Age: 43. Why is she rising? Since joining Avado in 1985, Waldrep played a significant role in the development of more than 240 Applebee's Restaurants. After Avado sold off Applebee's, Waldrep continued her development...
Age: 27. Why he's rising: In a city not known for its culinary depth, Symon's cutting-edge American cuisine has set a new standard for other cooks to shoot for; after working for years to make others successful, he...
Ages: 40. Why they are rising: In 1994, when they opened Rivoli, the San Francisco Chronicle reported "If we could fast-forward to the end of the year, readers would see Rivoli near the top of the list for the best...
Age: 58. Why he's rising: Last year Street formed Consolidated Restaurant Companies with partners Steve Hartnett, John Harkey and John Cracken. CRC purchased El Chico Restaurants for $60 million and, later, Spaghetti...
Age: 42. Why he's rising: After toiling at some of Chicago's best restaurants— L'Escargot, Le Perroquet, Everest, Kiki's Bistro and Park Avenue Cafe—Hogan now has his own restaurant, which Chicago Tribune reviewer...
Age: 38. Why he's rising: He produces knockout food at red-hot Silo, a unique concept whose second-floor balcony setting over-looks Farm to Market, a huge gourmet food store that occupies floor one and has just been...
Age: 33. Why he's rising: His chain is poised for national expansion, having just opened its first unit beyond greater Chicago. Schooling: B.S. in economics, the University of Pennsylvania; M.B.A., Kellogg School of...