StarChefs.com Rising Star Philadelphia

Rising Stars are up-and-coming chefs and culinary professionals who represent the vanguard of the contemporary American dining scene. They have strong, compelling culinary philosophies, are able to see beyond the four walls of their restaurant, and are committed to fostering a culinary community by sharing their knowledge with fellow professionals. Ultimately, creativity, ambition, exquisite presentation and, most important, delicious food wins a chef the designation of StarChefs Rising Star. They are the future of American cuisine.

RISING STARS AWARD WINNERS

PHILADELPHIA 2013

CHEFS

Nicholas Elmi
Rittenhouse Tavern
Yun Fuentes
JG Domestic
Chris Kearse
Will

Eli Kulp
Fork

Josh Lawler
Farm and Fisherman

Greg Vernick
Vernick Food & Drink

Will Zuchman
Alma de Cuba

PASTRY CHEF

Peter Scarola
R2L

SUSTAINABILITY

Andrew and Kristin Wood
Russet

 

ARTISANS

Joe Cicala
Le Virtù

Sara May
Franklin Fountain

Davina Soondrum
Shane Confectionery

CONCEPT CHEF

Jeremy Nolen
Wursthaus Schmitz

COMMUNITY CHEF

Kevin Sbraga
Sbraga

HOTEL CHEF

Jonathan Cichon
Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel

RESTAURATEUR

Michael Solomonov
Zahav

SOMMELIER

Brian Kane
Zahav

MIXOLOGIST

Al Sotack
Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.

Brewer

To be announced at the Gala
Candidates include Daniel Endicott and Gerard Olson of Forest & Main Brewing Company; Jeremy Myers, Rob Jahn, and Steve Capelli of Neshaminy Creek Brewing; Rob DeMaria of Prism Brewing Company; Scott Rudich and Rich DiLiberto of Round Guys Brewing Co., Jean Broillet IV of Tired Hands Brewing Company, and Mark Thomas of Vault Brewing Co.

HOST CHEF

Adam DeLosso
Garces Group