin “Bas” Nakjaroen | Long Grain | 2014
Cyle Reynolds | Crispy Gai | 2023
Jake Rojas | Tallulah on Thames | 2014
Manny Rojas | Or, The Whale | 2023
Dan Sauer | 7a Foods | 2014
Patrick Soucy | Ceia Kitchen + Bar | 2014
Ben Sukle | birch | 2014
Andrew Taylor & Michael Wiley | Eventide Oyster Co. and Hugo’s | 2014
Derek Wagner | Nicks on Broadway | 2014
Justin Walker | Earth at Hidden Pond | 2014
Basil Yu | Yagi Noodles | 2023
Neil Zabriskie | Regards | 2023
RESTAURATEURS
Nancy Batista-Caswell | Caswell Restaurant Group | 2014
Bennett Coffey & Kyleen Keenan | Not Your Sugar Mamas | 2014
Marisa Lewiecki & Jordan Rubin | Bar Futo and Mr. Tuna | 2023
Andrea Solimeo & Taylor Oliver | Pizzeria Gemelle, Ventuno, and Via Mare | 2023
BARTENDERS
Arvid Brown | Room for Improvement | 2023
Jay Carr | The Eddy | 2014
Britt Simons | The Eddy | 2023
Andrew Volk | Portland Hunt & Alpine Club | 2014
PASTRY CHEFS
Melissa Denmark | Gracie’s | 2014
Ilma Lopez | Piccolo | 2014
Georgia Macon | Twelve | 2023
SOMMELIER
Bethany Caliaro | Gift Horse and Oberlin | 2023
Tanya McDonough | Straight Wharf and Ventuno | 2014
Kelsey Shaw | Bayberry Garden | 2023
ARTISANS
Baker Peter Kobulnicky | Foremost Baking Company | 2014
Baker Ian Cappelano | Foremost Baking Company | 2014
Baker Mike Lingwall | Foremost Baking Company | 2014
Brewer Nathan Sanborn | Rising Tide Brewery | 2014
Fermentor Eli Cayer | Urban Farm Fermentory | 2014
Roaster Will Pratt | Tandem Coffee Roasters | 2014
Roaster Eric Lepine | New Harvest Coffee Roasters | 2014
NEW ORLEANS AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2003, 2012, 2016, 2022
CHEFS
Blake Aguillard & Trey Smith | Saint-Germain | 2022
Colleen Allerton-Hollier & Camille Staub | Luncheon | 2022
Adam Biderman | The Company Burger | 2012
Scott Boswell | Stella! | 2003
Frank Brunacci | Victor | 2003
Daniel Causgrove | Windsor Court Hotel | 2016
Justin Devillier | Balise & La Petite Grocery | 2016
Anna Giordano | Anna’s | 2022
Michael Gulotta | MoPho | 2016
Ryan Hacker | Brennan’s | 2022
Ben Hammond | Cochon | 2012
Jeffrey Hansell | Oxlot 9 | 2016
Alex Harrell | Angeline | 2016
Brett Jones | Barracuda | 2016
Amarys & Jordan Herndon | Palm&Pine | 2022
Miles Landrem | Johnny Sánchez | 2016
Brian Landry | Borgne | 2012
Justin LeBlanc | Bevi Seafood Co. | 2016
Will Lester | Dovetail Bar | 2022
Donald Link | Herbsaint | 2003
Phillip Lopez | Root | 2012
Manish Patel | Tava Indian Street Food | 2022
Ryan Prewitt | Pêche | 2016
Alon Shaya | Domenica | 2012
David Slater | Emeril's | 2012
Michael Stoltzfus | Coquette | 2012Seth Temple | Le Chat Noir | 2022
Peter Vasquez | Marisol | 2003
Philip Whitmarsh | Jewel of the South | 2022
Rebecca Wilcomb | Herbsaint | 2016
Thomas Wolfe | Wolfe’s | 2003
Tobias Womack | Red's Chinese | 2016
Jonathan Wright | Grill Room | 2003
Sue Zemanick | Gautreau's | 2012
Nathanial Zimet | Boucherie | 2012
PASTRY CHEFS
Blake Abene | Square Root | 2016
Rebecca Cohen | Stella! | 2012
James Farnum | La Petite Grocery | 2022
Kelly Fields | Restaurant August | 2012
Kaitlin Guerin | Lagniappe Baking | 2022
Joy Jessup | Rene Bistrot | 2003
Megan Roen | Bayona | 2003
Patrick Wellman | Coquette | 2016
RESTAURATEURS
Aaron Burgau, Leon Touzet, & Pierre Touzet | Patois and Trūburger | 2012
Caitlin Carney & Marcus Jacobs | Marjie’s Grill and Seafood Sally’s | 2022
BARTENDERS
Jesse Carr | Balise | 2016
Nick Detrich | Cane and Table | 2016
Chris Hannah | Arnaud's French 75 | 2012
James Ives | Cure | 2012
SOMMELIERS
Reno DeRanieri | Link Restaurant Group | 2016
John Mitchell | Stella! | 2012
DJ Piazza | Margot’s | 2022
ARTISANS
Baker Graison Gill | Bellegarde Bakery | 2016
