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2022 Denver Rising Stars

20 June 2022

Steelite is excited to present the 2022 StarChefs Rising Stars Art of Presentation contest featuring talented chefs from the great city of Denver! 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 Friday, July 15th at 12PM EST. The winner will be announced at the StarChefs Honorees Awards Reception on Monday, June 18th. The winning chef receives $5,000 toward Steelite International products of their choice.

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Please vote for the chef that created your favorite plating presentation - Denver 2022

Share this contest with your friends! Use the hashtag #ArtofPresentation and tag us @steeliteusa.

*All images provided by StarChefs.com


 

Restaurateur Danielle Cooke and Chef Tajahi Cooke of Ms. Betty's Supper Club

Restaurateur Danielle Cooke and Chef Tajahi Cooke

Fried Parrot Fish, Jerk Spice, Escabeche, Habanero, Carrot, and White Onion

Restaurateur Danielle Cooke and Chef Tajahi Cooke Restaurateur Danielle Cooke and Chef Tajahi Cooke
Butternut Squash, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Orange and Lemon Zest, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Coriander, and Garam Masala Hot Chicken Sandwich: Fried Chicken, Chile Powder, Coleslaw, Pickles, and Sesame Bun

 

Chef Michael Diaz de Leon of BRUTØ

Chef Michael Diaz de Leon

Pan-seared Branzino, Santa Barbara Uni, Bagna Càuda, Achiote, Puya Chiles, Sea Beans, Tepache-compressed Pineapple and Endive, Hoja Santa Oil, Lime, and Corn Tortilla

Chef Michael Diaz de Leon Chef Michael Diaz de Leon
Chaqueño Blanco Corn Tamal, Smoked Maitake Mushrooms, Chile Paste, Barbacoa Seasoning, Nixtamalized Carrots, Charred Greens, Epazote, Cherry Tomatoes, and Salsa Verde Buttermilk-brined Fried Chicken, Lacto-fermented Fresno Hot Sauce, Hibiscus, Cardamom, Mezcal Mirin, Umami Aïoli, Lacto-fermented Carrot Pickles, Osetra Caviar, and Black Truffle

 

Chef Dave Hadley of Samosa Shop

Chef Dave Hadley

Bhel Puri: Puffed Rice, Sweet Potato, Avocado, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Bell Pepper, Radish, Pomegranate, Cilantro-Mint Chutney, Habanero Chutney, Tamarind Chutney, Red Onion, and Cilantro

Chef Dave Hadley Chef Dave Hadley
Vegan Samosa: Potato, Pea, Carrot, Date, Raisins, Tamarind-Date Chutney, and Hot Sauce Chicken Vindaloo Skewer: Grilled Chicken, Yogurt Marinade, Vindaloo Sauce, and Red Onion

 

Chef Manuel Barella Lopez of Bellota

Chef Manuel Barella Lopez

Rainbow Trout Gravlax, Telera Bread, Everything Spice Butter, Requesón, Fried Capers, Red Onion, Lime Zest, and Epazote Powder

Chef Manuel Barella Lopez Chef Manuel Barella Lopez
Esquites: White Corn, Charred Tortilla Aïoli, Crema, Lime, Cotjia, Morita Chile Powder, and Serrano Chile Relleno: Poblano Pepper, Chihuahua Cheese, Epazote, Salsa Ranchero, Cotija, Pickled Onion, and Cilantro

 

Pastry Chef Liliana Myers of Safta

Pastry Chef Liliana Myers

Kubaneh Monkey Bread, Baharat, Walnut Caramel, Brown Butter, and Cream Cheese Pudding

Pastry Chef Liliana Myers Pastry Chef Liliana Myers
Bourekas: Puff Pastry, Feta, Provolone, Black Pepper, Everything Spice, and Local Honey Triple Chocolate Babka: Chocolate Dough, Nutella, Raspberry Chocolate, Walnuts, Vanilla Ice Cream, Oreo Crumb, and Raspberry Coulis

 

Chefs Anna and Anthony Nguyen of sắp sửa

Chefs Anna and Anthony Nguyen

Bắp Cải Luộc: Charred Cabbage, Fish Sauce Mayonnaise, Hard Boiled Eggs, Anchovy Breadcrumbs, and Chives

Chefs Anna and Anthony Nguyen Chefs Anna and Anthony Nguyen
Grilled Pork Shoulder Steak, Lemongrass, Fish Sauce, Tamarind Glaze, Cucumber Ribbons, Nước Chấm, Perilla, Cilantro, and Thai Basil Sweetened Condensed Milk Panna Cotta, Fresh Lychee, Lychee Jelly, Almonds, Basil Seeds, Longan Granita, and Lime

 

Chef Taylor Stark of The Wolf's Tailor

Chef Taylor Stark

1 - Bison Tartare, House-made Gochujang Sauce, Crispy Potato, Apple Pear, Pickled Onion, Toasted Pine Nuts, and Sous Vide Egg Yolk; 2 - Hearth-fired Yecora Sourdough, 3 - Garlic Confit and Tōgarashi Butter, 4 - Toasted Pine Nut and Sesame Caramel

Chef Taylor Stark Chef Taylor Stark
Black Rice, Guinea Hen Dashi, Ssamjang, House-made Gochujang, Kumquats, and Scallion Kanpachi Crudo, Yuzu-pickled Pineapple, Thai Chile-Coconut Cream, Currant Granita, Thai-Chile-infused Currants, Thai Basil, and Coriander

 

Chef Brian Wilson of Cart-Driver LoHi

Chef Brian Wilson

Semolina Funghetti Pasta, Lamb Bolognese, Grana Padano, and Chives

Chef Brian Wilson Chef Brian Wilson
Cart-Driver Pizza: House-made Italian Sausage, Kale, Mozzarella, Chile Flakes, Grana Padano, and Olive Oil Mortadella, Giardiniera, Cucumber Relish, Whole Grain Mustard, Celery Seeds, Focaccia Breadcrumbs, Frisée, and Dill

 

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