2020 New York Rising Stars


Chef Jae Lee of Nowon | Royal Kimchi Fried Rice, Braised Aussie Short Rib, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Seaweed

Chef Kyo Pang of Kopitiam | Mee Hun Kueh: Hanf-Pulled Flour Noodles, Anchovy, Wood Ear Mushroom, Spinach, Niman Ranch Pork

Chef Sungchul Shim of Kochi | Steamed Mandu Dumpling, Wagyu, Foie Gras, Chile Oil, Black Rice Vinegar

Pastry Chef Julie Elkind of Batard | Batard Candy Bar, Chocolate-Hazelnut Fudge, Caramel, Feuilletine Crunch

Pastry Chef Michelle Palazzo of Frenchette | Paris Brest à La Pistache, Choux Pastry, Pistachio Praline

Pastry Chef Caroline Schiff of Gage & Tollner | Coconut Layer Cake, Coconut Cream, Lime Curd, Cashew-Pink Peppercorn Brittle

Sake Brewers Brandon Doughan and Brian Polen of Brooklyn Kura | Occidental Sake, Dry Hopped Junmai Ginjo

Bartender Brian Evans of Sunday Hospitality | Umami Grog: Rum, Amontillado Sherry, Cacao, Grapefruit, Lime, Cinnamon, Miso Honey, Shiitake Mushroom

Bartender Harrison Ginsberg of Crown Shy | Perennial Gimlet: Vodka, Green Apple, Wheatgrass, Vetiver, Fino Sherry
Rising Stars Restaurant Week |
Tuesday, December 1 — Tuesday, December 15 |
?We're back in our hometown to celebrate the city's most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals. After meeting with more than 100 young chefs, pastry chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and artisans across the metro area, we are excited to announce our newest class of New York Rising Stars. These 27 food and beverage professionals are recognized not only for their culinary strengths and talents but also their ability to navigate, lead, and inspire during one of the industry's most trying times. |
Rising Stars Restaurant Week is a two-week promotion showcasing the 2020 New York Rising Stars restaurants and dishes, wine pairings, cocktails, sake, and pastries that wowed the StarChefs team. The Restaurant Week will run from December 1 through December 15 and all the featured food and drink will be available for either dine-in, takeout or both. |
Rising Stars Giveaway |
With $100 restaurant gift cards and Vitamix blenders up for grabs, don't miss your chance to win! Share an Instagram story or post of any featured Rising Stars dish or drink to enter. Participants must tag @StarChefs and #StarChefsRisingStars to be considered. |
Rising Stars Award Winners
CHEFS
Paul Donnelly
Tuxedo Hospitality
Jae Lee
Nowon
Diego Moya
Racines NY
Kyo Pang
Kopitiam
Sungchul Shim
Kochi
Jay Wolman
LaLou
GAME CHANGER
presented by S. Pellegrino
Alan Delgado
Oxomoco
presented by Kikkoman USA
Eric See
Ursula
Michelle Palazzo
Frenchette
Caroline Schiff
Gage & Tollner
CONCEPT
Jihan Lee, Lisa Limb, and Taka Sakaeda
Nami Nori
ARTISANS
Matt Diaz and Carlos Macías
For All Things Good
Brandon Doughan and Brian Polen
Bakers
Adir Michaeli
Michaeli Bakery
Autumn Moultrie and Brian Villanueva
Back Alley Bread
BARTENDERS
Lilia and Misi
Jhonel Faelnar
Atomix
MENTOR
anonymously voted for by the 2020 class of NY Rising Stars
James Kent
Oxomoco