2011 Chicago Rising Stars

• Gala and Awards Ceremony

  Monday, May 23, 2011
  
  7pm-10pm
  VIP Reception at 6pm
  
  Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
  200 North Columbus Drive
  Chicago IL 60613
  

  Glimpse the future of Chicago dining at our tasting gala and awards ceremony. Enjoy high-concept food from up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in and around town. All dishes are paired with ultra-premium wines selected by the Rising Star Sommelier.

  Tickets: $125 per person; $175 VIP admission which includes private reception, tasting preview, Champagne and Petrossian caviar.

  

• CHEFS

  Jimmy Bannos Jr. | The Purple Pig
  

  Curtis Duffy | Avenues at the Peninsula Hotel
  

  Dirk Flanigan | Henri and The Gage
  

  Stephanie Izard | Girl & the Goat
  

  Chris Pandel | The Bristol
  

  Shin Thompson | Bonsoirée
  

  Andrew Zimmerman | Sepia

  PASTRY CHEFS

  Patrick Fahy | Blackbird
  

  Jimmy MacMillan | Cathedral Hall at the University Club of Chicago

  HOTEL PASTRY CHEF

  Meg Galus | Café des Architectes at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

  COMMUNITY CHEF

  Ryan Poli | Tavernita

  SUSTAINABILITY CHEF

  Geoff Rhyne | SugarToad at Hotel Arista

  CONCEPT CHEF

  Jared Van Camp | Old Town Social

  RESTAURATEURS

  Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz | Boka Restaurant Group

  MIXOLOGIST

  Paul McGee | The Whistler

  SOMMELIERS

  Rachael Lowe | Sixteen at Trump International Hotel & Tower
  
  Michael McAvena | The Publican

  HOST CHEFS

  Brad Parsons | Fairmont
  

  Beverly Kim Clark | Aria
  

  Brad Parsons | Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

  Beverly Kim-Clark | Aria Restaurant at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
  

• Honorees Dinner

  May 22, 2010

  This is a private event—invitation only

• "How to Make it" Rising Stars Chefs’ Panel

  Tuesday, May 24, 2011

  12 - 2 p.m.

  Le Cordon Bleu
  361 West Chestnut Street
  Room 207
  Tuesday, May 24

  Featuring the Rising Star Chefs and Pastry Chefs, this seminar gives chefs, cooks, and culinary students the opportunity to learn how to advance their careers and discuss the challenges and rewards of the industry.

  

• Industry-Only Afterparty

  Get your grub and drink on at the StarChefs.com Afterparty
  Hosted by Chris Freeman and Jared Van Camp

  Monday, May 23, 2011
  10:30 pm

  Old Town Social
  455 West North Avenue
  Chicago, IL 60610

  Complimentary sponsored beverages 10:30 pm - 12:30 am
  Open to food industry professionals only!

  

• Giving Back

  

  StarChefs.com is pleased to donate a portion of the Gala proceeds to Common Threads, whose mission is to teach children from low-income families to cook wholesome and affordable meals through hands-on cooking classes in schools. Common Threads educates children on the importance of nutrition and physical well-being, and fosters an appreciation for cultural diversity through cooking. Through the simple process of preparing and sharing a nutritious meal, children who participate in Common Threads’ programs learn to connect with their bodies, neighbors and the world in bite-sized lessons.