For 25-plus years, Restaurant Hospitality editors have been identifying the industry's best and brightest culinary talent for our Rising Stars program. Long before they became household names, Restaurant Hospitality declared Emeril Lagasse (1987), Jose Andres (1998), Todd English (1991) and Mary Sue Milliken (1987) all Rising Stars. And long before anyone knew what an Iron Chef is, Restaurant Hospitality put the spotlight on several future Iron Chefs as Rising Stars, including Bobby Flay (1991), Michael Symon (1997), Jose Garces (2004) and Marc Forgione (2008). Here is where you'll find who Restaurant Hospitality declared a Rising Star and our reasons for doing so.
Age: 36. Why he's rising: Since retiring from basketball earlier this year, Jordan is turning more of his attention to his restaurant business. He is a proven contender, following up his upscale sports bar (Michael Jordan's) with the ultra-hip 160...
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 purchased by Bliss. It's a...
Age: 25. Why he's rising: Elevated Scandinavian-inspired cuisine to new heights. The restaurant, which had won two stars, then lost a star and many customers with it, won three stars from The New York Times just months after Samuelsson's arrival...
Age: 39. Why he's rising: Under his command, Tribute received four-star reviews in both the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press; was named one of the most exciting new restaurants in the Midwest by The Chicago Tribune; featured in The New York...
