StarChefs.com Rising Stars Awards Oct. 26th

[Mary Kong] 10 13 2010

Glimpse the future of DC area dining at the StarChefs.com 2010 Washington DC Area Rising Stars Gala and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 7 – 10 pm, with a VIP reception starting at 6 pm.

Enjoy high-concept food from up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants from Baltimore, and DC’s Capitol Hill to Chilhowie, Virginia. All dishes are paired with ultra-premium wines or beers selected by the Rising Star Sommeliers.

Washington DC
Rubén García, minibar by josé andrés and ThinkFoodGroup
Benjamin Lambert, Restaurant Nora
Nick Stefanelli, Bibiana
David Varley, Bourbon Steak
Nobu Yamazaki, Sushi Taro

Virginia
Jason Alley, Comfort
Bertrand Chemel, 2941
Clayton Miller, Trummer’s on Main
John Shields, Town House Restaurant

Maryland
Bryan Voltaggio, VOLT

Community Chef
Matt Hill, Charlie Palmer Steak (Washington, DC)

Sustainability Chef
Isaiah Billington, Woodberry Kitchen (Maryland)

Hotel Chef
Dean Maupin, Clifton Inn (Virginia)

Pastry Chefs
Chris Ford, Trummer’s on Main (Virginia)
Tiffany MacIsaac, Birch & Barley (Washington, DC)
Karen Urie Shields, Town House Restaurant (Virginia)

Mixologists
Gina Chersevani, PS 7′s (Washington, DC)
Stefan Trummer, Trummer’s on Main (Virginia)

Sommeliers
Greg Engert, Birch & Barley (Washington, DC)
Carlton McCoy, Sou’Wester (Washington, DC)

Tickets: $95 per person; $150 VIP admission includes a private pre-event reception with champagne and Petrossian caviar, plus early entrance to the gala.

The Rooftop of Charlie Palmer Steak
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.547.8100