Five Star Sensation
Join University Hospitals and James Beard Award Finalist, Host Chef Vinnie Cimino of Cordelia, on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Chefs and Vintners
Some of the nation's most renowned chefs will bring their exceptional culinary talents to 2025 Five Star Sensation, the region's premier food and wine event benefiting UH Seidman Cancer Center.
SAVORY
| Chef | Restaurant | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Avishar Barua | Agni, Joyas | Columbus, OH |
| David Bonner | Green Street Smoked Meats | Chicago, IL |
| Jon Buchner | Barrington Golf Club | Aurora, OH |
| Sam Choy | Poke to the Max | Honolulu, HI /Multiple locations |
| Brandon Chrostowski | EDWINS | Cleveland, OH |
| Vinnie Cimino | Cordelia | Cleveland, OH |
| Kelly English | Restaurant Iris | Memphis, TN |
| Hunter Evans | Elvie | Jackson, MS |
| Jason Fullilove | Tumie Coco | Los Angeles, CA |
| Michael Gulotta | MayPop | New Orleans, LA |
| Doug Katz | Amba | Cleveland, OH |
| Ryan Lachaine | Riel | Houston, TX |
| Nicole Cabrera Mills | Peche Seafood Grille | New Orleans, LA |
| Luciano Pelligrini | Heavenly Pies | Las Vegas, NV |
| Edgar Rico | Nixta Taqueria | Austin, TX |
| Jose Salazar | Mita | Cincinnati, OH |
| Anthony Verona | Sodexo | Cleveland, OH |
| Charles Voudouris | Neiman Marcus Group | Los Angeles, CA |
PASTRY
| Chef | Restaurant | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Masson | Fluff Bake Bar | Houston, TX |
| Dana Cree | Pretty Cool Ice Cream | Chicago, IL |
| Francois Payard | Southold Social | Southold, NY |
| Allie La Valle & Jeremy Umansky | Larder Delicatessen | Cleveland, OH |
Vintners
Learn about Five Star Sensation
Chef’s Classic Golf Outing
Learn about the sensational 2025 golf outing held at Barrington Golf Club in Aurora.
Questions?
For more information about the 2025 event, please contact Holly Gibson at 216-844-5837 or Holly.Gibson@uhhospitals.org.
