2020 STARCHEFS SEATTLE RISING STARS
It’s 2020 and construction cranes in the skyline are as commonplace in Seattle as Dungeness crab or single origin coffee. StarChefs was last in town in 2015, and we returned to a city still in full boom. The restaurant industry remains dynamic, if volatile, but the Rising Stars and other talented hospitality pros featured in the Rising Stars Magazine are making an impact with their vision and perseverance. Join us to celebrate on Tuesday, February 18 at Block 41. At our 68th Rising Stars Tasting Gala, eat and drink your way through Seattle's top restaurants and bars, in one location, for one night only: 16 dishes, 16 wine pairings and 2 signature cocktails.
Tasting Gala & Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, February 18 | Block 41$85 General Admission
$125 VIP AdmissionTickets are no longer available for this event.
RISING STARS AWARD WINNERS
These 23 professionals are recognized not only for their exception food and drink, but also for their ability to lead, inspire, and support the local Seattle community. For more information on our Rising Stars selection process, please visit www.starchefs.com/risingstars/about.
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CHEFS
Aaron Verzosa & Amber Manuguid
Archipelago -
CHEF
Nicole Matson
How to Cook a Wolf -
CHEF
Melissa Miranda
Musang -
CHEF
Maximillian Petty
Eden Hill Restaurant -
CHEF
Mutsuko Soma
Kamonegi -
CHEF
Ricardo Valdes
El Xolo and Raiz -
CHEF
Jaimon Westing
Navy Strength, No Anchor, and Vinnie's Raw Bar -
SUSTAINABILITY
Presented by St. Supery
Taylor Thornhill
Bateau -
COMMUNITY
Presented by Kikkoman USA
Shota Nakajima
Adana -
RESTAURATEUR
Presented by Singer M.Tucker
Brian Clevenger
General Harvest Restaurants -
CONCEPT
Chera Amlag & Geo Quibuyen
Hood Famous Bakeshop -
PASTRY CHEF
Presented by TCHO Chocolate
Crystal Chiu
Canlis -
BAKER
Presented by Butter of Europe
Ben Campbell
Ben's Bread and Sea Creatures -
BUTCHERS
Seamus Platt & Scott Johnson
The Shambles -
BREWER
Steve Luke
Cloudburst Brewing -
ROASTERS
Jake Paulson & Mike Steiner
Anchorhead Coffee -
BARTENDER
Jennifer Akin
Rumba -
BARTENDER
Cera Grindstaff
Stampede Cocktail Club -
SOMMELIER
Presented by Wines from Spain
Alexandra Stang
Hitchcock -
MENTOR
Presented by Vitamix Commercial
Renee Erickson
Sea Creatures
RISING STARS TASTING GALA
We're returning to Seattle in partnership with FareStart to celebrate the city's most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals. At our 68th Rising Stars Tasting Gala, eat and drink your way through Seattle's top restaurants and bars, in one location, for one night only: 16 dishes, 16 wine pairings and 2 signature cocktails.
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Chef Shota Nakajima of Adana
Potato Mochi, Braised Clams, Chanterelles, Tarragon, Parsley, Sansho Pepper, Pickled Onions
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Chef Ricardo Valdes of Raiz
Cochinita Pibil Taco: Achiote-braised Niman Ranch Pork Shoulder, Habanero Salsa, Pickled Red Onion
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Chef Maximillian Petty of Eden Hill
Braised Lone Mountain Wagyu Short Rib, Fermented Kombu Rub, Petite Radish Salad, Carrot Purée, Smoked Peanut Gremolata
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Chefs Amber Manuguid and Aaron Verzosa of Archipelago
Alaskeros: Wild Scallop Kinilaw, Verjus, Tomatillo, Sea Beans, Red Onion, Shallot Oil, Roasted Rhubarb Jam
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Chef Taylor Thornhill of Bateau
Glazed Beef Shank, Herbs, Pickled Elderberry Seeds
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Chef Nicole Matson of How to Cook a Wolf
Winter Salad: Root Vegetables, Salmon Roe, Goat Yogurt Vinaigrette
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Chef Melissa Miranda
Adobong Pusit Pancit: Squid Ink Noodles, Fried Squid, Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic, Chicharrón, Smoked Fish
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Chef Brian Clevenger of General Harvest Restaurants
Radiatore Pasta, Aussie Lamb Shank, Root Vegetables, Pecorino
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Chef Mutsuko Soma of Kamonegi
Shishamo Nanbanzuke: Fried and Vinegar-Marinated Smelt Fish with Aromatics
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Chef Jaimon Westing of No Anchor
Smoked Trout Spread, Rye Sourdough, Brown Butter Crumble, Dill Chip
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Butchers Seamus Platt and Scott Johnson of The Shambles
Artisan Salumi Tasting: Prosciutto, Salame, Pâté
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Baker Ben Campbell of Ben's Bread
Benne-Miso-Green Onion Loaf
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Chef Wayne Johnson of FareStart
Neopolitan-Style Cream Cheese Trifle
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Pastry Chef Crystal Chiu of Canlis
Raspberry Meringue, Raspberry Ice, Chocolate Sponge Cake, Hazelnut Powder
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Chera Amlag & Geo Quibuyen of Hood Famous Bakeshop
Ube Cheesecake with Coconut Butter Biscuit Crust
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Bartender Jennnifer Akin of Rumba
Daiquiri de Plata: Aged Rum, Lime, Passionfruit Liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
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Bartender Cera Grindstaff of Stampede Cocktail Club
Memory Blade: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Apricot, Ginger, Lavender Bitters, Honey, Lime, Lemon
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Brewer Steve Luke of Cloudburst Brewing
Happy Little Clouds: German Pilsner
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Roasters Jake Paulson and Mike Steiner of Anchorhead Coffee
Dreamsicle: Cold Brew, Orange Juice, Coconut Syrup, Milk
