2012 3rd Annual StarChefs.com International Pastry Competition at ICC - New York, NY

Pastry Competitor Jim Hutchison prepping for Day 1 of the Pastry Competition

Pastry Competitor Jennifer Yee prepping for Day 1 of the Pastry Competition

Modernist Pantry and Chefs Warehouse supplies for Day 1 of the International Pastry Competition

PreGel America supplies for Day 1 of the International Pastry Competition

Pastry Competitor Matthew Peterson prepping for Day 1 of the Pastry Competition

Pastry Competitor Andrew Lewis prepping for Day 1 of the Pastry Competition

Pastry Competitor Salvatore Martone prepping for Day 1 of the Pastry Competition

Lemon Kimchi Sorbet, Black Sesame Cake, Candied Ginger, Passion Fruit Gel, and Lemongrass Air from Pastry Chef Andrew Lewis of Uchiko – Austin, TX

Fig Sidecar: Sheep's Yogurt Sorbet, Fig Tuile, Fiadone, and Cognac Fig Sauce from Pastry Chef Arnaud Chavigny of Café Boulud – Palm Beach, FL

Grape Composition: Verjus Sorbet, Goat Cheese Bavarois, Rosemary-Walnut Streusel, and Grape Ravioli from Chef Ashley Brauze of DB Bistro Moderne – New York, NY

Honey Yogurt Panna Cotta Rocks, Fennel Granite, Shortcakes, and Poached Fennel and Apples from Chef Aya Fukai of RIA – Chicago, IL

Calixican Pavlova: Avocado-Lime Sorbet, Cilantro Meringue, Grapefruit Gel, Yamamomo Berries, and Micro Cilantro from Pastry Chef Christina Kaelberer of Bottega – Yountville, CA

Camu Camu Sorbet with Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Candied Lemon Rind, and Yoggi Yogurt Powder from Pastry Chef Christina Mercado of Finale – Boston, MA

Goat Cheese Ice Cream, Roasted Candy Striped Beet Gelèe, Citrus Meringue, and Beet Chips from Pastry Chef Erica Tomei of Chicago Marriott Naperville – Naperville, IL

Black Tea Panna Cotta, Calamansi Sorbet, White Mint Espuma, Honey Glass, and Black Tea Caviar from Pastry Chef Francis Ang of Fifth Floor – San Francisco, CA

Greek Yogurt Parfait, Swiss Meringue, Cucumber Soda, Dill Oil, and Coriander Meringue from Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee – New York, NY

Cucumber Lime Gelèe, Coconut-Kaffir Lime Sorbet, Ginger-Coconut Sable, and Lavender Meringue from Pastry Chef Jim Hutchison of Foxwoods Resort & Casino – Mashantucket, CT

Tom Kha Gai Semifreddo, Gai Nougatine, Kecap Manis, Yuzu Meringue, and Cilantro Mousse from Pastry Chef Kasra Adjari of Patina – Los Angeles, CA

Kinako Kuzu Mochi, Cinnamon Crumble, Green Tea Sponge, Japanese Black Sugar Molasses, Ginger Ice Cream, and White Chocolate Tuile from Pastry Chef Kei Hasegawa of Matsuhisa – Beverly Hills, CA

Olives and Chocolate: Olive Streusel, Black Olive Brine Ganache, Extra Virgin Ice Cream, and Black Olive Dough from Pastry Chef Luis Villavelazquez of La Victoria Bakery – San Francisco, CA

Yuzu Tapioca, Black Sesame Sponge, Mandarin Sherbet, and Rice Flour Tuile from Pastry Chef Matthew Petersen of CityZen – Washington, D.C.

