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.