Rising Stars Tasting Gala

Sample dishes by the next generation of up-and-coming star chefs as selected by StarChefs.com at the first ever Rising Stars Tasting Gala in Hawaii. The 16 winners will serve up off-the-menu items, each paired with a drink, for one night only at the Halekulani. All rising star nominees must have fewer than 10 years experience as an Executive Chef and under 40 years old. The honorees are:

CHEFS

Christopher Kulis, Capische?

Andrew Le, The Pig and the Lady

Cameron Lewark, Spago Maui


Nick Mastrascusa, Beach Tree

Wade Ueoka, Alan Wong's

Jojo Vasquez, Plantation House Restaurant

PASTRY CHEFS

Michelle Karr-Ueoka, Alan Wong's

Elizabeth McDonald, Honu Seafood and Pizza and Mala Ocean Tavern

SUSTAINABILITY CHEF

Quinten Frye, Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar

ARTISAN CHEF

Doug Kocol, Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar

CONCEPT CHEF

Sheldon Simeon, Star Noodle

COMMUNITY CHEF

Mark Noguchi, Pili Hawaii

RESTAURATEUR

Ed Kenney, Town and Uptown Catering

MIXOLOGIST

Dave Newman, Pint + Jigger

HOST

Vikram Garg, Halekulani

HOST SOMMELIER

Kevin Toyama, Halekulani

FEATURED GUEST CHEF

Chai Chaowasaree, Chai's Island Bistro

Event cost details: $95 General Admission, $125 VIP includes access to the VIP reception