Butcher Bart Bell | Crescent Pie & Sausage Company | 2012
Butcher Leighann Smith | Dryades Public Market | 2016
Roaster Geoffrey Meeker | French Truck Coffee | 2016
CHEFS
Thomas Allan | The Modern | 2015
Mark Andelbradt & Makoto Okuwa | Morimoto | 2006
Michael Anthony | Gramercy Tavern | 2007
Greg Baxtrom | Olmsted | 2017
Justin Bazdarich | Speedy Romeo | 2013
Franklin Becker | Brasserie | 2006
Jonathan Benno | Per Se | 2005
Abram Bissell | The NoMad | 2013
Jamison Blankenship | Morimoto | 2009
Aaron Bludorn | Cafe Boulud | 2017
Dante Boccuzzi | Aureole | 2003
Justin Bogle | Gilt | 2010
Eric Bolyard | Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels | 2019
Gregory Brainin | Jean Georges Restaurants | 2006
Trigg Brown | Win Son | 2019
Jean-Francois Bruel | Daniel | 2003
Anne Burrell | Centro Vinoteca | 2008
PJ Calapa | Ai Fiori | 2013
Jackie Carnesi | Nura | 2023
Marco Canora | Hearth | 2005
Aaron Chambers | Boulud Sud | 2011
Michael Chernow | The Meatball Shop | 2013
Amanda Cohen | Dirt Candy | 2009
Leah Cohen | Pig and Khao | 2013
Patrick Connolly | Bobo | 2009
Matt Conroy | Oxomoco | 2019
Chris Cote | Pearl Street Supper Club | 2023
Suzanne Cupps | Untitled | 2017
John Daley | New York Sushi Ko I 2015
Josh DeChellis | Sumile | 2005
Alan Delgado | Oxomoco | 2020
Colin Devlin | DuMont Burger | 2009
Harold Dieterle | Perilla | 2009
Angela Dimayuga | Mission Chinese | 2017
Paul Donnelly | Tuxedo Hospitality | 2020
Wylie Dufresne | wd-50 | 2005
Daniel Eardley | Chestnut | 2007
Josh Eden | Shorty's .32 | 2008
Ham & Sohla El-Waylly | Hail Mary | 2017
Josh Emett | Gordon Ramsay at The London | 2008
Calvin Eng | Bonnie’s | 2023
Tony Esnault | Alain Ducasse at The Essex House | 2006
Aretah Ettarh | Gramercy Tavern | 2023
Iacopo Falai | Falai | 2006
Brad Farmerie | Public | 2005
Neil Ferguson | Allen & Delancey | 2008
Marc Forgione | Marc Forgione | 2010
John Fraser | Dovetail | 2008
Shea Gallante | Cru | 2005
Markus Glocker | Gordon Ramsay | 2010
Esther Ha | Momofuku Ko | 2023
Jason Hall | Gotham Bar & Grill | 2010
Evan Hanczor | Parish Hall | 2013
Eric Hara | davidburke & donatella | 2007
Emma Hearst | Sorella | 2010
Bobby Hellen | Resto | 2010
Justin Hilbert | Gwynnett St. | 2013
Daniel Holzman | The Meatball Shop | 2013
Craig Hopson | Picholine | 2007
Matt Hyland | Emmy Squared | 2017
Yoshinori Ishii | Morimoto | 2008
JJ Johnson | The Cecil and Minton's | 2015
Telly Justice | HAGS | 2023
Gavin Kaysen | Café Boulud | 2008
Hooni Kim | Danji | 2011
Vikas Khanna | Junoon | 2011
Brandon Kida | Asiate | 2010
Dan Kluger | ABC Kitchen | 2010
Elise Kornack | Take Root | 2015
Gabriel Kreuther | The Modern | 2003
Richard Kuo | Pearl & Ash | 2015
Matt Lambert | The Musket Room | 2015
Chris Lee | Gilt | 2007
Jae Lee | Nowon
Paul Liebrandt | Gilt | 2006
Matt Lightner | Atera | 2013
Tony Liu | August | 2006
Shuna Lydon | Peels | 2011
George Mendes | Aldea | 2009
Vincent Millburn | Greenpoint Fish & Lobster | 2017
John Mooney | Bell Book & Candle | 2011
Diego Moya | Racines NY
Akhtar Nawab | The EU | 2007
Jason Neroni | 10 Downing | 2009
Masato Nishihara | Kajitsu | 2010
Jon Nodler | High Street on Hudson | 2017
Joseph Ogrodnek & Walker Stern | Battersby | 2013
Ron Paprocki | Gordon Ramsay at the London | 2010
Chintan Pandaya | Adda | 2019
Kyo Pang | Kopitiam
Junghyun Park | Atoboy | 2017
Zakary Pelaccio | 5 Ninth & Fatty Crab | 2006
Doug Psaltis | Country at The Carlton Hotel | 2007
Erik Ramirez | Llama Inn | 2017
Mike Reilly | The NoMad | 2019
Angie Rito & Scott Tacinelli | Don Angie | 2019
Angelo Romano | The Pines | 2013
Nico Russell | Oxalis | 2019
Taka Sakaeda | Nami Nori | 2020
Jeremy Salamon | Agi’s Counter | 2023
Rafiq Salim | Rolo’s | 2023
