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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

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

  • Rock Shrimp Cheese Cake Topped w/ Cajun Cream
  • Beef Carpaccio w/ Cognac Cream, Fried Scallions & Baguette Crisp
The Commodore

The Edison

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

Harbor House

I.d.

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

il Cervo

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

Lola's Empanadas

Philly Cheesesteak Empanada

Mason Street Grill

  • Smoked Salmon Rillettes w/ Dill Brioche & Lemon Aioli
  • Tomato Gazpacho w/ Poached Lobster & Vegetable Salpicon
Maxie's

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

Rare Steakhouse

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

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

Dulce de Leche Mousse with Homespun Sugar & Seared Salmon Cucumber Bites