2020 STARCHEFS NEW YORK RISING STARS

December 1 to December 15


For StarChefs, New York is different from other markets—this is our home. We heard the same sirens, trudged through the same rainstorms that lost business, worried over news from the mayor’s and governor’s offices, and ordered local food to our tiny apartments during quarantine. We watched this industry crisis unfold in real time.

It has been a true privilege to taste with and interview over 115 restaurant professionals while developing this issue. As we talked through masks, they opened up about their worries and financial difficulties. Despite the uncertainty, we tasted some damn good food and drinks, relished in one another’s company, and even managed to have a few laughs.

We were amazed and inspired to see this class of Rising Stars Award winners innovate during these stressful times. Many used this time as a jumping-off point to try new things and reinvent rather than just adapt. So we thank the restaurant community for its contributions to the city and hope you enjoy this issue, our small way to celebrate you.

RISING STARS AWARD WINNERS
These 24 professionals are recognized not only for their exception food and drink, but also for their ability to lead, inspire, and support the local Chicago community. For more information on our Rising Stars selection process, please visit www.starchefs.com/risingstars/about.

  • CHEF

    Paul Donnelly
    Tuxedo Hospitality

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  • CHEF

    Jae Lee
    Nowon

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  • CHEF

    Diego Moya
    Racines NY

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  • CHEF

    Kyo Pang
    Kopitiam

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  • CHEF

    Sungchul Shim
    Kochi

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  • CHEF

    Jay Wolman
    LaLou

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  • GAME CHANGER

    Presented by S.Pellegrino
    Alan Delgado
    Oxomoco

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  • COMMUNITY

    Presented by Kikkoman USA
    Eric See
    Ursula

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  • PASTRY CHEF

    Presented by TCHO Chocolate
    Julie Elkind
    Bâtard

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  • PASTRY CHEF

    Presented by TCHO Chocolate
    Michelle Palazzo
    Frenchette

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  • PASTRY CHEF

    Presented by TCHO Chocolate
    Caroline Schiff
    Gage & Tollner

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  • CONCEPT

    Taka Sakaeda
    Nami Nori

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  • MASA MAKER

    Carlos Macías
    For All Things Good

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  • MASA MAKER

    Matt Diaz
    For All Things Good

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  • SAKE BREWERS

    Brandon Doughan and Brian Polen
    Brooklyn Kura

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  • BAKER

    Adir Michaeli
    Michaeli Bakery

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  • BAKERS

    Autumn Moultrie & Brian Villanueva
    Back Alley Bread

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  • BARTENDER

    Brian Evans
    Sunday Hospitality

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  • BARTENDER

    Harrison Ginsberg
    Crown Shy

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  • BARTENDER

    Shannon Tebay
    Death & Company

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  • SOMMELIER

    Presented by Wines from Spain
    Eliza Christen
    Lilia and Misi

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  • SOMMELIER

    Presented by Wines from Spain
    Jhonel Faelnar
    Atomix

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  • MENTOR

    Presented by Vitamix Commercial
    James Kent
    Crown Shy

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RISING STARS RESTAURANT WEEK
To celebrate the Award winners, StarChefs is excited to host our Rising Stars Restaurant Week from December 1 to December 15. For two weeks only, experience the signature dishes, desserts, pastries, cocktails and beverages that wowed the StarChefs editorial team.

  • Atoboy

    Korean Fried Chicken paired with Raúl Pérez, La Vizcaina de Vinos, Las Gundiñas, Bierzo Tinto, Spain 2018

  • Back Alley Bread

    Angel Donuts, Seké Wild African Honey, Cinnamon Sugar

    RECIPE

  • Bâtard

    Bâtard Candy Bar: Chocolate-Hazelnut Fudge, Caramel, Feuilletine Crunch

    RECIPE

  • Brooklyn Kura

    Occidental Sake: Dry-Hopped Junmai Ginjo

  • Crown Shy

    Perennial Gimlet: Vodka, Green Apple, Wheatgrass, Vetiver, Fino Sherry

    RECIPE

  • Crown Shy

    Aussie Lamb Neck and Loin, Farro, Fava Beans, Pickled Ramps

    RECIPE

  • Death & Co.

    Arrowhead: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Pear, Pine, Maple, Bitters

    RECIPE

  • For All Things Good

    Purple Corn Tetela, Hibiscus Flower, Chipotle Salsa

    RECIPE

  • Gage & Tollner

    Coconut Layer Cake, Coconut Cream, Lime Curd, Cashew-Pink Peppercorn Brittle

    RECIPE

  • Frenchette

    Paris Brest à La Pistache with Pistachio Praline

    RECIPE

  • Kochi

    Steamed Mandu Dumpling: Lone Mountain Wagyu, Foie Gras, Chile Oil, Black Rice Vinegar

    RECIPE

  • Kopitiam

    Mee Hun Kueh: Hand-Pulled Flour Noodles, Anchovy, Wood Ear Mushroom, Spinach, Niman Ranch Pork

    RECIPE

  • Lalou

    Charred Caraflex Cabbage: Stilton Sauce, Garlic Oil, Apricots

    RECIPE

  • Michaeli Bakery

    Burikitas: Cheese Dough, Feta, Sour Cream

    RECIPE

  • Misi

    Fettuccine, Buffalo Butter, Parmigiano Extra Vecchio, Black Pepper paired with Brut Réserve, Bérèche et Fils, Champagne, France, NV

  • Nami Nori

    XO Scallop Temaki: Scallop, XO Sauce, Tobiko, Lemon

    RECIPE

  • Nowon

    Royal Kimchi Fried Rice: Braised Aussie Beef Short Rib, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Seaweed

    RECIPE

  • Oxomoco

    Grilled Niman Ranch Pork Chop, Corn Husk Glaze, Chile Costeño, Mole Rojo

    RECIPE

  • Racines NY

    Red Dragon Carrots, Fermented Tomato, Hazelnut

  • Rule of Thirds

    Umami Grog: Rum, Amontillado Sherry, Cacao, Grapefruit, Lime, Cinnamon, Miso Honey, Shiitake Mushroom

    RECIPE

  • The Tyger

    Egg Noodles, Oyster Mushrooms, Katsuobushi, Lemon, Black Pepper

    RECIPE

  • Ursula

    Stuffed Sopaipilla: Ground Aussie Beef, Green Chile, Pinto Beans, Cheddar

    RECIPE

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