2014 StarChefs.com Kentucky-Tennessee Rising Stars
Event Information
Description
The newest class of Rising Stars will be showcased at the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Gala on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the Muhammad Ali Center beginning with an Awards Ceremony at 6:30pm and followed by a Tasting Gala from 7pm to 9:30pm.
The walk-around tasting gala will give attendees the opportunity to experience 15 of Kentucky and Tennessee's top chefs and restaurants with beverage pairings and cocktails by our winning sommelier and mixologists, in one location, for one night only. General Admission tickets are $85 per person. VIP tickets are $115 and include a private VIP Reception with sparkling wine and Petrossian Caviar, beginning at 5:45pm.
Kentucky-Tennessee 2014 Rising Star Winners:
Chefs
Matt Gallaher of Knox Mason (Knoxville, TN)
Feautured Dish: Potato Gnocchi, Mushrooms, Sea Island Red Peas, Arugula, and Cruze Creme Fraiche
Michael Hudman and Andrew Ticer of Hog & Hominy (Memphis, TN)
Featured Dish: Collared Greens, 'Nduja, Pork Belly Ends, Hominy, and Pepper Vinegar
Philip Krajeck of Rolf and Daughters (Nashville, TN)
Keri Moser of IvyWild (Sewanee, TN)
Featured Dish: Smoked Salmon, Cracked Wheat, Black Barley, Elberton Blue Cheese, Tomatillos, Romanesco, and Chamomile-Lemon Aioli
Annie Pettry of Decca (Lousiville, KY)
Featured Dish: Grilled Carrots, Carrot Puree, Pickled Carrots, Carrot Top OIl, Buttermilk Ricotta, Brown Butter Egg Yolk, and Kale Furikake
Levon Wallace of Proof on Main (Louisville, KY)
Featured Dish: Australian Wagyu Carpaccio, Horseradish, Oyster Mushrooms, Squash Pickles and Seeds, Nasturtiums, and Ranch Dressing
Pastry Chef
Kayla Swartout of Capitol Grille (Nashville, TN)
Featured Dish: Chocolate Root Beer Cake, Boylan's Red Birch Beer Sorbet, Ginger Marshmallow, Cherry Sphere, and Cherry Pearls
Artisans
Ham Maker Jay Denham of Curehouse (Louisville, KY)
Featured Dish: Mountain Ham
Roaster James Tooill of Argo Sons (Louisville, KY)
Featured Coffee: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Gelana Abaya, Natural Process
Chocolate Maker Scott Witherow of Olive and Sinclair (Nashville, TN)
Featured Dish: Smoked Nib Brittle and Assorted Chocolates
Sommelier
Julie DeFriend of Oakroom at The Seelbach Hilton (Louisville,KY)
Beverage Pairings with Winners' Dishes
Mixologists
Doug Monroe of Patterson House (Nashville, TN)
Featured Drink: Lazy Maisie: Zwack, Creme de Cacao, Cinnamon Syrup, Lillet Rouge, Louisianne-infused Gordon's Gin, Lemon Bitters, and Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Bitters
Susie Hoyt of The Silver Dollar (Louisville, KY)
Featured Drink: Autumn Leaves: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Ramazzotti, Antica Formula 1786, and Lime Juice
Brewers
Sam Cruz and Jerry Gnagy of Against the Grain Bewery (Louisville, KY)
Featured Beer: Wrath of the Krauth of Khan, Smoked Bockbier
Restaurateurs
Benjamin and Max Goldberg of Strategic Hospitality (Nashville, TN)
Concept
David Mitchell of Mitchell Deli (Nashville, TN)
Featured Dish: Reuben: Australian Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing, Swiss, and Silkes Light Rye
Sustainability
Matt Lackey of Flyte World Dining and Wine (Nashville, TN)
Featured Dish: Trio of Beets: Cured, Forgotten, and Pickled Beets with House Ham and Dill Sauce
VIP Host Chef
Patrick Roney of Oak Room at The Seelbach Hilton (Louisville, KY)
Featured Dish: Smoked Australian Lamb Rack and Grenache-braised Shank, Winter Mushrooms, and Oregon Truffles