RISING STARS AWARD WINNERS
These 18 professionals are recognized not only for their exceptional food and drinks, but also for their ability to lead, inspire, and support the local Denver community. For more information on our Rising Stars selection process, please visit the Rising Stars Awards Program page.
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CHEF
Manuel Barella Lopez
Bellota -
CHEF
Dave Hadley
Samosa Shop -
CHEFS
Anthony & Anna Nguyen
sắp sửa -
CHEF
Taylor Stark
The Wolf’s Tailor -
CHEF
Brian Wilson
Cart-Driver LoHi -
GAME CHANGER
Presented by S.Pellegrino
Michael Diaz de Leon
BRUTØ -
PASTRY CHEF
Liliana Myers
Safta -
COMMUNITY
Tajahi & Danielle Cooke
Freedom Street Social -
COMMUNITY
Mary Allison Wright & McLain Hedges
Yacht Club -
RESTAURATEURS
Presented by Jade Range
Jessica Richter &
Adam Branz
Split Lip, an Eat Place -
BAKER
Shawn Bergin
Bakery Four -
BARTENDER
presented by Beam Suntory
Alex Jump
Death & Co -
SOMMELIER
Clara Klein
Sunday Vinyl -
SOMMELIER
Chris Rogers
Tavernetta -
MENTOR
Presented by Vitamix Commercial
Kelly Whitaker
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HOST CHEF
Saura Kline
Local Jones at Halcyon Cherry Creek
STARCHEFS SUPPORTS
Comal Heritage Food Incubator is the official charity partner of the 2022 Denver Rising Stars Awards. In partnership with Focus Points Family Resource Center, Comal supports immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs in the Denver community. Since its launch in 2016, the training program has served 24 participants and helped launch 4 businesses. For each Cochinita Pibil sold at Comal during the Rising Stars Restaurant Week, StarChefs will donate $5 to the incubator training program.
RISING STARS RESTAURANT WEEK
To celebrate the Award winners, StarChefs is excited to host our Rising Stars Restaurant Week from Tuesday, July 19 to Tuesday, August 2. For two weeks only, experience the signature dishes, desserts, pastries, drinks, and pairings that wowed the StarChefs editorial team. With $100 restaurant gift cards up for grabs, don’t miss your chance to win! Order any of the featured dishes or drinks and share an Instagram story or post to enter. You must tag @StarChefs and #StarChefsRisingStars to be considered.