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2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA

Elizabeth, Caroline Hatchett of StarChefs.com, and Rising Star Pastry Chef Kelly Fields
2003 New Orleans Rising Star Chef Thomas Wolfe, Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, and John Besh
StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef David Slater with his wife-to-be, Barbie
Ricotta Cavatelli with Louisiana Crawfish, Spring Peas, Morel Mushrooms, and Asparagus by Chef John Besh of Besh Restaurant Group – New Orleans, LA
Pairing: Piedirosso, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso, Campania, Italy, 2010
Ricotta Cavatelli with Louisiana Crawfish, Spring Peas, Morel Mushrooms, and Asparagus by Chef John Besh of Besh Restaurant Group – New Orleans, LA
Pairing: Piedirosso, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso, Campania, Italy, 2010
StarChefs.com Rising Star Artisan Chef Bart Bell with his Mentor Neil Swidler
Jay Forman, 2003 New Orleans Rising Star Chef Megan Roen-Forman and Thomas Wolfe with Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
Liz Dowty and StarChefs.com Rising Star Sommelier John Mitchell
Sous Chef Anthony Gray and fellow Stella! chef
Braised Australian Beef Short Ribs, Loaded Baked Potato-style Cheese Grits, 
Glazed Root Vegetables, and Herb-Madeira Jus by Chef Scott Boswell of Scott Boswell Enterprises – New Orleans, LA Pairing: Nut Brown Ale, Samuel Smith
Ashley Mihos of StarChefs.com with Stephen Edwards and Elissa Garling of Meat & Livestock Australia
StarChefs.com Rising Star Concept Chef Adam Biderman and Caroline Lindsay Allen
StarChefs.com Rising Star Restaurateur Aaron Burgau, Simone Rathle, StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Brian Landry, Chef Tory McPhail, and Keri Landry
Bacon Fat-injected Cervena Venison Loin, Morel Mushrooms, 
Celeriac-Sweet Potato Pavé, Parsnip Purée, and St. Germain-Currant Jelly by Chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace – New Orleans, LA
Bacon Fat-injected Cervena Venison Loin, Morel Mushrooms, 
Celeriac-Sweet Potato Pavé, Parsnip Purée, and St. Germain-Currant Jelly by Chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace – New Orleans, LA  Pairing: Highland Park 18-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Lillian Hubbard and StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Michael Stoltzfus
StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Nathanial Zimet with Dan DeBari of Waring
StarChefs.com Rising Star Host Chef Chris Montero and Anita Montero
Honorees Dinner Chef Susan Spicer
Caribbean Crab Pilaf, Sautéed Sheepshead, Grilled Ramp Aïoli, and Pickled Peppers by Chef Susan Spicer of Bayona and Mondo – New Orleans, LA
US. Foods and Layla Azimi of StarChefs.com
James Denio, Antoinette Bruno, Michael Williams of Unified Brands, and StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Nathanial Zimet
StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Alon Shaya, Emily Ostuw Shaya, Neil Freeman and Jen Besh
Mixologist Paul Gustings
Mixologist Paul Gustings
Orkney Angostura Phosphate: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters, All-spice Dram, and Acid Phosphate by Mixologist Paul Gustings
Scot’s Sazerac: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Simple Syrup, 
Peychaud’s Bitters, Herbsaint, and Lemon Twist by Mixologist Paul Gustings
Basil and StarChefs.com Rising Star Community Mixologist Chris Hannah
Will Blunt and Paul Gustings
2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
Glen Armantrout with Ariyauna and Jewell of Cafe Reconcile
StarChefs.com Rising Star Host Chef Drew Dzejak and Stephanie Dzejak
John Besh
Will Blunt and Autumn Stein
StarChefs.com Rising Star Sponsors
2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
Stephanie Ridgeway of Highland Park
Smaranda Aldea and StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist James Ives
Brian Landry, Phillip Lopez, Antoinette Bruno, and Will Blunt
Leon Touzet II speaks about his sons Leon and Pierre and their business partner Aaron Burgau
2003 StarChefs.com Rising Star and Mentor Chef Scott Boswell with Rebecca Cohen
Bart Bell and Mentor Neil Swidler
Mentor Neal Bodenheimer talks about James Ives
Chris Hannah and Mentor Chris McMillian
Kelly Fields, John Besh, Brian Landry, Phillip Lopez, Alon Shaya, and Will Blunt
StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Michael Stoltzfus
Business Partner James Denio talks about Nathanial Zimet
Deborah and Chip Flanagan
2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars and Mentors
David Slater, Antoinette Bruno, and Adam Biderman
Lex Poulus of Jade and James Denio
StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist James Ives and Smaranda Aldea
Leah Adelman, Ashley Mihos, Millie Dweck, Nathanial Zimet, James Denio, Bart Bell, and Layla Azimi
Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
Elizabeth, Caroline Hatchett of StarChefs.com, and Rising Star Pastry Chef Kelly Fields
Elizabeth, Caroline Hatchett of StarChefs.com, and Rising Star Pastry Chef Kelly Fields
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2003 New Orleans Rising Star Chef Thomas Wolfe, Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, and John Besh
2003 New Orleans Rising Star Chef Thomas Wolfe, Will Blunt of StarChefs.com, and John Besh
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef David Slater with his wife-to-be, Barbie
StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef David Slater with his wife-to-be, Barbie
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Ricotta Cavatelli with Louisiana Crawfish, Spring Peas, Morel Mushrooms, and Asparagus by Chef John Besh of Besh Restaurant Group – New Orleans, LA
