2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Star Mixologist Jeret Peña
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Jake Dady, Will Blunt, Crystal Dady, and 2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Star Restaurateur Jason Dady
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Star Brewer Finalists Ron Extract of Jester King Brewery, Kevin Brand of (512) Brewery, Jeff Stuffings of Jester King Brewery
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Star Chefs Andrew Wiseheart, Paul Qui, Josh Watkins, and Bryce Gilmore
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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Purple Potato, Truffled Crème Fraîche,
Petrossian Caviar, and Lemon by Host Chef Jonathan Gelman of
Driskill Grill
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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Antoinette Bruno and Will Blunt of StarChefs.com
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Executive Director Ronda Rutledge of Sustainable Food Center, the gala's charity partner
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Will Blunt and Antoinette Bruno with 2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Star Chef Rene Ortiz of La Condesa - Austin, TX
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Will Blunt, Mentor Scott Walker, 2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Star Sommelier June Rodil of Congress Austin - Austin, TX, and Antoinette Bruno
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2012 StarChefs.com Rising Star Brewer Kevin Brand accepts his award from Antoinette Bruno and Will Blunt
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Will Blunt, Rising Star Mentor Brewer Brian Peters of Uncle Billy's - Austin, TX, and Antoinette Bruno
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Will Blunt and Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com with the Mentor Chef Winner Andrew Weissman of Il Sogno - San Antonio, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars raise a toast of Highland Park 18 year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars and Mentors
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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2011 Houston Rising Star Chef Randy Rucker, Pastry Chef Andrew Lewis of Uchiko, Mai Le, and 2011 Houston Rising Star Pastry Chef Chris Leung
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Hotel Chef Josh Watkins of Carillon - Austin, TX
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Cured Niragi, Beet Ceviche, Goat Cheese, and Citrus Vinaigrette by Rising Star Hotel Chef Josh Watkins of Carillon - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Restaurateur Tyson Cole of Uchi, Uchi Houston, and Uchiko
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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Tonburi Crudo: Yellowtail, Avocado-Miso Purée, Ginger Vinaigrette, Tomato, Lime Charcoal, and Shallots by Rising Star Restaurateur Tyson Cole of Uchi, Uchi Houston, and Uchiko
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Rising Star Chef Paul Qui of Uchiko plates his winning dish: Sunchoke-Dashi Soup, Uni, Bottarga, Baby Carrots, and Zucchini Blossoms
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Sunchoke-Dashi Soup, Uni, Bottarga, Baby Carrots, and Zucchini Blossoms by Rising Star Chef Paul Qui of Uchiko - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Restaurateur Jason Dady of BIN 555, Tre Tratorria, and Two Bros. BBQ Market
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Smoked Cabrito Ribs, Polenta, and Natural Jus by Rising Star Restaurateur Jason Dady of BIN 555, Tre Tratorria, and Two Bros. BBQ Market
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Highland Park Table
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Rising Star Mixologist Jeret Peña of Esquire Tavern - San Antonio, TX
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The Sacrilege: Chamomile Pisco, Green Chartreuse, Lime, Honey, Egg White, and Pepper by Rising Star Mixologist Jeret Peña of Esquire Tavern - San Antonio, TX
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Cabin Fever: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Pecan Syrup, Fernet Branca, and Habañero Bitters by Rising Star Mixologist Jeret Peña of Esquire Tavern - San Antonio, TX
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Cabin Fever: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Pecan Syrup, Fernet Branca, and Habañero Bitters by Rising Star Mixologist Jeret Peña of Esquire Tavern - San Antonio, TX
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Host Chef Jonathan Gelman of
Driskill Grill
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Herb-crusted Australian Lamb Lollipop with Spicy Apple Kimchee by Host Chef Jonathan Gelman of
Driskill Grill
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Reuben Sandwich with Organic Australian Brisket by Host Chef Jonathan Gelman of
Driskill Grill
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Rising Star Chef Andrew Wiseheart of Contigo - Austin, TX
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Cauliflower Gratin, Currants, Capers, Garlic Cream, Parmesan, and Balsamic by Rising Star Chef Andrew Wiseheart of Contigo - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Chef Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine - Austin, TX
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Grilled Rabbit Terrine, Bacon-Liver Mousse, French Breakfast Radishes, and Texas Onions by Rising Star Chef Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Chef David Bull of Congress Austin - Austin, TX
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Sea Scallop, Jicama-Mint Salad, Coconut Cream, Cocoa Nib, and Chocolate Mint by Rising Star Chef David Bull of Congress Austin - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Sustainability Chef Michael Sohocki of Restaurant Gwendolyn - San Antonio, TX
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Pig’s Foot Terrine, Rooster Mousse, and Deviled Egg by Rising Star Sustainability Chef Michael Sohocki of Restaurant Gwendolyn - San Antonio, TX
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Cervena Venison Taco, Chipotle Harissa, Fennel Pollen Yogurt, and Bacon Fat Tortilla by Rising Star Chef Rene Ortiz of La Condesa - Austin, TX
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Cervena Venison Taco, Chipotle Harissa, Fennel Pollen Yogurt, and Bacon Fat Tortilla by Rising Star Chef Rene Ortiz of La Condesa - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Chef Ned Elliott of Foreign & Domestic - Austin, TX
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Australian Wagyu Flank Steak, Red Pepper Sauce, Fried Orzo, Poached Egg, and Ham Broth by Rising Star Chef Ned Elliott of Foreign & Domestic - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Artisan Chef John Bates of The Noble Pig - Austin, TX
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Italian Sausage Sandwich with Roasted Red Onions, Tomatoes, Provolone, and Basil Pesto-Aïoli by Rising Star Artisan Chefs John Bates and Brandon Martinez of The Noble Pig - Austin, TX paired with The Wit from (512) Brewing Company
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Rising Star Chef Quealy Watson of The Monterey - San Antonio, TX
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Braised Australian Beef Cheek, Green Romesco, Spiced Almonds, and Fenugreek by Rising Star Chef Quealy Watson of The Monterey - San Antonio, TX
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Prosciutto di Parma table
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Plinio Sandalio of Carillon - Austin, TX
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Table of Rising Star Pastry Chef Plinio Sandalio of Carillon - Austin, TX
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Grapefruit Sorbet, Campari Pop Rocks, and Angostura Bitters Ice Cream by Rising Star Pastry Chef Plinio Sandalio of Carillon - Austin, TX
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Philip Speer of Uchi - Austin, TX
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Peanut Butter Semifreddo, Miso-Apple Sorbet, Peanut Brittle, Micro Wasabi, and Raisins by Rising Star Pastry Chef Philip Speer of Uchi - Austin, TX
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Attendees vote for Jade's best dish of the night
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Rising Star Artisan Chef John Bates wins the third best dish of the Jade Best Dish Competition
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Rising Star Chef Andrew Wiseheart wins second best dish in the Jade Best Dish Competition
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Rising Star Pastry Chef Philip Speer gives a congratulatory hug to Rising Star Chef Paul Qui who won the Jade Best Dish Competition
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Antoinette Bruno, Will Blunt, Winner of Jade's best dish of the night award Rising Star Chef Paul Qui, and Lex Poulos of Jade
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The crowd takes photos of the winners of Jade Best Dish Competition
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Winners of the Jade Best Dish Competition: Chef Paul Qui of Uchiko (First Place), Chef John Bates of The Noble Pig (Third Place), and Chef Andrew Wiseheart of Contigo (Second Place)2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
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2012 StarChefs.com Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Gala at The Driskill - Austin, TX
Photo: Shannon Sturgis, Andrew Chan | February 2012
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