Mavis-Jay Sanders | Brownsville Community Center | 2019
Damian Sansonetti | Bar Boulud | 2009
Jesse Schenker | Recette | 2011
Eric See | Ursula | 2020
Sungchul Shim | Kochi | 2020
Masato Shimizu | 15 East | 2007
Bryce Shuman | Betony | 2015
Lucas Sin | Junzi Kitchen | 2019
Justin Skribner | Benno | 2019
Justin Smillie | Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria | 2013
Angelo Sosa | Xie Xie | 2009
Daniela Soto-Innes | Cosme | 2015
TJ Steele | Claro | 2019
Hillary Sterling | A Voce | 2011
Travis Swikard | Boulud Sud | 2015
Yosuke Suga | L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon | 2007
Noriyuki Sugie | Asiate | 2005
Ed Szymanski | Dame and Lord’s | 2023
Dale Talde | Talde | 2013
James Tracey | Craft | 2010
Simone Tong | Little Tong Noodle Shop | 2019
Michael Toscano | Perla | 2013
Alex Ureña | Ureña | 2006
Andrew Whitcomb | Colonie | 2015
Damon Wise | Craft | 2007
Jay Wolman | LaLou | 2020
Isao Yamada | Upstairs at Bouley | 2009
Patricia Yeo | Sapa | 2003
Jamie Young | Sunday in Brooklyn | 2017
Galen Zamarra | Mas (Farmhouse) | 2006
RESTAURATEURS
Noah Bernamoff | Mile End Delicatessen | 2013
Petrushka Bazin Larsen and Nick Larsen | Sugar Hill Creamery | 2023
Joshua Boissy & Krystof Zizka | Maison Premiere | 2017
Joe Campanale | Dell’Anima, L’Artusi, and Anfora | 2011
Joe Carroll | Fette Sau | 2013
Matt Danzer & Ann Redding | Uncle Boons | 2015
Jason Denton | Lupa, 'ino, 'inoteca, Bar Milano | 2008
Sean Feeney | Misi & Lilia | 2019
Adam Geringer-Dunn | Greenpoint Fish & Lobster | 2017
Liz Gutman & Jen King | Liddabit Sweets | 2015
Emily Hyland | Emmy Squared | 2017
Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb | Nami Nori | 2020
Chris Santos | The Stanton Social | 2007
Lisa Mendelson, Monica Molenaar, & Rachel Simons | Seed + Mill | 2017
Jeff Zalaznick | Major Food Group | 2015
BARTENDERS
Jeff Bell of PDT | 2013
Damon Boelte of Prime Meats | 2011
Aidan Bowie of The Office | 2019
Maxwell Britten of Freemans | 2009
Faye Chen & GN Chan of Double Chicken Please | 2023
Natasha David of Nitecap | 2015
Brian Evans of Sunday Hospitality | 2020
Brad Farran of The Clover Club | 2010
Harrison Ginsberg of Crown Shy | 2020
Jason Kosmas of Employees Only | 2005
Jason Littrell of Dram | 2010
Chris Lowder of The NoMad | 2015
Jim Meehan of PDT | 2007
Junior Merino of The Modern | 2006
Somer Perez of Royalton | 2008
Matt Reysen of Al Coro, Discolo, and Mel’s | 2023
Leo Robitschek of Eleven Madison Park | 2011
Sam Ross of Milk & Honey | 2008
Orson Salicetti of Apothéke | 2009
Stacey Swenson of Dante | 2019
Javelle Taft of Death & Co. | 2023
Shannon Tebay of Death & Co | 2020
Masa Urushido of Saxon + Parole | 2017
Jesse Vida of BlackTail | 2017
Jillian Vose of Death & Co. | 2013
PASTRY CHEFS
Anna Bolz | Per Se | 2017
Ashley Brauze | DB Bistro Moderne | 2013
Tim Butler | Alto | 2007
Bill Corbett | Anthos | 2007
Isabel Coss | Cosme | 2019
Julie Elkind | Bâtard | 2020
Shawn Gawle | Corton | 2011
Jennifer Giblin | Blue Smoke | 2006
Will Goldfarb | Room 4 Dessert | 2006
Brooks Headley | Del Posto | 2009
Erin Kanagy-Loux | Reynard at Wythe Hotel | 2015
Michael Laiskonis | Le Bernardin | 2006
Celia Lee | NARO | 2023
Eunji Lee | Jungsik | 2019
Jason Licker | Fives at The Peninsula Hotel | 2003
Malcolm Livingston II | wd~50 | 2013
Sam Mason | wd-50 | 2005
Jenny McCoy | Craft | 2011
Sandro Micheli | Adour | 2008
Tracy Obolsky | North End Grill | 2015
Pichet Ong | Spice Market & 66 | 2005
Michelle Palazzo | Frenchette | 2020
Katy Peetz | Blanca | 2013
Amanda Perdomo | Cool World | 2023
Angela Pinkerton | Eleven Madison Park | 2010
Mina Pizarro | Juni | 2015
Sebastien Rouxel | Per Se | 2005
