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New York - September 16, 2008
Honorees Dinner
A Fantastic
Showcase of
New York
Culinary Talent!
The New York Rising Stars Award Gala celebrated New York’s culinary best and brightest
– the up-and-coming chefs, pastry chefs, mixologist and sommelier who are changing
the face of New York City’s food. The tasting gala and awards ceremony at the American
Museum of Natural History drew an audience of over 600 industry professionals and
foodies. Each Rising Star prepared one of their signature dishes for the guests, and the
caliber and creativity on the plates reached an unprecedented level. The Rising Star
Sommelier paired wine with one of each chef’s dishes, and the two Rising Star mixologist
served four signature cocktails featuring St-Germain and Rhum Clément. Mario Batali
won the 2008 New York Rising Stars Mentor Award and Chef John Fraser of Dovetail won
the Jade plancha for Best Dish (voted on by attendees) for his Dungeness Carb Ravioli
with Wisconsin Mascarpone, Chorizo, and Lemon-Butter Sauce. The Gala was hosted by
Restaurant Associates Executive Chefs Tim McLaughlin and Jacqueline Kelly, while 2005
New York Rising Star Chef Doug Psaltis hosted the Wisconsin Cheese Showcase.
Prime Product Positioning: At the New York Rising Stars Revue, our sponsor brands
were strategically positioned for quality exposure to the area’s most influential chef and
food industry professionals, as well as the area’s most discerning diners.
Prime Product Placement: Sponsor products appeared in front of audience via
projector screen, sampling, menu signs, Rising Star dish incorporation, and sponsor
acknowledgments at the event. The event also presented our sponsors’ branding in
related print materials, including regional publications as well as StarChefs.com invitations,
postcards, signage, menus, and press releases.
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South Flrida Rising Star Chefs: Anne Burrell {Centro Vinoteca}, Josh Eden {Shorty’s
.32}, Neil Ferguson {Allen & Delancey}, John Fraser {Dovetail}, Gavin Kaysen {Café
Boulud}, Yoshinori Ishii {Morimoto}, Hotel Chef Award: Josh Emett {Gordon Ramsay
at The London}, Restaurateur Award: Jason Denton {Lupa, ‘ino, ‘inoteca, Bar Milano},
Pastry Chef Vera Tong {Dovetail}, Pastry Chef Sandro Micheli {Adour}, Sommelier
Ania Zawieja {Fiamma}, Mixologist Sam Ross {Milk & Honey, Little Branch}, Mixologist
Somer Perez {Bar 44 at The Royalton Hotel}
Press Coverage: The New York Rising Stars Gala was covered in New York Magazine,
Time Out New York, Metromix.com, and Nation’s Restaurant News. The Rising Stars Revue
was also mentioned in numerous food blogs and other local publications, garnering over
14 million impressions.
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New York - September 16, 2008
Industry-Only Afterparty
A Fantastic
Showcase of
New York
Culinary Talent!
The New York Rising Stars Award Gala celebrated New York’s culinary best and brightest
– the up-and-coming chefs, pastry chefs, mixologist and sommelier who are changing
the face of New York City’s food. The tasting gala and awards ceremony at the American
Museum of Natural History drew an audience of over 600 industry professionals and
foodies. Each Rising Star prepared one of their signature dishes for the guests, and the
caliber and creativity on the plates reached an unprecedented level. The Rising Star
Sommelier paired wine with one of each chef’s dishes, and the two Rising Star mixologist
served four signature cocktails featuring St-Germain and Rhum Clément. Mario Batali
won the 2008 New York Rising Stars Mentor Award and Chef John Fraser of Dovetail won
the Jade plancha for Best Dish (voted on by attendees) for his Dungeness Carb Ravioli
with Wisconsin Mascarpone, Chorizo, and Lemon-Butter Sauce. The Gala was hosted by
Restaurant Associates Executive Chefs Tim McLaughlin and Jacqueline Kelly, while 2005
New York Rising Star Chef Doug Psaltis hosted the Wisconsin Cheese Showcase.
Prime Product Positioning: At the New York Rising Stars Revue, our sponsor brands
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acknowledgments at the event. The event also presented our sponsors’ branding in
related print materials, including regional publications as well as StarChefs.com invitations,
postcards, signage, menus, and press releases.
Online Exposure: Our sponsors’ corporate branding appears on StarChefs.com as part
of the New York Rising Stars event feature. This event page will remain linked to all future
Rising Stars event features which are prominent on our site and accessible to all visitors.
The New York Rising Stars Revue index page is located at: www.starchefs.com/risingstars
South Flrida Rising Star Chefs: Anne Burrell {Centro Vinoteca}, Josh Eden {Shorty’s
.32}, Neil Ferguson {Allen & Delancey}, John Fraser {Dovetail}, Gavin Kaysen {Café
Boulud}, Yoshinori Ishii {Morimoto}, Hotel Chef Award: Josh Emett {Gordon Ramsay
at The London}, Restaurateur Award: Jason Denton {Lupa, ‘ino, ‘inoteca, Bar Milano},
Pastry Chef Vera Tong {Dovetail}, Pastry Chef Sandro Micheli {Adour}, Sommelier
Ania Zawieja {Fiamma}, Mixologist Sam Ross {Milk & Honey, Little Branch}, Mixologist
Somer Perez {Bar 44 at The Royalton Hotel}
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Press Coverage: The New York Rising Stars Gala was covered in New York Magazine,
Time Out New York, Metromix.com, and Nation’s Restaurant News. The Rising Stars Revue
was also mentioned in numerous food blogs and other local publications, garnering over
14 million impressions.
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New York - September 16, 2008
Gala
A Fantastic
Showcase of
New York
Culinary Talent!
