2019 STARCHEFS NEW YORK RISING STARS AWARDS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 | CAPITALE
If opening a New York City restaurant is your ultimate goal, we’re here to tell you it’s possible. It takes daring talent, and investors (and a touch of masochism), but an exceptional number of fiercely independent chefs and entrepreneurs are defying the odds to run restaurants on their own terms.
While fine-dining stalwarts such as Eleven Madison Park and Jungsik continue to thrive, the heart of the market is food with immigrant roots. From casual Chinese at Simone Tong’s Little Tong to home-style Indian at Chintan Pandya’s Adda and Michelin-star Mexican at Matt Conroy’s Oxomoco and T.J. Steele’s Claro, New York’s most exciting chefs are cooking the food of their own heritage or of a cuisine they love, research, and devote their lives to.
We’re proud to present the professionals who are leading our home city with style, substance, and savvy. Meet the 2019 New York Rising Stars.
RISING STARS TASTING GALA
At our 64th Rising Stars Tasting Gala, eat and drink your way through New York’s top restaurants and bars, in one location, for one night only. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to Careers Through Culinary Arts Programs.
$100 General Admission
$175 VIP Reception
TICKETS SOLD OUT
RISING STARS AWARD WINNERS
These 24 professionals are recognized not only for their exceptional food and drinks, but also for their ability to lead, inspire, and support the local New York community. For more information on our Rising Stars selection process, please visit the Rising Stars Awards Program page.
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CHEF
Eric Bolyard
Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels -
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CHEF
Trigg Brown
Win Son -
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CHEF
Matt Conroy
Oxomoco -
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CHEF
Chintan Pandya
Adda -
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CHEF
Nico Russell
Oxalis -
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CHEF
TJ Steele
Claro -
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CHEF
Simone Tong
Little Tong Noodle Shop -
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CHEF
Justin Skribner
Benno -
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GAME CHANGER
Presented by S.Pellegrino
Angie Rito & Scott Tacinelli
Don Angie -
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HOTEL CHEF
Mike Reilly
The NoMad -
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COMMUNITY CHEF
Presented by Compass Group
Mavis-Jay Sanders
Brownsville Community Culinary Center -
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CONCEPT CHEF
Lucas Sin
Junzi Kitchen -
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PASTRY CHEF
Presented by TCHO Chocolate
Isabel Coss
Cosme -
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PASTRY CHEF
Presented by TCHO Chocolate
Eunji Lee
Jungsik -
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PASTRY CHEF
Presented by TCHO Chocolate
Manuela Sanin
Eleven Madison Park -
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BAKER
Max Blachman-Gentile
The Standard -
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BREWER
Joey Pepper
Folksbier Brauerei -
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ROASTER
Sahra Nguyen
Nguyen Coffee Supply -
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SOMMELIER
Presented by Wines from Spain
Caleb Ganzer
Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels -
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SOMMELIER
Presented by Wines from Spain
Natalie Johnson
Loring Place -
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BARTENDER
Aidan Bowie
The Office -
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BARTENDER
Stacey Swenson
Dante -
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RESTAURATEUR
Presented by Singer M.Tucker
Sean Feeney
Misi & Lilia
RISING STARS TASTING GALA
We're returning to New York in partnership with Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (CCAP) to celebrate the city's most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals. At our 64th Rising Stars Tasting Gala, eat and drink your way through New York’s top restaurants and bars, in one location, for one night only.
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ADDA
Tawa Kaleji: Chicken Liver, Bell Peppers, Ginger, Pao
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BENNO
Smoked Verlasso Salmon, Osetra Caviar, Compressed Gala Apple, Dill
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BROWNSVILLE CULINARY COMMUNITY CENTER
Black-Eyed Pea Falafel Salad, Avocado, Pumpkin Seeds, Red Onion, Pickled Cabbage, Herb-Sesame Dressing
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CLARO
Aguachile: Scallops, Citrus, Jicama, Radish, Husk Cherries
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COMPAGNIE DE VINS SURNATURELS
Octopus, Squid Ink Rice, Garlic, Pimentón
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COSME
Butternut Squash Tamal and Banana Leaf Ice Cream
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DANTE
Aztec Negroni: Mezcal, Campari, Vermouth di Torino, Creme de Cacao, Sherry, Chile Tincture, Bitters
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DON ANGIE
Sopressini, Smoked Mussels, Pimentón, Peroni
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ELEVEN MADISON PARK
Barley and Malt Ice Creams, Cardamom Cream, Shortbread, Cacao Nibs
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FOLKSBIER BRAUERI
OBL: Old Bavarian-Inspired Helles Lager
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JUNGSIK
Baby Banana: Banana Custard, Banana Cake, Whipped Cream
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JUNZI KITCHEN
Tomato-Pork Noodles, Egg, Green Cabbage, Pickled Daikon, Cilantro
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LITTLE TONG NOODLE SHOP
Mala Chicken Mixian, Chilled Spicy Broth, Pickles, Cucumber
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NGUYEN COFFEE SUPPLY
Iced Vietnamese Coffee
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THE NOMAD
Meyer Ribeye, Black Garlic, Mushrooms, Swiss Chard
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THE OFFICE
Cedar-Infused Brandy, Apricot Brandy, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Jasmine
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OXALIS
Miso-Aged Scallop, Radishes, Ginger-Apple Broth, Celery, Jasmine
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OXOMOCO
Lone Mountain Wagyu Tartare Tostada, Grasshopper Mayonnaise, Avocado
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THE STANDARD
Poppy-Sesame Miche and Assorted Artisan Breads
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WIN SON
Fried Eggplant, Black Vinegar, Labneh, Cashews
