2009 Boston Rising Stars

2009 Boston Rising Stars

  • Tasting Gala and Awards Ceremony

    Buy Tickets for New Orleans Rising StarsTuesday, November 3, 2009

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

    The State Room
    Sixty State Street, 33rd Floor
    Boston, MA 02109

    Glimpse the future of Boston dining at our tasting gala and awards ceremony. Enjoy high-concept food 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: $85 per person; $125 VIP admission includes a private pre-event reception with vintage Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Champagne and Petrossian caviar, plus early entrance to the gala.

  • Boston Rising Stars Award Winners

    CHEFS
    Jamie Bissonnette Toro
    Chris Chung Uni
    Will Gilson Garden at the Cellar
    Andres Grundy Clio
    Mike Pagliarini Via Matta
    Chris Parsons Catch

    PASTRY CHEFS
    Jiho Kim L'Espalier
    SUSTAINABILITY CHEF
    Richard Garcia Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro
    HOTEL CHEF
    Rachel Klein Aura
    CONCEPT CHEF
    Maura Kilpatrick Sofra
    COMMUNITY CHEF
    Louis DiBiccari

    Sel de la Terre
    RESTAURATEUR
    Joanne Chang Flour, Myers + Chang
    SOMMELIER
    Theresa Paopao Oleana
    MIXOLOGIST
    Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli Craigie on Main
    HOST CHEFS
    Jodi Bernhard Longwood Events

  • How to Make it Panel

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

    Monday, November 2, 2009
    5:00pm - 6:15pm

    The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
    2020 Massachusetts Avenue
    Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140-2104
    (617) 354-2020

    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.

  • Honorees Dinner

    Hosted by Chef-Owner Tony Maws

    Craigie on Main
    853 Main Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139

    Co-hosted by 2003 and 2006 Boston Rising Stars:

    Dante DeMagistris, Restaurant Dante & Il Casale
    Gabriel Frasca, Straight Wharf Restaurant
    Mark Allen, Pine Brook Country Club
    Gabriel Bremer, Salts

    This is a private event – invitation only

  • Industry-only After-Party

    Tuesday, November 3, 2009
    11:00pm

    Eastern Standard
    528 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA

    Complimentary sponsored beverages
    Open to food industry professionals only!