Don't miss the Gala and Awards Ceremony Tuesday, October 26, 2010!

Don't miss the Gala and Awards Ceremony Tuesday, October 26, 2010!

Congratulations to the Rising Stars!

7:00pm-10:00pm

VIP Reception at 6:00pm

Charlie Palmer Steak
101 Constitution Avenue Northwest
At the corner of Louisiana Avenue and First Street
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 547-8100

Glimpse the future of DC Area dining at our tasting gala and awards ceremony. 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.

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

Washington DC

Rubén García, minibar by josé andrés and ThinkFoodGroup
Benjamin Lambert, Restaurant Nora
 

Photo by Emily Clack

Nick Stefanelli, Bibiana

Photo by Emily Clack

 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)

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