StarChefs announced today their 2013 San Francisco Rising Stars. Jason Fox (of Commonwealth), Sarah and Evan Rich (Rich Table), Yigit Pura (Tout Sweet), and the resplendent and quick Scott Baird and Josh Harris (Trick Dog) are just a few of the noted names being honored.
The rule for being a StarChefs winner? You must be under 40, for starters. And some other rules about being an executive chef for 10 or fewer years, etc. The point here is that the last time StarChefs came to the Bay Area was in 2010.
The 2013 honorees are:
CHEFS
Nick Balla, Bar Tartine
Brett Cooper, Outerlands
Jacob des Voignes, Local Mission Eatery
Jason Fox, Commonwealth
Duncan Holmes, Sons & Daughters
Jessica Largey, Manresa
Mark Liberman, AQ
Sarah and Evan Rich, Rich Table
PASTRY CHEFS
Juan Contreras, Atelier Crenn
Matt Tinder, Coi
Stephanie Prida, Manresa
HOTEL PASTRY CHEF
Mellisa Root, Madera
SUSTAINABILITY CHEF
Sean Baker, Gather
ARTISANS
Ryan Farr, 4505 Meats
William Werner, Craftsman & Wolves
FRESH CONCEPT
Yigit Pura, Tout Sweet Patisserie
COMMUNITY
Richie Nakano, Hapa Ramen
RESTAURANTEUR
Matt Semmelhack, AQ
SOMMELIERS
Esteban Brunello, Oliveto
Bobby Conroy, Benu
ROASTER
Colby Barr and Ryan O'Donovan, Verve Coffee Roasters
BARTENDERS
Scott Baird and Josh Harris, Trick Dog
Matt Conway, formerly of Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
BREWER
Adam Lamoreaux, Linden Street Brewery
You can sample these fine folks' food and booze at a showcase on Thursday, June 13 at AT&T Park, beginning with an awards ceremony on home plate at 6:30 pm, followed by a tasting fete from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. Details and ticket info.
[via Eater]