Manuela Sanin | Eleven Madison Park | 2019
Caroline Schiff | Gage & Tollner | 2020
Vera Tong | Dovetail | 2008
Robert Truitt | Corton | 2009
Fabian von Hauske | Contra & Wildair | 2017
Jennifer Yee | Aureole | 2010
SOMMELIERS
Nick Adams Robinson of Tocqueville | 2011
Daniel Beedle of Indian Accent | 2017
Blake Bernal of Le Pavillon | 2023
Eliza Christen of Lilia and Misi | 2020
Stephane Colling of The Modern | 2007
Matthew Conway of Marc Forgione | 2015
Frederick Dexheimer of BLT Steak & BLT Fish | 2005
Arnaud Devulder of DB Bistro Moderne | 2006
Jhonel Faelnar of Atomix | 2020
Caleb Ganzer of Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels | 2019
Natalie Johnson of Loring Place | 2019
Pascaline Lepeltier of Rouge Tomate | 2010
Camille Lindsley of HAGS | 2023
Andrea Morris of Nix | 2017
Ren Neuman of Happy Cooking Hospitality | 2023
Claire Paparazzo of Blue Hill | 2009
Thomas Pastuszak of The NoMad | 2013
Emilie Perrier of Ai Fiori | 2013
Grant Reynolds of Charlie Bird | 2015
Seju Yang of Brushstroke | 2011
Ania Zawieja of Fiamma | 2008
ARTISANS
Baker Nora Allen of Mel the Bakery | 2023
Baker Max Blachman-Gentile of The Standard | 2019
Baker Zachary Golper of Bien Cuit | 2013
Baker Austin Hall of She Wolf Bakery | 2015
Baker Adir Michaeli of Michaeli Bakery | 2020
Bakers Autumn Moultrie & Brian Villanueva of Back Alley Bread | 2020
Brewer Daniel Acosta of LIC Beer Project | 2017
Brewer Rich Buceta of SingleCut Beersmiths | 2013
Brewers LeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson of TALEA Beer Co. | 2023
Brewers Basil Lee & Kevin Stafford of Finback | 2015
Brewer Joey Pepper of Folksbier Brauerei | 2019
Butcher Aurélien Dufour of The Dinex Group | 2013
Butcher Fred Maurer of Dickson's Farmstand Meats | 2015
Charcutier Marcelo Argueta of Cochonneries | 2023
Masa Makers Matt Diaz & Carlos Macías of For All Things Good | 2020
Roaster Dillon Edwards of Parlor Coffee | 2015
Roaster Sahra Nguyen of Nguyen Coffee Supply | 2019
Roaster Cesar Vega of Cafe Integral | 2017
Sake Brewers Brandon Doughan and Brian Polen of Brooklyn Kura | 2023
CHEFS
Tyler Akin | Stock Restaurants | 2019
Chance Anies | Tabachoy | 2024
David Ansill | PifChef | 2004
Mike Carter | Down North Pizza | 2024
Joe Cicala | Le Virtu | 2013
Jonathan Cichon | Lacroix at The Rittenhouse | 2013
Edwin De La Rosa | Middle Child Clubhouse | 2024
Nicholas Elmi | Rittenhouse Tavern | 2013
Terence Feury | The Grill | 2004
Dominique Filoni | Savona | 2004
Yun Fuentes | JG Domestic | 2013
Jose Garces | Alma de Cuba | 2004
Ian Graye | Pietramala | 2024
Matt Harper | Kensington Quarters | 2019
Jesse Ito | Royal Sushi | 2019
Chris Kearse | Will | 2013
Alex Kemp | My Loup | 2024
Nick Kennedy | Defined Hospitality | 2019
Eli Kulp | Fork | 2013
Josh Lawler | Farm & Fisherman | 2013
George Madosky | Fork | 2024
Kevin McWilliams | Laurel | 2024
Vernon Morales | Salt Chef | 2004
Jeremy Nolan | Wursthaus Schmitz | 2013
Matt Ridgeway | Lacroix at the Rittenhouse | 2004
Kevin Sbraga | Sbraga | 2013
Bryan Sikora | Django | 2004
Michael Solomonov | Zahav | 2013
Judy Ni & Andy Tessier | bao-logy | 2019
Greg Vernick | Vernick Food & Drink | 2013
Michael Vincent Ferreri | Res Ipsa Cafe | 2019
Chad Williams | Friday Saturday Sunday | 2019
Andrew & Kristin Wood | Russet | 2013
Alexander Yoon | Little Fish | 2019
Will Zuchman | Alma de Cuba | 2013
PASTRY CHEFS
Camille Cogswell | Zahav | 2019
Tova du Plessis | Essen Bakery | 2019
Samantha Kincaid | Cadence | 2019
Matt Maslowski | Lacroix at the Rittenhouse | 2004
Sara May | Franklin Fountain | 2013
Amanda Rafalski | Friday Saturday Sunday | 2024
Peter Scarola | R2L | 2013
Davina Soondrum | Shane Confectionery | 2013
