Rhode Island Talent Shines in Brooklyn for National Gathering

International Chefs Congress was held in Brooklyn, New York on October 27, 2014, where Rhode Island took center stage among the hundreds gathered. Presented by StarChefs.com, the 9th Annual International Chefs Congress is a culinary symposium that gathers more than 100 of the world’s most innovative chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists and sommeliers to present the latest techniques and culinary concepts to their peers. This year’s theme was “Cooking Honest: The Power of Authenticity in the Kitchen.” Rhode Island winners of StarChefs.com annual Rising Stars selections were on hand presenting their skills.

: Chef/Owner of Nick’s on Broadway, Derek Wagner, and Will Blunt, managing editor of StarChefs.com.

: Newport’s Jake Rojas of Tallulah on Thames with Jordan Goldsmith.

: Stefanie Melchert and The Eddy’s Jay Carr.

: Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s in Providence.

: The Providence contingent: Derek Wagner, Jake Rojas, Will Blunt, Kristi Little, Jay Carr, Jordan Goldsmith, Alan Freudeman, Melissa Denmark, Stefanie Melchert, David Dadekian and Martha Cruff Sheridan at Brooklyn Expo Center.