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Honor the true stars of Milwaukee’s culinary world—the passionate teams behind every dish!

Join us for a night celebrating the unsung heroes of our restaurant scene and get to know the talent making it all happen.

Indulge in exclusive tastings from participating restaurants and meet the masterminds crafting the unforgettable bites.

Creamy Poblano Chicken & Corn Pasta Topped w/ Queso Fresco

Blue's Egg + Bakery

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Chocolate Bottom Mint Pie

Benelux Grand Cafe

Luxemburg Sausage Plate w/ Mashed Potatoes, Mustard Gravy & Marinated Peas

Centraal

Tamari Chili Tuna Poke Topped Crunchy Avocado w/ Wonton Crisps

Mason Street Grill

Roasted Jalapeño Pepper Stuffed w/ Hummus, Toasted Quinoa & Hemp

The Commodore

Beef Wellington – Beef Loin Baked in Puff Pastry w/ Mushroom Duxelles, Black Truffle Sauce Périgourdine

The Edison

Delicata & Acorn Squash Salad w/ Mustard Greens, Brown Sugar Vinaigrette, Toasted Pepita, Manchego Cheese

Harbor House

Spicy Hamachi w/ Crispy Sushi Rice, Avocado & Jalapeno

I.d.

Beef Tartar w/ Rice Puff, Furikake, Caramelized Onion Creme Fraiche, Kombu Oil, Wasabi & Pickled Ramps

il Cervo

Homemade Roasted Garlic Focaccia w/ Mascarpone Fontina Fonduta, Garlic Confit, Fresh Basil

Lola's Empanadas

Philly Cheesesteak Empanada

Mason Street Grill

Smoked Sturgeon Crepe Rolls w/ American Paddlefish Caviar & Herb Neufchâtel Cheese

Maxie's

Seared Prime Maxie Denver Steak w/ Black Onion Potato Cake, Charred Pepper Butter & Pickled Beach Mushrooms

Smoked Salmon Rillette w/ Beet, Blini, Caviar, Cucumber & Dill

Rare Steakhouse

Beef Cheek Ravioli w/ Horseradish Cream Sauce & Chili Crisp

Red Circle Inn

Blackened Scallops w/ Sweet Corn Puree, Lardons & Chives

Smoke Shack

Brisket Burnt Ends Crostini w/ Chive, Pepperjack, Garlic Butter & Kansas City BBQ Sauce

Storyhill

Puttanesca Duroc Pork Tenderloin w/ Creamy Heartland Polenta, Olives, Tomatoes, Garlic & Pesto Parm Crunch

The Studio

  • Spicy Tuna Roll (Tuna, Cucumber, Spicy Mayo)
  • Vegetable Sushi Roll (Avocado, Daikon Radish, Cucumber, Roasted Bell Pepper, Eggplant Purée)
Ultimate Confections

Signature Solid Chocolates, Sea Salt Caramel & Chocolate Pretzel Twists

Sysco

  • Dirty Martini Pit Beef Sandwich
  • Bacon Ale Mac and Aged Cheddar Cheese
  • Warm Beet, Sweet Potato and Apple Salad
  • Baked Cheese and Tomato Slider

Shrimp, Pesto & Hot Honey Polenta Round

Goat Cheese & Roasted Beet Crostini with Honey & Pistachio

Tres Leches Cake

  • Pineapple Mango Guacamole (Tequila Demo)
  • Snickerdoodle Cookie topped w/ Apple Pie Filling (Parting Treat)