“You must first have the passion for what you do. