2012 Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars

Tasting Gala and Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:30pm - 9:30pm
VIP Reception at 5:45pm*
Awards Ceremony at 6:30pm
Tasting Gala to follow
The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701Tickets: $85 General Admission; $125 VIP*
*Private reception includes Champagne and Petrossian Caviar.» Click here to view the Rising Stars and their award-wining dishes
2012 Austin-San Antonio Rising StarsAustin-San Antonio Rising Stars Award Winners
Chefs David Bull Congress Austin Ned Elliott Foreign & Domestic Aaron Franklin Franklin Barbecue Bryce Gilmore Barley Swine Rene Ortiz La Condesa Paul Qui Uchiko Quealy Watson The Monterey Andrew Wiseheart Contigo Pastry Chefs Plinio Sandalio Carillon Philip Speer Uchiko Sustainability Chef Michael Sohocki Restaurant Gwendolyn Hotel Chef Josh Watkins Carillon Artisans John Bates and Brandon Martinez The Noble Pig Restaurateurs Tyson Cole Uchi, Uchi Houston, and Uchiko Jason Dady Bin 555, Tre Trattoria, and Two Bros. BBQ Market Mixologist Jeret Peña Esquire Tavern Sommelier June Rodil Congress Austin Brewer Kevin Brand Brewing Company Mentor Chef Andrew Weissman Osteria Il Sogno Mentor Brewer Brian Peters Uncle Billy's Brew & Que Host Chef Jonathan Gelman Driskill Grill How to Make it Panel
Monday, February 20, 2012
2pmAustin Community College
Highland Business Center, Room 301.0
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.
Featuring the Rising Stars Chefs and Pastry Chefs, this seminar gives chefs, cooks, and culinary students the opportunity to learn how to advance their careers and discuss the challenges and rewards of the industry.Industry-only After-Party
Get your grub and drink on at the Rising Star After-Party
Hosted by Contigo Austin, featuring food from Coreanos, Dock and Roll Diner, and Lucky's Puccia
Tuesday, February 21, 2011
10pmContigo
2027 Anchor Lane
Austin,TX 78723Complimentary sponsored food and beverages 10pm to 12am
Open to food industry professionals only!The event is sold out
Giving Back
StarChefs.com is proud to donate a portion of Gala proceeds to the Sustainable Food Center. Sustainable Food Center cultivates a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. SFC envisions a food secure community where all children and adults grow, share, and prepare healthy, local food.
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