2012 Hawaii Rising Stars

Chef Christopher Kulis of Capische? – Wailea-Makena, HI

Australian Beef Carpaccio, Horseradish Aïoli, Watermelon Radish, Garden Greens, Preserved Meyer Lemon Oil, Croutons, Fried Capers, and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Chef Andrew Le The Pig and the Lady – Wailea, HI

Pho Ga, Slow-poached Farm Egg, and Bo La Lot

Chef Cameron Lewark of Spago Maui at the Four Seasons Resort – Wailea, HI

Thai Coconut on the Beach: Onaga Ceviche, Green Papaya Salad, Kaffir Lime, Coconut, and Passion Fruit Flower

Chef Nick Mastrascusa of Beach Tree at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu – Kailua-Kona, HI

Gnocchi with Oxtail Ragout

Chef Wade Ueoka of Alan Wong's – Honolulu, HI

Oxtail "Soup": Oxtail and Corned Beef Roulade, Boiled Peanuts, and Shiitake Mushrooms

Chef Jojo Vasquez of Plantation House Restaurant – Lahaina, HI

Australian Lamb Rack, Eggplant Purée, and Chickpea Cake

Pastry Chef Michelle Karr-Ueoka of Alan Wong's – Honolulu, HI

Hanaoka Farms Lilikoi Brûlée

Pastry Chef Elizabeth McDonald of Honu Seafood and Pizza and Mala Ocean Tavern – Lahaina, HI

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chef Quinten Frye of Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar – Honolulu, HI

Local Octopus, House Chorizo, Castelvetrano Olives, Papas, Compressed Grape Tomatoes, Fines Herbes, Shaved Almonds, and Kahuku Corn Purée

Chef Doug Kocol of Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar – Honolulu, HI

Shinsato Pork Rillettes, Sopresatta, Beer Mustard, Milk Bread and Pickles

Chef Sheldon Simeon of Star Noodle – Lahaina, HI

Hapa Ramen: Roast Pork, Egg, Bamboo, Kamaboko, Bok Choy, Mayu, and Spicy Miso

Chef Mark Noguchi of Pili Hawaii – Honolulu, HI

Ho'i'o Fiddlehead Ferns, Dried Cuttlefish, Kombu, Local Bay Octopus, and Yellow Tomatoes

Chef Ed Kenney of Town – Honolulu, HI

Mixologist David Newman of Pint + Jigger – Honolulu, HI

The Whiskey Thatcher: Rye, Mint, Lime, and Flamed Pernod Rinse

Sommelier Kevin Toyama of Halekulani – Honolulu, HI

Tasting Gala and Awards Ceremony

16 dishes, 16 pairings, 1 signature cocktail

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

6:30pm – 9:30pm
VIP Reception at 5:45pm*
Awards Ceremony at 6:30pm
Tasting Gala to follow

Halekulani
2199 Kalia Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Tickets: $95 General Admission; $125 VIP*
*Private reception includes Champagne and Petrossian caviar.

• How to Make It Panel

  SOLD OUT

  Join us as our Rising Stars discuss how they "made it" in the challenging culinary profession.

  Monday, December 3
  10:30am

  Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi'olani Community College
  Ohia Building, Room 118
  4303 Diamond Head Road
  Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

  

  Giving Back

  StarChefs.com is proud to partner with the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi'olani Community College. CIP provides students a solid kitchen foundation through hands-on learning and coursework that blends classical techniques with the global influences of Hawaii's singular heritage and pantry.
  
  Students gain hands-on experience working at three on-campus restaurants plus four additional culinary/pastry labs, including sustainability-minded 220 Grille. And CIP's progressive curriculum more than nods to sustainability; its program includes aquaponic gardening, composting, recycling, and running a weekly farmers market, giving students the tools they need to build their own culinary futures, along with the future of Hawaiian cuisine.

  A portion of the evening's proceeds will go to fund the capital campaign for the new facility at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head. In addition, to the CIP at KCC.

• Honorees Dinner

  Hosted by Chef Alan Wong
  Alan Wong's

  Co-hosted by:

  Brian Etheredge
  Capische?

  Chef George Mavrothalassitis
  Chef Mavro

  Chef Roy Yamaguchi
  Roy's
  
  Sommelier Chuck Furuya
  Vino Italian Tapas and Wine Bar

  This is a private event – invitation only

  Industry-only After-party

  SOLD OUT

  Get your grub and drink on at the Rising Star After-Party!
  
  10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

  Hosted by:
  Chef Robert McGee
  
  Co-hosted by:
  Grant Curlow and
  Mixologist Chandra Lucariello,
  Southern Wine & Spirits

  The Whole Ox
  327 Keawe St
  Honolulu, HI 96813