Pairing: Piedirosso, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso, Campania, Italy, 2010
Ricotta Cavatelli with Louisiana Crawfish, Spring Peas, Morel Mushrooms, and Asparagus by Chef John Besh of Besh Restaurant Group – New Orleans, LA Pairing: Piedirosso, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso, Campania, Italy, 2010
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Ricotta Cavatelli with Louisiana Crawfish, Spring Peas, Morel Mushrooms, and Asparagus by Chef John Besh of Besh Restaurant Group – New Orleans, LA
Pairing: Piedirosso, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso, Campania, Italy, 2010
Ricotta Cavatelli with Louisiana Crawfish, Spring Peas, Morel Mushrooms, and Asparagus by Chef John Besh of Besh Restaurant Group – New Orleans, LA Pairing: Piedirosso, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso, Campania, Italy, 2010
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Artisan Chef Bart Bell with his Mentor Neil Swidler
StarChefs.com Rising Star Artisan Chef Bart Bell with his Mentor Neil Swidler
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Jay Forman, 2003 New Orleans Rising Star Chef Megan Roen-Forman and Thomas Wolfe with Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
Jay Forman, 2003 New Orleans Rising Star Chef Megan Roen-Forman and Thomas Wolfe with Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com
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Liz Dowty and StarChefs.com Rising Star Sommelier John Mitchell
Liz Dowty and StarChefs.com Rising Star Sommelier John Mitchell
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Sous Chef Anthony Gray and fellow Stella! chef
Sous Chef Anthony Gray and fellow Stella! chef
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Braised Australian Beef Short Ribs, Loaded Baked Potato-style Cheese Grits, 
Glazed Root Vegetables, and Herb-Madeira Jus by Chef Scott Boswell of Scott Boswell Enterprises – New Orleans, LA Pairing: Nut Brown Ale, Samuel Smith
Braised Australian Beef Short Ribs, Loaded Baked Potato-style Cheese Grits, Glazed Root Vegetables, and Herb-Madeira Jus by Chef Scott Boswell of Scott Boswell Enterprises – New Orleans, LA Pairing: Nut Brown Ale, Samuel Smith
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Ashley Mihos of StarChefs.com with Stephen Edwards and Elissa Garling of Meat & Livestock Australia
Ashley Mihos of StarChefs.com with Stephen Edwards and Elissa Garling of Meat & Livestock Australia
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Concept Chef Adam Biderman and Caroline Lindsay Allen
StarChefs.com Rising Star Concept Chef Adam Biderman and Caroline Lindsay Allen
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Restaurateur Aaron Burgau, Simone Rathle, StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Brian Landry, Chef Tory McPhail, and Keri Landry
StarChefs.com Rising Star Restaurateur Aaron Burgau, Simone Rathle, StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Brian Landry, Chef Tory McPhail, and Keri Landry
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Bacon Fat-injected Cervena Venison Loin, Morel Mushrooms, 
Celeriac-Sweet Potato Pavé, Parsnip Purée, and St. Germain-Currant Jelly by Chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace – New Orleans, LA
Bacon Fat-injected Cervena Venison Loin, Morel Mushrooms, Celeriac-Sweet Potato Pavé, Parsnip Purée, and St. Germain-Currant Jelly by Chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace – New Orleans, LA
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Bacon Fat-injected Cervena Venison Loin, Morel Mushrooms, 
Celeriac-Sweet Potato Pavé, Parsnip Purée, and St. Germain-Currant Jelly by Chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace – New Orleans, LA  Pairing: Highland Park 18-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bacon Fat-injected Cervena Venison Loin, Morel Mushrooms, Celeriac-Sweet Potato Pavé, Parsnip Purée, and St. Germain-Currant Jelly by Chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace – New Orleans, LA Pairing: Highland Park 18-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Lillian Hubbard and StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Michael Stoltzfus
Lillian Hubbard and StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Michael Stoltzfus
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Nathanial Zimet with Dan DeBari of Waring
StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Nathanial Zimet with Dan DeBari of Waring
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Host Chef Chris Montero and Anita Montero
StarChefs.com Rising Star Host Chef Chris Montero and Anita Montero
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Honorees Dinner Chef Susan Spicer
Honorees Dinner Chef Susan Spicer
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Caribbean Crab Pilaf, Sautéed Sheepshead, Grilled Ramp Aïoli, and Pickled Peppers by Chef Susan Spicer of Bayona and Mondo – New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Crab Pilaf, Sautéed Sheepshead, Grilled Ramp Aïoli, and Pickled Peppers by Chef Susan Spicer of Bayona and Mondo – New Orleans, LA
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US. Foods and Layla Azimi of StarChefs.com
US. Foods and Layla Azimi of StarChefs.com
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James Denio, Antoinette Bruno, Michael Williams of Unified Brands, and StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Nathanial Zimet
James Denio, Antoinette Bruno, Michael Williams of Unified Brands, and StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Nathanial Zimet
