STARCHEFS COASTAL NEW ENGLAND
RISING STARS
RESTAURANT WEEK September 20 to October 4
HONOREES AWARDS DINNER Tuesday, September 19
INDUSTRY LATE NIGHT Wednesday, September 20
UPCOMING DEADLINES
Monday, July 24: Connect with the marketing team on product focus(es)
Thursday, August 10: Magazine advertisement due (specs here)
Wednesday, August 23: Confirm gift bag participation and item
Wednesday, August 30: Confirm any event product orders with chefs (if applicable)
Wednesday, September 6: Confirm attendance for the Honorees Dinner
Monday, September 11: Provide tracking information for gift bag item (if applicable)
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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.
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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.
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To kick-off the Restaurant Week, StarChefs will host an industry-only Honorees Awards Dinner. 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 115 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.
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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
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Chef
Jeremy Broucek
Bread & Friends
Portland, ME -
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Chef
Eric Brown
Thick Neck
Providence, RI -
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Chef
Valerie Goldman
The Honey Paw
Portland, ME -
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Chef
Scott LaChapelle
Pickerel
Providence, RI -
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Chef
Luke Mersfelder
Bywater
Warren, RI -
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Chef
Nikhil Naiker
Nimki
Providence, RI -
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Chef
Emmanuel Rojas
Or, The Whale
Nantucket, MA -
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Chef
Basil Yu
Yagi Noodles
Newport, RI -
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Chef
Neil Zabriskie
REGARDS
Portland, ME -
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Community
Cyle Reynolds
Crispy Gai
Portland, ME -
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Community
Robert Andreozzi
Pizza Marvin
Providence, RI -
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Pastry Chef
Georgia Macon
Twelve
Portland, ME -
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Bartender
Arvid Brown
Room For Improvement
Portland, ME -
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Bartender
Britt Simons
The Eddy
Providence, RI -
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Concept
Nick Gillespie
Dune Brothers Seafood
Providence, RI -
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Restaurateur
Jordan Rubin
Crispy Gai, Bar Futo, Mr. Tuna
Portland, ME -
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Restaurateurs
Andrea Solimeo and Taylor Oliver
Pizzeria Gemelle, Ventuno, Via Mare
Nantucket, MA -
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Sommelier
Kelsey Shaw
Bayberry Garden
Providence, RI -
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Sommelier
Bethany Caliaro
Gift Horse and Oberlin
Providence, RI -
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Mentor Chef
Ben Sukle
Gift Horse and Oberlin
Providence, RI
RISING STARS HOTEL PARTNER
Omni Providence Hotel
1 W Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903
Booking Link
Block Discount: $159/night
Deadline to Book: Friday, August 18
RISING STARS EVENT SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Honorees Awards Dinner, 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Location TBA (Providence, RI)
with co-hosts Chef Ben Sukle of Oberlin and Gift Horse and Chef Jake Rojas of Tallulah's Taqueria (more to be announced shortly)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Industry Late Night, 9:30pm to 1:30am
Location TBA (Providence, RI)
Rising Stars Restaurant Week
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Bread & Friends
Charred Carrots, Lime Yogurt, Vadouvan Quinoa Granola, Mint
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Bywater
Scup Tartare, Fermented Peaches, Meyer Lemon, Marcona Almond Milk Dressing, Rhubarb Root Oil
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Crispy Gai
Khao Soi: Braised Chicken Thigh, Fermented Mustard Greens, Coconut Milk, Shallot, Cilantro, Fried Egg Noodles, Lime
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Dune Brothers Seafood
Whole Roasted Scup, Black Eyed Peas, Linguiça, Turnips, Peri Peri Mayonnaise, Molho Cru
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The Eddy
Crushed Velvet: Orchard Fruit-Infused Gin, Dry Vermouth, Fino Sherry, Tonic Syrup, Lemon Peel
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The Honey Paw
Kelp Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Uni, Miso Dashi, Preserved Lemon, Pork Floss, Breadcrumbs, Hijiki
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Nimki
Fried Spring Greens and Lentils, Spring Onion-Carrot Top Powder, Tamarind-Mint Chutney
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Oberlin
Grilled Squid, Bok Choy, Spicy Seafood Sauce, Citrus XO Dressing, Blue Basil paired with Junmai Kimoto Nama Sake, Terada Honke, Shizen No Manma, Chiba, Japan
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Or, The Whale
Black Bass Pibil, Pineapple Salsa, Habanero Sauce, Blue Corn Tortillas
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Pickerel
Shio Ramen, Littleneck Clams, House Noodles, Hosaki Menma
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Pizza Marvin
Chowdah Pie: Clams, Potato, Bacon, Herbs
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Regards
Lamb Neck Tartare, Razor Clams, Pickled Ramps, Fermented Peppers, Mushroom Emulsion
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Room For Improvement
Negroni: Gin, Campari, Aperol, Boulon Rouge Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth, Pineapple and Coconut Wash
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Tallulah's Taqueria
Coming Soon!
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Thick Neck
Weird Salad: Spaghetti Squash, Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette, Fermented Squash Guts, Parsley Powder
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Twelve
Chocolate Sorbet, White Barley Miso, Cocoa Nibs, Chile Flakes, Cocoa Tuile
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Yagi Noodles
Tantanmen: Sesame Broth, Aquidneck Farm Beef, House Noodles, Chile Crisp, Red Cabbage, Marinated Soft-Boiled Egg, Scallion
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.