Chefs, board members, beneficiaries and officials pose for a group photo during a Wine & Dine for the Arts news conference at the Palace Theater in 2016 in Albany. The Rising Star Chefs component of the festival will return when the 15th annual event is held in January.(Times Union archive)
John Carl D’Annibale
ALBANY — The Wine & Dine for the Arts festival’s Rising Star Chefs component will make its comeback in January, marking its return after a hiatus since 2019.
After being put on hold due to the pandemic, Rising Star Chefs is now accepting nominations for up-and-coming chefs. Six selected chefs will have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the festival’s grand tastings, where their culinary creations will be paired with boutique wines. The 15th annual Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival: Wine & Dine for the Arts will kick off on January 25 with a reception at City Hall, followed by a series of tastings, a slider slam, and a gala dinner at Albany Capital Center. Tickets will go on sale on October 24 through the festival’s website. The full festival details will also be announced at a news conference on the same day.
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- Chef or chef-owner of a restaurant that has been open for less than two years.
- Is using innovative techniques in food production.
- First-time executive chef or executive sous chef.
- Has shown a commitment to community service.
- Demonstrates originality and creativity in menu design.
- Promotes and utilizes local produce and ingredients whenever possible.
Nominations that are inappropriate or do not meet the criteria (e.g., chefs who have owned their restaurants for over 30 years) will not be considered.
The Rising Star program is
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