2007 Atlanta Rising Stars

2007 Atlanta Rising Stars

Tasting Gala and Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

7:00pm-9:30pm
VIP Reception at 6:00pm
Awards Ceremony at 6:30pm
Tasting Gala to follow

Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street
Atlanta, GA 30313

Glimpse the future of Atlanta dining at our walk-around tasting gala and awards ceremony. Enjoy signature dishes from up-and-coming culinary stars from the top restaurants in town. All dishes are paired with ultra-premium wines selected by the Rising Star Sommelier.

Tickets: $95 per person; $150 VIP admission includes a private pre-event reception with vintage Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d’Or Champagne and caviar, plus early entrance to the gala.

Atlanta Rising Stars Award Winners


CHEFS
Hugh Acheson	Five and Ten
Drew Belline	Floataway Café
Linton Hopkins	Restaurant Eugene
Mihoko Obunai	Repast
Hector Santiago	Pura Vida
Drew Van Leuvan	Room at TWELVE

PASTRY CHEFS
Chad Guay	Table 1280
Joe Truex	Repast
SUSTAINABILITY CHEF
Dave Larkworthy	5 Seasons

HOTEL CHEF
Nick Oltarsh	Lobby at TWELVE

CONCEPT CHEF
Ford Fry	JCT Kitchen

RESTAURATEUR
Kevin Rathbun	Rathbun's, Krog Bar, Kevin Rathbun Steak

SOMMELIER
Vajra Stratigos	Fifth Group Restaurants

MIXOLOGIST
Eric Simpkins	Trois

MENTOR CHEF
Anne Quatrano	Bacchanalia, Quinones, Floataway Café and Star Provisions

How to Make it Panel

Join us as our Rising Stars discuss how they "made it" in the challenging culinary profession

Tuesday, October 9, 2007
3:00 - 4:30 PM

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Atlanta
1927 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, GA
Featuring the Rising Star Chefs and Pastry Chefs, this seminar gives chefs, cooks, and culinary students the opportunity to learn how to advance their careers and to discuss the challenges and rewards of the industry.

FREE ADMISSION for food industry professionals.
Industry-only After-Party

Wednesday, October 10, 2007
10:30 PM – 2:30 AM

JCT Bar
1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 18
Atlanta,GA

Open to food industry professionals only!