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.
This restaurant at the newly renovated Hermitage Farm near Louisville is designed to celebrate the best of Kentucky’s seasonal produce, bourbon and horses
The restaurant world in the U.S. has more than its fair share of celebrities. There are chefs and restaurant operators who have become household names — whether by talent or media savvy, or a little of both...