Angela Tustin | Circa | 2004
SOMMELIERS
Alexandra Cherniavsky | The Love | 2019
Samantha Germani | Lacroix at The Rittenhouse | 2019
Brian Kane | Zahav | 2013
Frank Kinyon | a.kitchen | 2024
RESTAURATEURS
Matt Cahn | Middle Child | 2019
Alexandra and Jacob Cohen | Kismet Bagels | 2024
Sofia De Leon | El Merkury | 2024
Chloe Grigri & Vincent Stipo | Bad Baguette Hospitality | 2024
Nicole Marquis | HipCityVeg | 2019
Greg Root | Defined Hospitality | 2019
BARTENDERS
Fred Beebe | Post Haste | 2024
Joel Finsel | Astral Plane | 2004
Paul MacDonald | Friday Saturday Sunday | 2019
Al Sotack | Franklin Mortage | 2013
Brandon Thrash | Middle Child Clubhouse | 2024
ARTISANS
Baker Noelle Blizzard | New June Bakery | 2024
Baker Alex Bois | Lost Bread Co. | 2019
Baker Delilah Pergola | High Street Bakery | 2024
Brewers Scott Rudich & Rich DiLiberto | Round Guys | 2013
Roaster Evan Intatome | Elixr Coffee | 2019
Roaster Thu Pham | Caphe Roasters | 2024
PORTLAND AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2011, 2018
CHEFS
Andy Arndt | Aquariva at Avalon Hotel & Spa | 2011
Aaron Barnett | St. Jack | 2011
Sunny Jin | Jory at the Allison Inn & Spa | 2011
Carlo Lamagna | Magna | 2018
Jenn Louis | Lincoln | 2011
Maya Lovelace | Yonder | 2018
Joshua McFadden | Submarine Hospitality | 2018
Katy Millard | Coquine | 2018
Bonnie Morales | Kachka | 2018
Earl Ninsom | Hat Yai | 2018
Greg Perrault | June | 2011
Sarah Pliner | Aviary | 2011
Naomi Pomeroy | Beast | 2011
William Preisch | The Bent Brick | 2011
Gabriel Rucker | Le Pigeon | 2011
Jasper Shen | Aviary | 2011
Sam Smith | Tusk | 2018
Kat Whitehead | Aviary | 2011
Justin Woodward | Castagna | 2018
RESTAURATEURS
Alan Akwai | Hat Yai | 2018
Luke Dirks | Submarine Hospitality | 2018
Kurt Huffman | ChefStable | 2011
PASTRY CHEFS
Lauren Breneman | Coquine | 2018
Kir Jensen | The Sugar Cube | 2011
Kristen D. Murray | Paley’s Place | 2011
BARTENDERS
Jeffrey Morgenthaler | Clyde Common | 2011
Adam Robinson | Deadshot | 2018
Angel Teta | Ataula | 2018
SOMMELIERS
Brent Braun | Castagna | 2018
Jack Hott | Castagna | 2011
Ksandek Podbielski | Coquine | 2018
ARTISANS
Baker Tim Healea | Little T American Baker | 2011
Brewer Conrad Andrus | Culmination Brewing | 2018
Brewer Bryan Keilty | Old Lompoc | 2011
Butcher Elias Cairo | Olympic Provisions | 2011
Butcher George Kaden | Grand Army Tavern | 2018
Chocolatier Sebastian Cisneros | Cloudforest | 2018
Distiller Tom Burkleaux | New Deal Distillery | 2011
Roaster Angel Medina | Smalltime Roasters | 2018
Roaster Brandon Smyth | Water Avenue Coffee | 2011
RUST BELT AWARD WINNERS
Class of 2016
CHEFS
Jamilka Borges | Spoon | 2016
Brad Greenhill | Katoi | 2016
Ben Hall | Russell Street Deli | 2016
Nick Janutol | Forest Grill | 2016
David Kocab | Trentina | 2016
Kate Lasky & Tomasz Skowronski | Apteka | 2016
James Rigato | Mabel Gray | 2016
Brett Sawyer | Plum Cafe & Kitchen | 2016
Jonathon Sawyer | Team Sawyer | 2016
John Vermiglio | Grey Ghost | 2016
RESTAURATEURS
Dave Kwiatkowski | Detroit Optimist Society | 2016
Chad Townsend | Millie's Homemade Ice Cream | 2016
PASTRY CHEF
Lisa Ludwinski | Sister Pie | 2016
BARTENDERS
Will Hollingsworth | Spotted Owl | 2016
Joe Robinson | Standby | 2016
SOMMELIERS
Dominic Fiore | Bar Marco | 2016
Shaun Page | Wolfgang Puck Steak | 2016
ARTISANS
Baker Neil Blazin | Driftwood Oven | 2016
Brewer Reed Jaskula | Platform Beer Co. | 2016
Butcher Adam Lambert | Ohio City Provisions | 2016
CHEFS
Matthew Accarrino | SPRQ | 2010
Evan Allumbaugh | flour + water | 2016
Kim Alter | Nightbird | 2019
Francis Ang | Pinoy Heritage | 2019
Nate Appleman | A16 | 2007
Sean Baker | Gather | 2013
Nick Balla | Bar Tartine | 2013