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Alon Shaya, Emily Ostuw Shaya, Neil Freeman and Jen Besh
StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Alon Shaya, Emily Ostuw Shaya, Neil Freeman and Jen Besh
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Mixologist Paul Gustings
Mixologist Paul Gustings
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Mixologist Paul Gustings
Mixologist Paul Gustings
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Orkney Angostura Phosphate: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters, All-spice Dram, and Acid Phosphate by Mixologist Paul Gustings
Orkney Angostura Phosphate: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters, All-spice Dram, and Acid Phosphate by Mixologist Paul Gustings
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Scot’s Sazerac: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Simple Syrup, 
Peychaud’s Bitters, Herbsaint, and Lemon Twist by Mixologist Paul Gustings
Scot’s Sazerac: Highland Park 12-year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Simple Syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters, Herbsaint, and Lemon Twist by Mixologist Paul Gustings
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Basil and StarChefs.com Rising Star Community Mixologist Chris Hannah
Basil and StarChefs.com Rising Star Community Mixologist Chris Hannah
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Will Blunt and Paul Gustings
Will Blunt and Paul Gustings
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2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
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Glen Armantrout with Ariyauna and Jewell of Cafe Reconcile
Glen Armantrout with Ariyauna and Jewell of Cafe Reconcile
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Host Chef Drew Dzejak and Stephanie Dzejak
StarChefs.com Rising Star Host Chef Drew Dzejak and Stephanie Dzejak
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John Besh
John Besh
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Will Blunt and Autumn Stein
Will Blunt and Autumn Stein
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Sponsors
StarChefs.com Rising Star Sponsors
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2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
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Stephanie Ridgeway of Highland Park
Stephanie Ridgeway of Highland Park
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Smaranda Aldea and StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist James Ives
Smaranda Aldea and StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist James Ives
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Brian Landry, Phillip Lopez, Antoinette Bruno, and Will Blunt
Brian Landry, Phillip Lopez, Antoinette Bruno, and Will Blunt
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Leon Touzet II speaks about his sons Leon and Pierre and their business partner Aaron Burgau
Leon Touzet II speaks about his sons Leon and Pierre and their business partner Aaron Burgau
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2003 StarChefs.com Rising Star and Mentor Chef Scott Boswell with Rebecca Cohen
2003 StarChefs.com Rising Star and Mentor Chef Scott Boswell with Rebecca Cohen
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Bart Bell and Mentor Neil Swidler
Bart Bell and Mentor Neil Swidler
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Mentor Neal Bodenheimer talks about James Ives
Mentor Neal Bodenheimer talks about James Ives
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Chris Hannah and Mentor Chris McMillian
Chris Hannah and Mentor Chris McMillian
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Kelly Fields, John Besh, Brian Landry, Phillip Lopez, Alon Shaya, and Will Blunt
Kelly Fields, John Besh, Brian Landry, Phillip Lopez, Alon Shaya, and Will Blunt
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Michael Stoltzfus
StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Michael Stoltzfus
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Business Partner James Denio talks about Nathanial Zimet
Business Partner James Denio talks about Nathanial Zimet
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Deborah and Chip Flanagan
Deborah and Chip Flanagan
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2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars and Mentors
2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars and Mentors
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David Slater, Antoinette Bruno, and Adam Biderman
David Slater, Antoinette Bruno, and Adam Biderman
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Lex Poulus of Jade and James Denio
Lex Poulus of Jade and James Denio
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StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist James Ives and Smaranda Aldea
StarChefs.com Rising Star Mixologist James Ives and Smaranda Aldea
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Leah Adelman, Ashley Mihos, Millie Dweck, Nathanial Zimet, James Denio, Bart Bell, and Layla Azimi
Leah Adelman, Ashley Mihos, Millie Dweck, Nathanial Zimet, James Denio, Bart Bell, and Layla Azimi
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Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
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2012 StarChefs.com New Orleans Rising Stars Honorees Dinner at Commander's Palace - New Orleans, LA
Photo: Shannon Sturgis | April 2012
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