1. Pastry Chefs Get in the Halloween Spirit
2. Celebrate Chicago’s Exciting Food & Wine Scene at Kendall College
3. Secret Liqueurs from the 18th Century to Keep You Warm as Winter Approaches
4. Cool Careers: Robert Simmelink, Executive Chef for Alto-Shaam, Inc.
5. Announcing the 2005 Chicago Rising Stars!
6. Chefs Flock to the Greenmarket for Fresh Fall Vegetables
7. StarChefs.com Is Currently On the Lookout for Rising Stars in Los Angeles
8. Take the StarChefs Culinary Arts Trends Survey
9. Top 5 Best-Selling Cookbooks
10. Top 10 Jobs on StarChefs Jobfinder
11. StarChefs Announces the Winner of the Pernod Mixing Magic Contest
    
    
    
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1. Pastry Chefs Get in the Halloween Spirit
Children aren’t the only ones who enjoy a little Halloween merriment – host an adult-only late night dessert fest, featuring fun and sophisticated pastry creations. Pastry Chefs Liz Steffey of Andaluca at the Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle, Karen DeMasco of Craft in New York, and Angela Tustin of Plate in Philadelphia share their sweet recipes to get in the spirit of All Hallow's Eve. Read more.

2. Celebrate Chicago’s Exciting Food & Wine Scene at Kendall College
The Third Annual Chicago Wine and Food Festival will be held from October 21-23 at The Peninsula Chicago and Kendall College and will benefit local organizations including Pediatric AIDS Chicago and Greater Chicago Food Depository. The Chicago Wine and Food Festival Foundation was created to heighten the awareness of Chicago's culinary community. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to
http://www.starchefs.com/events/chicago_wff/2005/index.shtml

3. Secret Liqueurs from the 18th Century to Keep You Warm as Winter Approaches
Coca-Cola isn’t the only drink with a secret recipe. In fact, the “liqueur” shelf in any bar is filled with mysterious draughts, often made from a simple base liquor but imbued with a complex mix of ingredients that has kept them from being duplicated by other companies. Several of them are rich, bittersweet, and perfect for autumn, when their warming effects serve as an Indian summer for the palate. Read more.

4. Cool Careers: Robert Simmelink, Executive Chef for Alto-Shaam, Inc.
As Executive Chef and Business Development Manager for Alto-Shaam Inc., a leading foodservice equipment manufacturer, Robert Simmelink wears many different hats and loves them all. Testing, teaching, designing, and consulting, Robert rarely has a routine day. Read more.

5. Announcing the 2005 Chicago Rising Stars!
StarChefs.com is proud to announce the 2005 Chicago Rising Stars. This list represents the brightest up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in Chicago. Join us as we celebrate their talents with a gala walk-around tasting on December 13th at The Fairmont Chicago Hotel, from 7-9pm. Tickets are $85 per person in advance, $95 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to
http://www.starchefs.com/chefs/rising_stars/2005/chicago/html/index.shtml

Honorees include:
Homaro Cantu - Moto
Graham Elliot Bowles – Avenues at the Peninsula Hotel
Paul Verant – Vie
Missy Robbins - Spiaggia
Gene Kato - Japonais
Todd Stein – mk
Jason Hammel and Amalea Tshilds – Lula Café
Pastry Chef Tara Lane – Blackbird
Pastry Chef Mindy Segal – Hot Chocolate
Pastry Chef Alex Stupak – Alinea
Bar Chef Adam Seger– Nacional 27
Sommelier Fernando Beteta – NoMi at the Park Hyatt Hotel
Host Chef Noah Bekofsky – Aria at The Fairmont Chicago Hotel

9. Top 5 Best-Selling Cookbooks
StarChefs has partnered with Jessica’s Biscuit® eCookbooks to bring you the greatest selection of cookbooks at a steep discount, including on these best sellers. Now offering free shipping on purchases of $25 or more!

1. Mexican Every Day: Easy, Full-Flavored, Tradition-Packed
   By Rick Bayless and Deann Groen Bayless
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2. Sara’s Secrets for Weeknight Meals
   By Sara Moulton
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3. America’s Test Kitchen Family Cookbook
   By Cook’s Illustrated Authors
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4. Best Recipes in the World: More Than 1,000 International Dishes to Cook at Home
   By Mark Bittman
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5. At Home With Michael Chiarello: Easy Entertaining, Ideas, Recipes, Inspiration
   By Michael Chiarello
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10. Top 10 Jobs on StarChefs Jobfinder

1. Kitchen Manager
   Join the Legal Sea Foods Family!
   Legal Sea Foods
   Massachusetts
   
   
2. General Manager
   GM Opportunity at Fine Dining Restaurant
   Lark Creek Inn
   California
   
   
3. Chef de Partie
   Top Chef Needed in Los Angeles
   HRC International
   California
   
   
4. Assistant Stewarding Manager
   Luxury San Francisco Hotel is Seeking Someone with F&B Experience
   Westin St. Francis
   
   
5. Banquet Cook
   Cooks Wanted at Top Destination Resort
   Vail Cascade Resort
   Colorado
   
   
6. Dining Room Manager
   Award-Winning Restaurant Seeking Manager with Experience
   Susanna Foo
   Pennsylvania
   
   
7. Chef de Cuisine
   Experienced Chef Wanted for Upscale Restaurant
   Anonymous
   Georgia
   
   
8. Information Systems Manager
   Join Danny Meyer's Acclaimed Team in New York
   Union Square Hospitality Group
   New York
   
   
9. Sommelier
   James Beard Award-Winning Chef Seeking Top Sommelier
   JOEL Restaurant
   Georgia
   
   
10. Hostperson
    Hostperson Position Available at Luxury Lakeside Retreat
    The Woodmark Hotel
    Washington
    
    

11. StarChefs Announces the Winner of the Pernod Mixing Magic Contest

This fall, StarChefs invited mixologists, bartenders and bar chefs across the country to participate in the Pernod Mixing Magic Cocktail Contest and create an original Pernod cocktail.

The competition was fierce, and the use of Pernod was certainly creative. The first round of judging took place at the Flatiron Lounge in New York City, where master bar chef Julie Reiner mixed the recipes of 30 original cocktails. Our top three finalists – David Nepove of Enrico’s Restaurant - San Francisco, CA, Vincenzo Marianella of Providence - Los Angeles, CA, and Franklin Becker of Washington Square - Philadelphia, PA mixed their Pernod cocktails at StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue San Francisco on October 17 at Teatro ZinZanni. Guests at the gala voted on their favorite cocktail. David Nepove took home the top prize with The Retreat, a blend of Pernod, Hanger One Buddha’s Hand, lemon juice and basil. David and a guest will be flown to Paris this November to join in Pernod’s festivities for their 200th Anniversary. Congratulations to all our finalists!

Recipe for The Retreat
Bartender David Nepove of Enrico’s Restaurant - San Francisco, CA

Yield: 1 Serving

Ingredients:
1 ounce Pernod
1 1/2 ounces Hanger One Buddha's Hand Citrus Vodka
5 basil leaves
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syup
1 ounce club soda

Method:
Muddle lemon, simple syrup and basil in a mixing glass. Add ice, Pernod and vodka. Shake and strain into a collins glass filled with ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a basil sprig and a lemon twist.

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