Sweet Pea Sorbet, Mint Sponge Cake, Crème Fraîche Parfait, and Raspberry Purée from Chef Michal Shelkowitz of Dovetail – New York, NY

Texas Tastes: Coffee Panna Cotta, Pecan Feuilletine, Candied Pecans, Molasses Granite, Whiskey Foam, Whiskey Jelly, and Moka Streusel from Pastry Chef Nicolas Blouin of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek – Dallas, TX

Lychee Sorbet, Pomegranate Syrup, and Poppy-Lemon Foam from Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone of Four Seasons – New York, NY

Crème Fraîche Panna Cotta, Concord Grape Soup, Verjus Foam, Rosemary Caviar, Prosecco Sorbet, and Pine Nut Lace Cookies from Pastry Chef Stephen Collucci of Colicchio & Sons – New York, NY

Galangal Labne, Jasmine Rice Glass, Basil Seeds, Compressed Mango and Pineapple, Jasmine Rice Jelly, and Frozen Mango Yogurt from Pastry Chef Steven Cak of Parkside – Austin, TX

Pastry judges Johnny Iuzzini, Michael Laiskonis, Sandro Micheli, Ramon Perez, Stephane Treand, and Jeffrey Steingarten during the competition.

Judges Ramon Perez, winner of the 2nd Annual International Pastry Competition, and Stephane Treand

Pastry Finalists after Round 1: Ashley Brauze, Aya Fukai, Jim Hutchison, Jennifer Yee, Luis Villavelazquez, Stephen Collucci, Steven Cak, Salvatore Martone, Michal Shelkowitz, and Francis Ang

Pastry Competitor Francis Ang prepping for Day 2 of the International Pastry Competition

Pastry Competitor Luis Villavelazquez prepping for Day 2 of the International Pastry Competition

Hazelnut Mousse, Milk Chocolate Cream, Olive Oil Caramel, Kalamansi Gelée, and Crème Fraîche-Szechuan Peppercorn Ice Cream from Pastry Chef Jim Hutchison of Foxwoods Resort & Casino – Mashantucket, CT

Hazelnut Pain de Genes, Burnt Orange Ice Cream, Fig Pastry Cream, Hazelnut Foam, and Banyuls-roasted Figs from Chef Ashley Brauze of DB Bistro Moderne – New York, NY

Chocolate Cognac Cake, Hazelnut Crumble, Cognac Veil, Ginger Cream Fluid Gel, Chocolate Tuile, and Chocolate-Ginger Cremeaux from Chef Aya Fukai of RIA – Chicago, IL

Hazelnut Cake, Passion Fruit Chiboust, Carrot Purée, Olive Oil Ice Cream, and Olive Oil Powder from Pastry Chef Michal Shelkowitz of Dovetail – New York, NY

Mango Noisette, Caramel-Hazelnut Ice Cream, Hazelnut Panna Cotta, Passion-Mango Cremeux, and Caramelized Hazelnut from Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone of Four Seasons – New York, NY

Fig, Hazelnuts, and Red Hawk: Fig Panna Cotta, Black Pepper-Cocoa Croquant, Hazelnut Ice Cream, and Red Hawk Cheese Crumble from Chef Luis Villavelazquez of La Victoria Bakery – San Francisco, CA

Gianduja Semifreddo with Late Harvest Raspberry Syrup, Cocoa Nib Brittle, Coffee Gelée, Hazelnut Oreo Crunch, Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream, Raspberry Sorbet, and Candied Hazlenuts from Chef Stephen Collucci of Colicchio & Sons – New York, NY

Hazelnut Mochi, Hazelnut Ice Cream, Pickled Plums, Lemon-Hazelnut Rubble, and Chocolate Tuile from Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee - New York, NY

Corn-Hazelnut Cremeaux, Parmesan Ice Cream, Blueberry Compote, Shredded Hazelnut Filo, Hazelnut Crumble, Hibiscus Air, and Cilantro Air from Pastry Chef Francis Ang of Fifth Floor – San Francisco, CA

Hazelnut-Robiola Cream, Apple-Fennel Gel, Fennel Cremeux, Plumped Raisins, Hazelnut Soil, and Whipped Vanilla Honey from Pastry Chef Steven Cak of Parkside – Austin, TX

Round 2 Finalists of the Pastry Competition: Salvatore Martone, Aya Fukai, and Jennifer Yee

