2019 STARCHEFS SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND RISING STARS AWARDS
TUESDAY, JUNE 1
Terra Gallery
The Bay Area has always been a region of peaks and valleys, and indeed we saw a metropolis bouncing with growth and change. StarChefs gave out 23 Rising Stars Awards this time round, to a total of 26 winners. Eleven of those award winners are women—the most of any class of Rising Stars in the 17-year history of the program. This class also includes immigrants and the children of immigrants.
Let’s meet the Rising Stars, the dynamic leaders and innovative professionals who will determine what the Bay Area eats and drinks for years to come.
RISING STARS AWARD WINNERS
These 26 professionals are recognized not only for their exceptional food and drinks, but also for their ability to lead, inspire, and support the local Bay Area community. For more information on our Rising Stars selection process, please visit the Rising Stars Awards Program page.
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CHEF
Christa Chase
Tartine Manufactory -
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CHEFS
Joyce Conway & Mel Lopez
Pearl 6101 -
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CHEF
Nicolas Delaroque
Nico -
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CHEF
Robert Hernandez
Octavia -
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CHEF
Gabrielle Maeda
State Bird Provisions -
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CHEF
David Nayfeld
Che Fico -
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CHEF
Adam Tortosa
Robin -
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GAME CHANGERS
Presented by S.Pellegrino
Laura & Sayat Ozyilmaz
Noosh -
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SUSTAINABILITY
Presented by St. Supery
Kim Alter
Nightbird -
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HOTEL CHEF
Banks White
Hat Trick Hospitality -
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COMMUNITY
Presented by Compass Group
Francis Ang
Pinoy Heritage -
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COMMUNITY
Presented by Compass Group
Janice Dulce
FOB Kitchen -
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PASTRY CHEF
Presented by KitchenAid Commercial
Jennifer Felton
Cotogna -
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PASTRY CHEF
Presented by KitchenAid Commercial
Joshua Gaulin
Quince -
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CHARCUTIER
John Harley Richter
Verjus -
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BAKER
Presented by Butter of Europe
Chase Agee
Base Camp Bakery -
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BAKER
Presented by Butter of Europe
Estevan Silva
Quince, Cotogna, and Verjus -
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SOMMELIER
Presented by Wines from Spain
Sam Bogue
Ne Timeas Restaurant Group -
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SOMMELIER
Presented by Wines from Spain
Louisa Smith
Lord Stanley -
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BARTENDERS
Emilio and Miguel Salehi
The Beehive -
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BARTENDER
Nicolas Torres
True Laurel -
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CONCEPT
Presented by Kikkoman USA
Jennifer Pelka
The Riddler -
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RESTAURATEUR
Presented by Singer M. Tucker
Reem Assil
Reem’s California
RISING STARS TASTING GALA
We're returning to the Bay Area in partnership with La Cocina to celebrate the city's most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals. At our 66th Rising Stars Tasting Gala, eat and drink your way through Seattle's top restaurants and bars, in one location, for one night only.
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Base Camp Bakery
Sourdough Bread and French Butter
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Che Fico
Grilled Duck Liver, Onion Marmellata, Roman Matzo
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Cotogna
Ginger Semifreddo, Almond Granita, Tapioca, Citrus, Pink Peppercorns
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FOB Kitchen
Eggplant Salad: Jicama, Tomato, Sea Bean, Cilantro, Scallion, Rice Cracker
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Nico
Baked Oysters, Brown Butter, Citron
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Nightbird
Lone Mountain Wagyu, Brassicas, Fish Sauce
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Noosh
Australian Lamb Kebab
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Octavia
Tagliatelle, Asparagus, Fennel, Meyer Lemon, Anchovy, Yogurt, Dill, Breadcrumbs
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Pearl 6101
Handkerchief Pasta, White Bolognese, Grana Padano
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Pinoy Heritage
Aussie Lamb Empanada
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Quince
Black Rice Pain au Levain, Viennese Pretzel Bread, and 100% Einkorn
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Quince
Strawberry, Angel Food Cake, Yogurt, Cilantro
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Reem's California
Mezze Spread
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Robin
Lone Mountain Wagyu, Pear, Uni, Shallot, Wasabi, Togarashi
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State Bird Provisions
Donabe: Mussel, Squid, Tofu, Garlic, Miso
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Tartine Manufactory
Halibut Crudo, Grapefruit, Green Juice, Chia, Quinoa, Lime, Fish Sauce
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The Beehive
The Hound Dog: Peanut-Washed Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Vermouth, Sherry, Banana
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The Rambler
Verlasso Salmon, Forbidden Rice, Bok Choy, Papaya, Red Curry
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The Riddler
Dark Chocolate-Grand Marnier Pot de Créme
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True Laurel
Mai O Mai Rum Cocktail
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Verjus
Pâté en Croûte Rustique
