Tofu with Citrus Marinated Ikura and Fried Ginger by Chef Gene Kato of Dashi
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Shrimp Bruschetta: Baguette, Avocado Puree, Grapefruit, Pistachios, and Pickled Jalapenos by Chef Giuseppe Tentori of
GT Fish & Oyster
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Quinoa Ssam with Australian Wagyu Beef, Tomatillo Sauce, Asian Pear-Fennel Kimchi, and Micro Thai Basil by Chef Bill Kim of
Belly Shack and Urbanbelly
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Roasted Cervena Venison Loin, Beet-Horseradish Macaroon, Spanish Arbequina Olive Oil, and Nasturtiums by Chef Chris Nugent of Les Nomades
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Grilled Buttermilk Blue Affinee Sandwich with Petite Frisee and Honey Truffle Butter by Chef Martial Nougier of Bistronomic
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Caramelized White Chocolate Panna Cotta, Rhubarb Consomme, Aquavit, Rye, and Spruce by Tim Dahl of Nostrano
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Grand Cru Gruyere Reserve Macaroon by Pastry Chef Tim Dahl of Nostrano
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Blood and Stone:
Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Muddled Cara Cara Oranges, and hum Botanical Spirit by Mixologist Adam Seger
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Velvet Monkey:
Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Honey Ginger Beer, hum Botanical Spirit, Tellicherry Pepper-braised Rhubarb, Thai Basil, and Hedonistic Citrus Bitters by Mixologist Adam Seger
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Robin Roy:
Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, hum Botanical Spirit, Homemade Maraschino Cherries, Tonka Bean Bitters by Mixologist Adam Seger
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Bistronomic - Chicago, IL
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars Beer Sommelier Michael MacAvena, Mixologist Paul McGee with his wife Shelby Allison, and Chef Dirk Flanigan
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Sustainability Chef Geoff Rhyne and wife, Kelly Rhyne
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Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com and 2008 StarChefs.com Rising Star and Host Chef Bill Kim of Urbanbelly and Belly Shack
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2005 StarChefs.com Rising Star and Host Chef Gene Kato of Dashi
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Tofu with Citrus Marinated Ikura and Fried Ginger by 2005 Rising Star and Host Chef Gene Kato of Dashi
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2011 StarChefs.com Rising Stars Community Chef Ryan Poli, Chef Chris Pandel, and Chef Jared Van Camp with Leigh Omilinsky
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Host Chef Martial Noguier of Bistronomic converses with a guest
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2005 StarChefs.com Rising Star Pastry Chef Tim Dahl jokes with 2011 StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Andrew Zimmerman, his wife Lindsey Boland, and Pastry Chef Bryce Caron
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Buttermilk Blue from Emmi Roth USA
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2008 StarChefs.com Rising Star and Host Chef Chris Nugent of Les Nomades with Jodi Berg of Vitamix
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Mencia, Bodega Gancedo, Bierzo, Castilla y Leon, Spain NV paired with Roasted Cervena Venison Loin, Beet-Horseradish Macaroon, Spanish Arbequina Olive Oil and Nasturtium
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Gamay Jean Calot Morgon, Vielles Vignes Cuvee Unique, Burgundy, France NV paired with Quinoa Ssam with Australian Wagyu Beef, Tomatillo Sauce, Asian Pear-Fennel Kimchi, and Micro Thai Basil
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Selection of wine pairings by Sommelier Fernando Beteta of Tenzing Wine and Spirits
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Sommelier Fernando Beteta of Tenzing Wine and Spirits and StarChefs.com Rising Star Beer Sommelier Michael MacAvena
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StarChefs.com Rising Stars Chef Stephanie Izard and Restauraeur Kevin Boehm with his wife Courtney Boehm
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Jill Conklin of Winston Industries and Will Blunt of StarChefs.com
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Evan Levanthal and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Bistronomic - Chicago, IL
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Sous Chef Jennifer Petrusky of GT Fish & Oyster
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2005 StarChefs.com Rising Star and Host Mixologist Adam Seger
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2005 StarChefs.com Rising Star and Host Mixologist Adam Seger slices ginger for a Highland Park cocktail
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Highland Park table
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist Paul McGee with his wife Shelby Allison
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Juliana Rosales and StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Curtis Duffy
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Mary Ward and John Ward, Owner of Bistronomic
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Robert Hahmann of Nordaq Fresh with StarChefs.com Rising Stars Chef Shin Thompson and Restarauteur Rob Katz
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2008 StarChefs.com Rising Star and Host Chef Bill Kim with his wife Yvonne Kim
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Bistronomic - Chicago, IL
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Bistronomic - Chicago, IL
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Will Blunt and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com with three of the host chefs, Chef Gene Kato of Dashi, Chef Chris Nugent of Les Nomades, and Chef Martial Nougier
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Lindsey Boland, Chef Andrew Zimmerman, Mentor Chef Paul Kahan, Restaurateur and Mentor Terry Alexander, Chef Dirk Flanigan, and Restaurateur Kevin Boehm
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StarChefs.com Rising Stars Chef Stephanie Izard, Restaurateur Rob Katz, Chef Chris Pandel, Sustainability Chef Ryan Poli, Chef Andrew Zimmerman, and Chef Shin Thompson
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Martin Daraz of Highland Park gives a toast to the Rising Stars
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Jaclyn Sisbarro of Highland Park
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StarChefs.com Rising Stars toast with Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Antoinette Bruno and StarChefs.com Rising Stars Chef Andrew Zimmerman, Chef Chris Pandel, Chef Stephanie Izard, and Restaurateur Kevin Boehm toast with Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars with Will Blunt and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Sommelier Rachael Lowe and Champagne and Sake Consultant Chantelle Pabros
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Shin Thompson with his mentor Chef Anthony Khattabi
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Host Chefs of the evening Pastry Chef Bryce Caron, Pastry Chef Tim Dahl, Chef Martial Nougier, Chef Chris Nugent, Chef Bill Kim, and Sous Chef Jennifer Petrusky
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2011 StarChefs.com Chicago Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Bistronomic - Chicago, IL
Photo: Shannon Sturgis | May 2011
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