Pastry Finalist Aya Fukai preps her entremet for Day 3 of the competition

Pastry Finalist Salvatore Martone preps one of the layers for his entremet for Day 3 of the competition

Pastry Finalist Jennifer Yee preps for her showpiece for Day 3 of the competition

The judges and hosts get ready for Day 3 of the International Pastry Competition. Back Row: Johnny Iuzzini, Michael Laiskonis, Frederic Monti, Keegan Gerhard, Iacapo Falai, Will Blunt; Front Row: Antoinette Bruno, Ken Oringer, Elizabeth Falkner, Jeffrey Steingarten, and Stephane Treand

Pastry competition judges Stephane Treand, Ken Oringer, Jeffrey Steingarten, Elizabeth Falkner, and Ramon Perez on Day 3 of the International Pastry Competition.

Pastry Finalist Aya Fukai scores a section of her showpiece

Salvatore Martone of Four Seasons – New York, NY working on his showpiece during the StarChefs.com International Pastry Competition

Pastry Finalist Jennifer Yee working on her showpiece during the StarChefs.com International Pastry Competition

Judges Michael Laiskonis, Johnny Iuzzini, Ramon Perez, and Elizabeth Falkner having a laugh during blind judging

Muscat Zester from Chef Aya Fukai of RIA – Chicago, IL

Chambord-Earl Grey Bon Bons from Chef Aya Fukai of RIA – Chicago, IL

Forest Entremet with Chestnut, Cherry, Almond, and Vanilla from Chef Aya Fukai of RIA – Chicago, IL

Forest Entremet with Chestnut, Cherry, Almond, and Vanilla from Chef Aya Fukai of RIA – Chicago, IL

"Spice and Rib Cage" Chocolate Sculpture from Chef Aya Fukai of RIA – Chicago, IL

Ken Oringer, Ramon Perez, Johnny Iuzzini, Jeffrey Steingarten, and Elizabeth Falkner take down their scores for "Spice and Rib Cage" Chocolate Sculpture from Chef Aya Fukai of RIA – Chicago, IL

Raspberry-Cheesecake Cocktail from Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone of Four Seasons – New York, NY

Caramel-Orange Bon Bons from Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone of Four Seasons – New York, NY

Peanut butter-Raspberry Jam Entremet from Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone of Four Seasons – New York, NY

Peanut butter-Raspberry Jam Entremet from Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone of Four Seasons – New York, NY

"Half Heart" Sugar Sculpture from Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone of Four Seasons – New York, NY

Judges Jeffrey Steingarten, Elizabeth Falkner, and Ken Oringer laugh at Johnny Iuzzini while they check out pastry competitor Salvatore Martone's sugar sculpture

Blueberry-Basil Spritzer from Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee – New York, NY

Black Sesame-Caramel Rocks from Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee – New York, NY

Strawberry Bubble Entremet from Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee – New York, NY

Strawberry Bubble Entremet from Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone of Four Seasons – New York, NY

"Twiggy" Sugar-Chocolate Sculpture from Pastry Chef Jennifer Yee – New York, NY

Judges Ramon Perez, Frederic Monti, Johnny Iuzzini, and Michael Laiskonis look closely at pastry competitor Jennifer Yee's sugar-chocolate sculpture

Pastry Finalists Aya Fukai, Jennifer Yee, and Salvatore Martone make their entrance on stage to hear the announcement for the winner of the 3rd Annual StarChefs.com International Pastry Competition.

Jillian Hillard of PreGel America announces the winners of the StarChefs.com 3rd Annual International Pastry Competition

Salvatore Martone wins the StarChefs.com Pastry Competition, presented by PreGel America. Pictured: Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com, Pastry Chef Johnny Iuzzini, Frederic Monti of PreGel America, Winner Salvatore Martone, PreGel America's Jillian Hillard, and Will Blunt of StarChefs.com

Will Blunt and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com with 3rd Annual Pastry Competition Winner Salvatore Martone, 3rd Place Competitor Aya Fukai, and Runner-up Jennifer Yee