Rising Stars
For over twenty years, RESTAURANT HOSPITALITY has showcased future foodservice leaders through its “Rising Stars” award program. When chosen by our editors, “Rising Stars” are largely unknown individuals, but are destined for fame. Believe it or not, you might have what it takes to be the next Wolfgang Puck, Rich Melman, or Norman Brinker. Read RH's criteria for a Rising Star
Recent Stories
Ellis Cooley 
How do you lure restaurant customers to an airport Marriott in a dismal part of town? You hire an executive chef named Ellis Cooley to perform miracles,...
Justin Bogle
More often than not, rising stars emerge from restaurants that have a history of greatness. Such is the case of Justin Bogle, who has been taking bows...
Marc Vidal
It wasn't long ago that two of America's great destination cities Miami and Las Vegas were short on great dining options. Vegas pulled a spectacular 180...
Gregory Pugin
New York City's Veritas does as good a job as any restaurant at creating an atmosphere where customers are comfortable ordering wine, which is no small...
Jeremiah Bacon
Joyce Goldstein, a legendary San Francisco culinary icon, commented during an interview years ago that she was disappointed by so many young chefs who...
Liza Shaw
Everyone is replaceable, so they say. But the truth is, the departure of a star chef can sink a ship. So what a great relief it was during a recent dinner...
Michael Fiorelli
How fortunate to be the chef of Mar'sel, a gorgeous restaurant perched upon a bluff overlooking the magnificent Pacific Ocean. It's as if Chef Michael...
Mike Davis
Because the media spotlight shines primarily on big cities, impressive culinary talent elsewhere is often overlooked. Consider, for example, Mike Davis,...
Chris Pandel
Every once in a while it feels good to annoy the hell out of your financial advisor by splashing pricey Champagne around at a ridiculously expensive restaurant....
Jennie Lorenzo
In the restaurant world, one or two big names on a young chef's resume will open a lot of doors. So, imagine how eyes widen when one gets a look at where...
Joshua Linton
In a city known for its testosterone-fueled steakhouses, Chicago's Ajasteak has absolutely no interest in flexing its muscles. It possesses a delicate,...
Marco Ferraro
The cream of the crop knows the best places to work, and the best places to work are those that seek out and nourish great talent. One such place is Wish...
Scott Gottlich
A recent review by the Dallas Morning News awarded Bijoux restaurant its second five-star review since opening two years ago...
Simon Dolinky
He was born in Wisconsin, but Simon Dolinky has found a home in L.A. Never mind the Hollywood good looks that serve him well in this town. More importantly,...
John Critchley
Some of the best seafood in the world comes from Fishing Area 31, which includes the waters surrounding Florida. So, when the owners of Epic Hotel in...
Jerrod and R.J. Melman
Growing up in the shadow of a legendary old man has sent many a young lad to the therapist's couch. But Jerrod (left) and R.J. Melman didn't need no stinkin'...
Sameh Wadi
In many larger cities you'll find more than a few mom and pop places that serve Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. But there are far too few chefs in...
Kendal Duque: Rising Star
Every once in a while we cross paths with a chef whose resume blows our mind. Not because he or she worked with the best chefs in the land, but rather...
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