David Barzelay | Lazy Bear | 2016
David Bazirgan | Baraka | 2005
Carrie and Rupert Blease | Lord Stanley | 2016
Jennifer Biesty | COCO500 | 2007
Stuart Brioza | Rubicon | 2005
Val Cantú | Californios | 2016
John Paul Carmona | Manresa | 2010
Christa Chase | Tartine Manufactory | 2019
Serena Chow Fisher and David Fisher | Marlena | 2022
Brett Cooper | Outerlands | 2013
Joyce Conway | Pearl 6101 | 2019
Chris Cosentino | Incanto | 2005
Geoff Davis | Burdell | 2022
Nicolas Delaroque | Nico | 2019
Jason Des Voignes | Local Mission | 2013
Maximillian DiMare | Wood Tavern | 2010
Mark Dommen | One Market | 2007
Janice Dulce | FOB Kitchen | 2019
Jason Fox | Commonwealth | 2013
Robert Hernandez | Octavia | 2019
Christophe Hille | A16 | 2005
Duncan Holmes | Sons & Daughters | 2013
Alan Hsu | Pomet | 2022
Daniel Humm | Campton Place | 2005
Lawrence Jossel | NOPA | 2007
Luke Knox | The Burritt Room | 2016
Mourad Lahlou | Aziza | 2007
Jessica Largey | Manresa | 2013
Dennis Leary | Canteen | 2005
Richard Lee | Saison | 2022
Yoni Levy | Outlerands | 2016
Robbie Lewis | Jardiniere | 2005
Mark Liberman | AQ | 2013
Mel Lopez | Pearl 6101 | 2019
Louis Maldonado | Aziza | 2010
Gabrielle Maeda | State Bird Provisions | 2019
Thomas McNaughton | flour + water | 2010
Richie Nakano | Hapa Ramen | 2013
David Nayfeld | Che Fico | 2019
Scott Nishiyama | Chez TJ | 2010
Jonah Oakden | The Blue Plate | 2007
Ian Palazzola | Mourad | 2016
Melissa Perello | Fifth Floor | 2005
Paul Piscopo | XYZ | 2005
Ryan Pollnow | Aaxte | 2016
Brandon Rice | Rich Table | 2016
Evan & Sarah Rich | Rich Table | 2013
Peter Rudolph | Campton Place | 2007
Josh Thomsen | The Claremont | 2010
Adam Tortosa | Robin | 2019
Laura & Sayat Ozyilmaz | Noosh | 2019
Joshua Skenes | Saison | 2010
Finn Stern | DAYTRIP | 2022
James Syhabout | PlumpJake Cafe | 2007
Emilie Van Dyke | Californios | 2022
Rasika Venkatesa | Mourad | 2022
Seji Wakabayashi | Bushi-Tei | 2007
Banks White | Hat Trick Hospitality | 2019
Koji Yokoyama | The Anchovy Bar | 2022
PASTRY CHEFS
Melissa Chou | Aziza | 2010
Juan Contreras | Atelier Crenn | 2013
Shimamoto Doob | FIfth Floor | 2005
Maya Erickson | Lazy Bear | 2016
Jennifer Felton | Cotogna | 2019
Michelle Fried | Sons & Daughters | 2022
Joshua Gaulin | Quince | 2019
Nicole Krasinski | Rubicon | 2007
Christine Law | Postrio | 2005
Belinda Leong | Gary Danko | 2007
Edward Martinez | Cadence | 2016
Boris Portnoy | Winterland | 2005
Stephanie Prida | Manresa | 2013
Yigit Pura | Tout Sweet | 2013
Melissa Root | Madera | 2013
Catherine Schimenti | Michael Mina | 2010
Matt Tinder | Coi | 2013
Lisa Vega | Dandelion Chocolate | 2016
William Werner | Craftsman and Wolves | 2013
Mikiko Yu | State Bird Provisions | 2016
RESTAURATEURS
Reem Assil | Reem's | 2019
Charles Bililies | Souvla | 2016
Ryan Cole | Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group | 2013
Jennifer Pelka | The Riddler | 2019
Matt Semmelhack | Mercer Restaurant Group | 2013
Danny Stoller and Marc Schecter | Square Pie Guys | 2022
BARTENDERS
Scott Baird | Trick Dog | 2013
William Cao | The Progress | 2022
Erick Castro | Rickhouse | 2010
Matt Conway | Absinthe Brasserie | 2013
Brian Felley | Benjamin Cooper | 2016
Josh Harris | Trick Dog | 2013
Mo Hodges | Benjamin Cooper | 2016
Brian MacGregor | Jardiniere | 2010
Jonny Raglin | Absinthe Brasserie | 2007
Marguerite Regan and Christian Suzuki | Wildhawk | 2022
Ilya Romanov | Bar Iris | 2022
Emilio and Miguel Salehi | The Beehive | 2019
Nicolas Torres | True Laurel | 2019
Alicia Walton | The Sea Star | 2016
SOMMELIERS
Sam Bogue | Ne Timeas Restaurant Group | 2019
Esteban Brunello | Oliveto | 2013
David Castleberry | RN74 | 2016
