2016 StarChefs South Florida Rising Stars

Alex Chang of Vagabond

Alex Chang of Vagabond: Sweet Bread Milanese, Country Ham, Gruyère Foam, and Mustard

Jimmy Everett of Valentino Cucina Italiana

Jimmy Everett of Valentino Cucina Italiana: Cauliflower Panna Cotta, White Chocolate, Caviar, and Micro Chives

Brad Kilgore of Alter

Brad Kilgore of Alter: Blue Crab Shumai, Thai Green Curry, Culantro, Kumquat, and Rice Crisps

Diego Oka of La Mar

Diego Oka of La Mar: Beet-Potato Causa, King Crab, Huancaina, and Salmon Roe

Niven Patel of Michael's Genuine

Niven Patel of Michael's Genuine: Short Rib, Romesco, Hazelnuts, and Roasted Cipollinis

Phuket Thongsodchareondee of Cake Thai Kitchen

Phuket Thongsodchareondee of Cake Thai Kitchen: Fried Yellowtail and Choo Chee Curry

Cesar Zapata of The Federal

Cesar Zapata of The Federal: Banh Canh, Ground Pork, Shrimp, Chinese Sausage, Chiles, and Nouc Mam

Rick Mace of Cafe Boulud at Brazilian Court Hotel

Rick Mace of Cafe Boulud at Brazilian Court Hotel: Assortment of Charcuterie featuring Chicken Liver Mousse

William Crandall of Izzy's Fish and Oyster

William Crandall of Izzy's Fish and Oyster: Hot Lobster Roll and Champagne-Old Bay Bearnaise

Sylvain Bortolini of Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Sylvain Bortolini of Faena Hotel Miami Beach: Chambord-Almond Jocund, Raspberry Mousse, and Sablé

Megan Pidgeon of Glazed Donuts

Megan Pidgeon of Glazed Donuts: Key Lime Pie Donut

Rauf Khoffner of Khoffner Brewery

Rauf Khoffner of Khoffner Brewery: Riot Blood Irish Red Lager and Cream Head Cream Ale

Steve Santana of Taquiza

Steve Santana of Taquiza: Totopos Estilo and Guacamole

Zak Stern of Zak the Baker

Zak Stern of Zak the Baker: Assortment of breads featuring Country Sourdough

Brandon Wells of Wells Coffee Co.

Brandon Wells of Wells Coffee Co.: Brazil Cerrado Mineiro Coffee

Gui Jaroschy of Broken Shaker

Gui Jaroschy of Broken Shaker: Tequila, Mezcal, Shishito Pepper Vinegar, Lime, Morita Chile Syrup, and Cucumber

Christian Rolon of Regent Cocktail Club

Christian Rolon of Regent Cocktail Club: Il Viaggiatore: Fernet Branca, Cognac, Vermouth, Dry Curaçao, Mole Bitters, and Orange Swath

Jeremy Broto-Mur of Cafe Boulud

Daniel Toral of 50 Eggs

Jeff Latulippe of DIRT

Jeff Latulippe of DIRT: Beet and Goat Cheese Toast

José Mendín, Sergio Navarro & Andreas Schreiner of Pubbelly Restaurant Group

José Mendín, Sergio Navarro & Andreas Schreiner of Pubbelly Restaurant Group: Suckling Pig, Fennel-Apple Salad, and Green Apple Purée