RISING STARS AWARD WINNERS
These 20 professionals are recognized not only for their exception food and drink, but also for their ability to lead, inspire, and support the local South Florida community. For more information on our Rising Stars selection process, please visit www.starchefs.com/risingstars/about.
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CHEF
Michael Beltran
Ariete Hospitality Group -
CHEF
Tristen Epps
Red Rooster Overtown -
CHEFS
Luciana Giangrandi & Alex Meyer
Boia De -
CHEF
Jon Nguyen
Tran An -
CHEF
Pablo Zitzmann
Zitz Sum -
GAME CHANGERS
Presented by S.Pellegrino
Nando & Valerie Chang
Itamae -
RESTAURATEURS
Presented by The Montague Company
Randy Alonso & Chris Hudnall
Lost Boy Dry Goods -
CONCEPT
Monica "Mika" Leon
Caja Caliente -
COMMUNITY
Presented by Kikkoman USA
Jamila Ross & Akino West
Rosie’s Miami -
PASTRY CHEF
Presented by Butter of Europe
Samira Saade
Bachour -
BAKER
Matteson Koche
El Bagel -
BUTCHERS
Presented by Niman Ranch
Jason & Melanie Schoendorfer
Babe's Meat & Counter -
ROASTER
Sergio Boppel
Great Circle Coffee Roasters -
BARTENDER
Presented by Campari
Will Thompson
Jaguar Sun -
SOMMELIER
Presented by Wines from Spain
J.C. Santana
The Bastion Collection -
MENTOR
Presented by Vitamix Commercial
Michael Schwartz
The Genuine Hospitality Group -
STARCHEFS SUPPORTS
Presented by TCHO Chocolate
Alissa & Jeremy Frice
Frice Cream
RISING STARS RESTAURANT WEEK
To celebrate the Award winners, StarChefs is excited to host our Rising Stars Restaurant Week from Monday, March 15 to Monday, March 30. For two weeks only, experience the signature dishes, desserts, pastries, cocktails and beverages that wowed the StarChefs editorial team.