Bobby Conroy | Benu | 2013
Duggan McDonnell | Frisson | 2005
Michael Garcia | XYZ at The W | 2007
Molly Greene | Saison | 2022
Jennifer Knowles | Rubicon | 2005
Tara Patrick | Mourad | 2016
Shelley Lindgren | SPRQ | 2010
John Ragan | Campton Place | 2005
Louisa Smith | Lord Stanley | 2019
Becky Swanson | Delfina | 2007
Sarah Valor | Commis | 2010
ARTISANS
Baker Chase Agee | Base Camp Bakery | 2019
Baker Josey Baker | Josey Baker Bread | 2016
Baker Elaine Lau | Sunday Bakeshop | 2022
Baker Estevan Silva | Quince | 2019
Baker Casey Wentworth | Tartine Manufactory | 2022
Brewer Jay Goodwin | The Rare Barrel | 2016
Brewer Adam Lamoreaux | Linden Street | 2013
Charcutier John Blevins | Clove & Hoof | 2016
Charcutier Salvatore Cracco | Trou Normand | 2016
Charcutier Ryan Farr | 4505 Meats | 2013
Charcutier John Harley Richter | Verjus | 2019
Roaster Colby Barr & Ryan O'Donovan | Verve | 2013
Roaster Kinani Ahmeh | Sextant | 2016
SEATTLE AWARD WINNERS
Classes of 2003, 2009, 2015, 2020
CHEFS
Brian Clevenger | General Harvest Restaurants | Seattle
Nicole Matson | How to Cook a Wolf | 2020
Melissa Miranda | Musang | 2020
Maximillian Petty | Eden Hill | 2020
Shota Nakajima | Adana | 2020
Mutsuko Soma | Kamonegi | 2020
Taylor Thornhill | Bateau | 2020
Ricardo Valdes | El Xolo | 2020
Aaron Verzosa | Archipelago | 2020
Jaimon Westing | No Anchor | 2020
Cameron Hanin | Tavern Law | 2015
Edourado Jordan | Salare | 2015
Travis Kukull | Mollusk | 2015
Marie Rutherford | The Whale Wins | 2015
Jeffrey Vance | SPUR Gatropub | 2015
Brady Williams | Canlis | 2015
Joe Ritchie | Goldfinch Tavern | 2015
Brandon Pettit | Delancey | 2015
Monica Dimas | Neon Taco | 2015
Rachel Yang | Revel | 2015
Heong Soon Park | Tray Kitchen | 2015
Brandon McGill | Hitchcock Deli | 2015
Mark Fuller | Spring Hill | 2009
Stuart Lane | Cafe Juanita | 2009
Vuong Loc | Portage | 2009
Brian McCracken | Spur | 2009
Dana Tough | Spur | 2009
Colin Patterson | Sutra | 2009
Jason Wilson | Crush | 2009
Adam Stevenson | Earth & Ocean | 2009
Maria Hines | Tilth | 2009
Joshua Henderson | Skillet Street Food | 2009
Sophie & Eric Banh | Monsoon | 2003
William Belickis | Mistral | 2003
Wayne Johnson | Andaluca | 2003
Brian Scheehser | Hunt Club | 2003
Holly Smith | Cafe Juanita | 2003
Scott Staples | Restaurant Zoë | 2003
Johnathan Sundstrom | Earth & Ocean | 2003
PASTRY CHEFS
Crystal Chiu | Canlis | 2020
Baruch Ellsworth | Canlis | 2015
Clare Gordon | Genera Porpoise | 2015
Junko Mine | Cafe Juanita | 2015
Dana Cree | Poppy | 2009
Matt Kelley | Rover’s | 2009
Christina Longo | Barking Frog | 2003
Sue McCown | Earth & Ocean | 2003
RESTAURATEURS
Chera Amlag & Geo Quibuyen | Hood Famous | 2020
Ethan Stowell | Ethan Stowell Restaurants | 2009
BARTENDERS
Jennifer Akin | Rumba | 2020
Cera Grindstaff | Stampede Cocktail Club | 2020
Seth Sempere | SPUR Gastropub | 2015
Tommy Stearns | Canon | 2015
Jim Romdall | Vessel | 2009
SOMMELIERS
Alexandra Stang | Hitchcock | 2020
Jackson Rohrbaugh | Canlis | 2015
Nelson Daquip | Canlis | 2009
ARTISANS
Baker Ben Campbell | Sea Creatures | 2020
Butchers Seamus Platt | The Shambles | 2020
Brewer Steve Luke | Cloudburst Brewing | 2020
Brewer Colin Lenfesty | Holy Mountain Brewing | 2015
Charcutier Scott Johnson | The Shambles | 2020
Distiller Matthew Hofmann | Westland Distillery | 2015
Roasters Jake Paulson & Mike Steiner | Anchorhead | 2020
Roaster Drew Fitchette | Elm Coffee | 2015
STARCHEFS MENTOR AWARD WINNERS
Each class of StarChefs Rising Stars Award Winners anonymously votes for the winner of the market’s StarChefs Mentor Award. The award goes to a chef who supports and inspires young restaurant professionals in their community.
