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2023 Portland Rising Stars

6 July 2023

Steelite is excited to present the 2023 StarChefs Rising Stars Art of Presentation contest featuring talented chefs from the great city of Portland, Oregon. This contest focuses on the creativity behind the plating, so take a close look at the artistry in each dish. Please vote for the chef who created your favorite plating presentations. 

Check out the images in each chef’s plating gallery shown below, then use the poll to vote. The deadline to vote is Monday, July 17th at 10 AM EST. The winner will be announced at the StarChefs Honorees Awards Reception on Tuesday, July 18th. The winning chef receives $5,000 toward Steelite International products of their choice.

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*All images provided by StarChefs.com

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Chef Jose Camarena of República

Sablefish, Annatto Seed, Carrot-Habanero Soubise, Salsa Cruda, Epazote-Caper Aïoli

Kanpachi, Futsu Squash Aguachile, Turnip, Chiltepin, Epazote	Codorniz, Douglas Fir Oil, Sunchoke, Quail Eggs, Beet

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Chef Kyle Christy of Street Disco

Seared Octopus, Chorizo Fried Potatoes, Green Harissa

Beef and Lamb Meatballs, Pine Nuts, Dried Cherries, Braised Short Rib Red Sauce, Ricotta Cavatelli, American Grana Cheese, Gremolatta	Citrus and Beet Salad, Shaved Fennel, Sheep’s Milk Feta, Horseradish, Fried Almonds, Yogurt Green Goddess

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Chef John Denison of St. Jack

Pâté en Croûte: Pork, Lardon, Dates, Pistachios, Madeira-Orange Gelée, Dijon Mustard, Pickled Onions

Veal Tartare, Cockles, Lovage Aïoli, Charred Kale, Duck Fat Brioche	Pheasant Pithivier, Foie Gras, Truffle Mousseline, Swiss Chard, Date Purée, Fermented Peppercorns, Mustard Jus

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Chef Dana Francisco of Canard

Bone Marrow Waffle, Caviar, Smoked Maple Syrup, Créme Fraîche, Red Onion, Chive

Duck Confit Char Siu, White Beans, Chinese Pork Sausage, Pumpkin Seeds, Black Truffle	Panna Cotta, Roasted Jalapeño, Shallot, Dungeness Crab, Kombu Gel, Chile Oil, Brown Butter-Fish Sauce Mignonette

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Chef Juan Gomez of Lilia Comedor

Memela, Refried Pinto Beans, Oyster Mushrooms, Salsa Frita, Red Onion, Sorrel, Cotija Enchilado, Cured Winter Radishes

Tres Leches Carrot Cake, Coconut Cream, Crispy Carrots, Mexican Marigold, Pea Tendrils	Fried Kalettes, Green Goddess, Roasted Garlic, Corn Nut Crumble, Young Leeks, Mexican Marigold, Cured Egg Yolk

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Pastry Chef Tara Lewis of Tusk

Golden Milk Cake, Coconut Mousse, Roasted Pineapple Compote, Lemon Cream

Mahlab Crémeux: Cherry Pit Mousse, Green Mango-Rhubarb Gelée, Compressed Rhubarb, Toasted Milk Crumble, Mint Oil, Sorrel	Arak Baba, Golden Raisins, Mandarin Foam, Candied Cara Cara Orange, Calamansi Curd, Sesame Tuile

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Chef Taylor Manning of Cafe Olli

Shaved Fennel, Castelvetrano Olives, Pickled Red Onion, Pecorino, Toasted Pistachio, Lemon Vinaigrette

Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Purple Clams, Potato Crumbs, Green Garlic, Meyer Lemon	Suppli, Plum Tomatoes, Tomato Rice, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Mozzarella

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Chef Jenny Nguyen of The Sports Bra

Roasted Beets, Green Apples, Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts, Cilantro, Cider Vinaigrette

Mom’s Baby Back Ribs: Vietnamese-Style Clay Pot Pork Ribs, Coconut Milk, Cabbage Slaw	Sports Bra Pub Burger: Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Onion, Roasted Garlic Aïoli, White Cheddar, Brioche, French Fries

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Pastry Chef Darla Shaffer of Jacqueline

Genmaicha Tres Leches Cake, Whipped Cream, Puffed Rice

Chai Granita, Coconut Sherbet, Mango, Fermented Pomegranate	Beeramisu: Stout-Soaked Lady Fingers, Mascarpone Cream, Stout Caramel, Chocolate Crumble

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Pastry Chef Siobhan Speirits of Cafe Olli

Buttermilk Biscuit, Breakfast Sausage Gravy, Fried Egg, Chives

New York Cheesecake, Biscuit Crust, Blood Orange Cream, Blood Orange	Chocolate Fudge Cake

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Chef Richard Văn Lê of Matta

Mom’s Breakfast Bowl: Pork Sausage Patty, Sunny Side-Up Eggs, Jasmine Rice, Curry Hash Brown, Lime Leaf, Fish Sauce Gravy, Fried Garlic, Scallions

Breakfast Sando: Pork Sausage Patty, Hash Brown, American Cheese, Đặc Biệt Aioli, Hot Honey, Pandan Bun	Thịt Kho: Braised Pork Belly, Marinated Soft Boiled Egg, Rice, Scallion, Thai Chile

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