Jordan Wright
December 9, 2014
Special to DC Metro Theater Arts
Ben Thompson of The Rock Barn with assorted charcuterie
Mark your calendars now for one of DC’s best dining events. On December 16th the 2014 StarChefs Washington DC area Rising Stars Gala will be at Dock 5 at Union Market. There’s even a special VIP reception where swells can sip champagne and nibble on Petrossian caviar before the awards ceremony and tasting gala dinner. The celebration will feature local foods, chefs, bartenders, roasters, brewers, artisans and sommeliers.
The fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen will be hosted by Bryan Voltaggio former Top Chef and Top Chef Master finalist and Chef/Owner of Volt, Range, Lunchbox, Family Meal and Aggio. Co-Hosts are Jason Alley of Comfort, Bertrand Chemel of 2941, Nadine Brown of Charlie Parker Steak, Chris Ford of Range, Stefan Trummer of Trummer’s on Main, Nick Stefanelli of Bibiano and Katsuya Fukushima of Daikaya. The winning chefs will prepare all the food on this fabulous night and I will be there. Will you? For tickets and information visit www.starchefs.com/risingstars.
Phillip Perrow and Caleb Shriver of Dutch & Co.
Drum roll, please!!! Ladies and gentlemen, I give you DC’s newest culinary royalty.
DC Chefs
Kyle Bailey of The Arsenal at Bluejacket – Pork Loin, Chanterelles, Asian Pears, Red Quinoa, and Pecans
Mike Friedman of Red Hen – Cavatelli, Heirloon Squash, Mushrooms, and Sage
Matthew McGhee of RANGE – Octopus, Lentils, Wheat Berries, and Pistachio
Joe Palma of Bourbon Steak – Fluke Crudo, Furikake, Golden Beets, Herb Jus, Baby Turnips, and White Shoyu
Aaron Silverman of Rose’s Luxury – Pork Sausage and Habanero-Lychee Salad
Johnny Spero of minibar – Australian Lamb, Cucumbers, Whey, and Dill
Beef Tartare from Lee Gregory and Thomas Leggett of The Roosevelt
Virginia Chefs
Ian Boden of The Shack – Pretzel Gemelli, Virginia Ham, and Mustard Sauce
Austin Fausett of Trummer’s on Main – Duck, Foie Gras, Popcorn, Wild Rice, and Balsamic Reduction
Lee Gregory of The Roosevelt – Wagyu Tartare, Egg, Squid Ink Bread, and Pickled Watermelon
Phillip Perrow and Caleb Shriver of Dutch & Company – Rye Perfect Egg, Cured Salmon, Quinoa, and Cumin Yogurt
Joe Sparatta of Heritage – Flounder, Smoked Potatoes, Spinach, and Brown Butter
Maryland Chefs
George Marsh of Parts & Labor – Lebanon Bologna
Graeme Ritchie of Volt – Wagyu Short Rib, Malt, and Salsify
Community Chef
Mike Isabella of Kapnos – Australian Lamb with Grain Salad
Concept Chef
Nathan Anda of Red Apron – Tête de Pho
Pastry Chef Giane Cavaliere of Rogue 24
DC Pastry Chef
Giane Cavaliere of Rogue 24 –Sour Cherries, Valrhona Chocolate, Cola and Pistachios
Maryland Pastry Chef
Sarah Malphrus of Woodberry Kitchen – Buttermilk Sorbet, Oat Granola, Sorghum and Peaches
Restaurateur
Derek Brown of Columbia Room, Eat The Rich, Mockingbird Hill, The Passenger and Southern Efficiency – Oloroso Float
DC Artisans
Dave Coleman and Mike McGarvey of 3 Stars Brewing Company – Southern Belle Imperial Brown Ale
Austin Fausett of Trummer’s on Main – Duck, Foie Gras, Popcorn, Wild Rice, and Balsamic Reduction
Virginia Artisans
Evrim Dogu of Sub Rosa Bakery – Rosemary Sea Salt Flatbread
Benjamin Thompson of The Rock Barn – Pickled Okra Dog and Assorted Charcuterie
Maryland Artisans
Jay Caragay of Spro Coffee – French Press Ethiopian Lekepipto
Bartender
Bryan Tetorakis of Rogue 24 – The Martyr
DC Sommeliers
Brent Kroll of Neighborhood Restaurant Group – Pairings with winners’ dishes
Julian Mayor of Bourbon Steak – Pairings with winners’ dishes
Maryland Sommelier
Julie Dalton of Wit and Wisdom – Pairings with winners’ dishes
Host Chef – Franck Loquet of iCi Urban Bistro – VIP reception – Petrossian Caviar
See you there!