Grant Achatz | Alinea | 2018
Hugh Acheson | Five & Ten | 2012
José Andrés | ThinkFoodGroup | 2018
Michael Anthony | Gramercy Tavern | 2017
Dan Barber | Blue Hill | 2009
Mario Batali | Babbo | 2008
Jonathon Benno | Lincoln | 2015
Josh Besh | Besh Restaurant Group | 2012
Michelle Bernstein | Sweet Liberty | 2016
Jamie Bissonnette | JK Food Group | 2020
Sean Brock | Patchwork Productions | 2022
Daniel Boulud | Restaurant Daniel | 2011
Val Cantú | Californios | 2022
Michael Cimarusti | Providence | 2014
Gary Danko | Gary Danko | 2007
Vinny Dotolo & Jon Shook | Animal | 2017
Tom Douglas | Lola | 2009
Wylie Dufresne | wd-50 | 2013
Renee Erickson | Sea Creatures | 2020
Rob Evans | Duckfast | 2014
Dean Fearing | Fearing’s Restaurant | 2021
Bryce Gilmore | Barley Swine | 2017
Suzanne Goin | AOC | 2021
Todd Gray | Equinox | 2010
Lee Gregory | Alewife & Heritage | 2022
Sarah Grueneberg | Monteverde | 2021
Jason Hammel | Lula Café | 2015
Andy Hollyday | Selden Standard | 2016
Linton Hopkins | Restaurant Eugene | 2012
Daniel Humm | Eleven Park Madison | 2010
Paul Kahan | Blackbird | 2011
Gavin Kaysen | Spoon & Stable | 2015
Thomas Keller | French Laundry | 2009
James Kent | Crown Shy | 2020
David Kinch | Manresa | 2013
Jean-Marie Lacroix | Brulee Catering | 2013
Mourad Lahlou | Mourad | 2010
Barbara Lynch | Barbara Lynch Gruppo | 2015
Brian McCracken | McCracken Tough | 2015
Thomas McNaughton | Ne Timeas Restaurant Group | 2016
Rick Moonen | RM Seafood | 2008
Ken Oringer | JK Food Group | 2009
Vitaly Paley | Paley's Place | 2011
Stephen Pyles | Stephen Pyles | 2007
Anne Quatrano | Bacchanalia | 2007
Missy Robbins | Lilia and Misi | 2019
Gabriel Rucker | Le Pigeon | 2018
Hector Santiago | El Super Pan | 2018
Michael Schwartz | The Genuine Hospitality Group | 2021
Chris Shepherd | Underbelly Hospitality | 2019
Alex Seidel | Fruition | 2017
Nancy Silverton | La Brea | 2010
Ryan Smith | Staplehouse | 2023
Michael Solomonov | CookNSolo | 2019
Susan Spicer | Rosedale | 2022
Jeremiah Stone | Contra and Wildair | 2023
Ben Sukle | Oberlin | 2023
Fiore Tedesco | L’Oca D’Oro | 2023
Dana Tough | McCracken Tough | 2015
Charlie Trotter | Charlie Trotter's | 2008
Michael Tusk | Quince, Cotogna, and Verjus | 2019
Norman Van Aken | Norman's | 2008
Bryan Voltaggio | RANGE | 2014
Andrew Weissman | Osteria Il Sogno | 2012
Kelly Whitaker | Id Est Hospitality Group | 2022
Alan Wong | Alan Wong's | 2012
Ellen Yin | High Street Hospitality | 2024