STARCHEFS NEW ORLEANS

RISING STARS

RESTAURANT WEEK September 21 to October 5
HONOREES AWARDS DINNER Tuesday, September 20
INDUSTRY LATE NIGHT Wednesday, September 21

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Restaurant Week
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UPCOMING DEADLINES

  • Friday, August 5: Connect with the marketing team on product focuses

  • Friday, August 12: Magazine advertisement due (specs here)

  • Friday, September 2: Confirm any product orders (if applicable)

  • Friday, September 2: Confirm gift bag participation

  • Friday, September 2: Confirm attendance for the Honorees Dinner

  • The StarChefs Rising Stars Awards celebrates up-and-coming industry professionals who represent the vanguard of the contemporary American dining scene. The selected professionals are recognized not only for their exceptional food and drink but also their ability to navigate, lead and inspire. For more information on the Rising Stars program and our alumni network, visit the About Rising Stars page.

  • To celebrate the Award winners, StarChefs releases its print Rising Stars Magazine and hosts a fifteen-day Rising Stars Restaurant Week to drive revenue directly to the industry. The Restaurant Week features the signature dishes, desserts, pastries, cocktails and beverages that wowed the StarChefs team and won the individual the Award.

    StarChefs is excited to host our New Orleans Rising Stars Restaurant Week from Wednesday, September 21 to Wednesday, October 5.

  • To kick-off the Restaurant Week, StarChefs will host an industry-only Honorees Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 20 from 6pm to 9:30pm at Brennan’s Restaurant.

    Food and cocktails will be provided by the Brennan’s team as well as Rising Stars alum co-hosts Chef Michael Gulotta of MOPHO, Chef Justin Devillier of La Petite Grocery, Bartender Chris Hannah of Jewel of the South, and Pastry Chef Megan Forman of Gracious Bakery.

    In addition to food, cocktails, and wine, the seated reception will feature a special Awards Ceremony to honor the Award Winners among their peers. The reception is attending by 125 industry professionals in the market including the winners, their industry mentors, Rising Stars alumni as well as additional professionals featured in the Rising Stars Magazine.

  • The Rising Stars celebrations continue on Wednesday, September 21 at 9:30pm (location to be announced shortly). Winners and candidates from across the market come together to enjoy late-night food & drinks. This industry-only event draws staff from winners' restaurants as well as many of the other candidates StarChefs considered to celebrate the release of the Rising Stars Magazine.

Rising Stars Award Winners

  • Chef

    Blake Aguillard and Trey Smith
    Saint-Germain

  • Chef

    Ryan Hacker
    Brennan’s Restaurant

  • Chef

    Jordan and Amarys Herndon
    Palm&Pine

  • Chef

    Manish Patel
    Tava Indian Street Food

  • Chef

    Seth Temple
    Le Chat Noir

  • Chef

    Philip Whitmarsh
    Jewel of the South

  • Pastry Chef

    James Farnum
    La Petite Grocery

  • Pastry Chef

    Kaitlin Guerin
    Lagniappe Bakehouse

  • Community

    Anna Giordano
    Anna’s

  • Community

    Colleen Allerton-Hollier and Camille Staub
    Luncheon

  • Restaurateur

    Caitlin Carney and Marcus Jacobs
    Marjie’s Grill and Sally’s Seafood

  • Concept

    Brett Jones
    Barracuda

  • Bartender

    Will Lester
    Dovetail Bar

  • Sommelier

    D.J. Piazza
    Margot’s

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Honorees Awards Dinner
Brennan’s Restaurant, 6pm to 9:30pm

Hosted by Ralph Brennan and his team along with Rising Stars alum Chef Michael Gulotta of MOPHO, Chef Justin Devillier of La Petite Grocery, Bartender Chris Hannah of Jewel of the South and Pastry Chef Megan Forman of Gracious Bakery

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Industry Late Night
Anna’s, 9:30pm to 1:30am

Hosted by Rising Stars Community Award Winner Anna Giordano and the Anna’s team.

Rising Stars Restaurant Week

  • Anna's

    Bonanto Press: Bonanto Aperitivo, Mezcal, Lemon, Lime, Orgeat, Soda Water

  • Barrucuda

    The Deluxe Chicken Taco: Achiote Chicken Thigh, Turmeric, Griddled Chihuahua Cheese, Cilantro, Serrano, Flour Tortilla, Lime

  • Brennan's

    Blackened Redfish, Clarified Butter, Smoked Garlic Purèe, Crab and Parsnip Ècrasè, Fried Parsnip, Belgian Endive

  • Dovetail Bar

    Dado Collins: Gin, Genepy, Strawberry-Basil Shrub, Lemon, Strawberry, Fruit Leather

  • Jewel of the South

    Black Pudding: Beef Tongue, Pork Belly, Pig’s Blood, Onion, Spices, Pickled Watermelon Radish, Prune Jollop

  • Lagniappe Bakehouse

    Sweetpotato Miso Pie: Roasted Sweetpotato, Miso, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ancho Chile Cream

  • Le Chat Noir

    Fire-Roasted Hakurei Turnips, Red Miso, Lemon, Orange, Lime, Sambal, Candied Kumquats

  • La Petite Grocery

    Butterscotch Pudding, Sorghum, Peanut Crumble, Peanut Sponge Cake, Bourbon Cream, Crispy Country Ham

  • Luncheon

    Royal Red Shrimp Roll, Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, Horseradish, Dill, Lemon, Celery, Pickled Red Onion, Buttered Roll

  • NOSPI Hotel

    Alligator Tacos: Fried Alligator, Cabbage Slaw, Crema, Tajín, Lime, Feta, Cilantro, Scallion, White Corn Tortilla

  • Palm&Pine

    Corner Store Crudo: Yellowfin Tuna, Pineapple Nước Chấm, Radish, Herbs, Shrimp Chips, Fresh Shallot

  • Rosedale

    Venison Spiedie: Grilled Cervena Venison, Pepperoncini, Broccoli-Artichoke Spoonbread, Italian Bread

  • Saint-Germain

    Semolina Gnocchetti, Guinea Fowl, Porcini, Fennel-Lovage Cream Sauce, Balsamic Vinegar

  • Seafood Sally's

    Chargrilled Oysters, Citrus-Chile Butter, Ambrosi Grana Padano PDO, Breadcrumbs

  • Sylvain

    Red Wine Cherry Empanada, Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog, Pistachio Purée, Brown Butter Pistachio Crumble

  • Tava Indian Street Food

    Fried Chicken Wings, Yogurt, Curry Leaves, Kashmiri Chiles, Garlic, Ginger, Chile, Garam Masala, Cilantro

THE NOPSI HOTEL


317 Baronne St
New Orleans, LA 70112

For StarChefs’ room block rate, book directly on The NOPSI Hotel website and enter code LCORP under Special Codes or Rates, where it says Corporate/Promotion Code.

RISING STARS GIFT BAGS

As a sponsor, you have the option to include one (1) tasteful, branded item in the winner gift bags. It can be your product or something that is useful and will be appreciated by the winners. Past examples have included: kitchen tools (blender, stand mixer, food processor, hand blender) and engraved kitchenware and barware (knives, cutting boards, shakers, bottle openers, decanters). Please let the marketing team know if you're participating in the gift bag, and please share the tracking number if applicable. 

For New Orleans, please plan for 25 gifts. Delivery dates and shipping information will be available shortly.