The New York Rising Stars Award Gala celebrated New York’s culinary best and brightest
– the up-and-coming chefs, pastry chefs, mixologist and sommelier who are changing
the face of New York City’s food. The tasting gala and awards ceremony at the American
Museum of Natural History drew an audience of over 600 industry professionals and
foodies. Each Rising Star prepared one of their signature dishes for the guests, and the
caliber and creativity on the plates reached an unprecedented level. The Rising Star
Sommelier paired wine with one of each chef’s dishes, and the two Rising Star mixologist
served four signature cocktails featuring St-Germain and Rhum Clément. Mario Batali
won the 2008 New York Rising Stars Mentor Award and Chef John Fraser of Dovetail won
the Jade plancha for Best Dish (voted on by attendees) for his Dungeness Carb Ravioli
with Wisconsin Mascarpone, Chorizo, and Lemon-Butter Sauce. The Gala was hosted by
Restaurant Associates Executive Chefs Tim McLaughlin and Jacqueline Kelly, while 2005
New York Rising Star Chef Doug Psaltis hosted the Wisconsin Cheese Showcase.
Prime Product Positioning: At the New York Rising Stars Revue, our sponsor brands
were strategically positioned for quality exposure to the area’s most influential chef and
food industry professionals, as well as the area’s most discerning diners.
Prime Product Placement: Sponsor products appeared in front of audience via
projector screen, sampling, menu signs, Rising Star dish incorporation, and sponsor
acknowledgments at the event. The event also presented our sponsors’ branding in
related print materials, including regional publications as well as StarChefs.com invitations,
postcards, signage, menus, and press releases.
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.32}, Neil Ferguson {Allen & Delancey}, John Fraser {Dovetail}, Gavin Kaysen {Café
Boulud}, Yoshinori Ishii {Morimoto}, Hotel Chef Award: Josh Emett {Gordon Ramsay
at The London}, Restaurateur Award: Jason Denton {Lupa, ‘ino, ‘inoteca, Bar Milano},
Pastry Chef Vera Tong {Dovetail}, Pastry Chef Sandro Micheli {Adour}, Sommelier
Ania Zawieja {Fiamma}, Mixologist Sam Ross {Milk & Honey, Little Branch}, Mixologist
Somer Perez {Bar 44 at The Royalton Hotel}
Press Coverage: The New York Rising Stars Gala was covered in New York Magazine,
Time Out New York, Metromix.com, and Nation’s Restaurant News. The Rising Stars Revue
was also mentioned in numerous food blogs and other local publications, garnering over
14 million impressions.
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New York - September 16, 2008
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A Fantastic
Showcase of
New York
Culinary Talent!
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The New York Rising Stars Award Gala celebrated New York’s culinary best and brightest
– the up-and-coming chefs, pastry chefs, mixologist and sommelier who are changing
the face of New York City’s food. The tasting gala and awards ceremony at the American
Museum of Natural History drew an audience of over 600 industry professionals and
foodies. Each Rising Star prepared one of their signature dishes for the guests, and the
caliber and creativity on the plates reached an unprecedented level. The Rising Star
Sommelier paired wine with one of each chef’s dishes, and the two Rising Star mixologist
served four signature cocktails featuring St-Germain and Rhum Clément. Mario Batali
won the 2008 New York Rising Stars Mentor Award and Chef John Fraser of Dovetail won
the Jade plancha for Best Dish (voted on by attendees) for his Dungeness Carb Ravioli
with Wisconsin Mascarpone, Chorizo, and Lemon-Butter Sauce. The Gala was hosted by
Restaurant Associates Executive Chefs Tim McLaughlin and Jacqueline Kelly, while 2005
New York Rising Star Chef Doug Psaltis hosted the Wisconsin Cheese Showcase.
Prime Product Positioning: At the New York Rising Stars Revue, our sponsor brands
were strategically positioned for quality exposure to the area’s most influential chef and
food industry professionals,
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Prime Product Placement: Sponsor products appeared in front of audience via
projector screen, sampling, menu signs, Rising Star dish incorporation, and sponsor
acknowledgments at the event. The event also presented our sponsors’ branding in
related print materials, including regional publications as well as StarChefs.com invitations,
postcards, signage, menus, and press releases.
Online Exposure: Our sponsors’ corporate branding appears on StarChefs.com as part
of the New York Rising Stars event feature. This event page will remain linked to all future
Rising Stars event features which are prominent on our site and accessible to all visitors.
The New York Rising Stars Revue index page is located at: www.starchefs.com/risingstars
South Flrida Rising Star Chefs: Anne Burrell {Centro Vinoteca}, Josh Eden {Shorty’s
.32}, Neil Ferguson {Allen & Delancey}, John Fraser {Dovetail}, Gavin Kaysen {Café
Boulud}, Yoshinori Ishii {Morimoto}, Hotel Chef Award: Josh Emett {Gordon Ramsay
at The London}, Restaurateur Award: Jason Denton {Lupa, ‘ino, ‘inoteca, Bar Milano},
Pastry Chef Vera Tong {Dovetail}, Pastry Chef Sandro Micheli {Adour}, Sommelier
Ania Zawieja {Fiamma}, Mixologist Sam Ross {Milk & Honey, Little Branch}, Mixologist
Somer Perez {Bar 44 at The Royalton Hotel}
The Rising Star Mixologists with their Vita-Mix Blenders
Press Coverage: The New
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Time Out New York, Metromix.com, and Nation’s Restaurant News. The Rising Stars Revue
was also mentioned in numerous food blogs and other local publications, garnering over
14 million impressions.
Josh Emmet’s (Gordon Ramsay) Pressed Rougie Foie Gras with Tapioca and Calvados Jelly
The Crowd at the Gala in the Ocean Life Room at the Natural History Museum