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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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

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