ROSEMONT, Ill. – US Foods, one of the country’s leading foodservice distributors congratulates the 2011 New York Rising Stars. Each year in four American cities, StarChefs recognizes up-and-coming chefs and culinary professionals who represent the vanguard of the contemporary American dining scene. US Foods is a sponsor of the Rising Star events.
“As a company passionate about food and developing new, innovative menu concepts, we’re pleased to sponsor the Rising Star events and thrilled to see the high level of talent and creativity in New York's culinary scene,” said US Foods Chief Merchandising Officer Pietro Satriano. “US Foods congratulates the 2011 New York Rising Stars on their achievement. Their passion for food and tremendous skill are truly commendable.”
The winners of the 2011 New York Rising Stars include:
•Chefs Hillary Sterling, Jesse Schenker, Aaron Chambers, Vikas Khanna, Hooni Kim and Adam Schop.
•Pastry Chefs Jenny McCoy and Shawn Gawle
•Community Chef Shuna Lydon
•Sustainability Chef John Mooney
•Restaurateur Joe Campanale
•Sommeliers Nick Adams Robinson and Seju Yang
•Mixologists Leo Robitschek and Damon Boelte
•Host Chef Yuhi Fujinaga
•Guest Chef Joe Isidori
The 2011 New York Rising Star winners were awarded at a ceremony on Tuesday evening that was held during the 6th Annual StarChefs International Chef’s Congress (ICC). In addition to sponsoring the ICC, five top US Foods chefs were onsite to showcase new products and debut new menu concepts for attendees. Information about new US Foods products including authentic tandoori naan, chicken osso buco, hand-wrapped empanadas and crème brulee can be found at www.usfoods.com/Food/Food.aspx.
About US Foods
With nearly $19 billion in annual revenue, US Foods is the 10th largest private company in America, and a leading foodservice distributor. Many of the entities that make up US Foods were founded in the 19th century, including one that sold provisions to travelers heading west during the 1850s gold rush. The company had used the name U.S. Foodservice since 1993. US Foods offers more than 350,000 national brand products and its own high-quality “exclusive brand” items, ranging from fresh meats and produce to prepared and frozen foods. The company proudly employs approximately 25,000 people in more than 60 locations nationwide, and provides the finest quality food and related products to more than 250,000 customers, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, government and educational institutions. The company is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and jointly owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Discover more at www.usfoods.com www.usfoods.com.
Source: US Foods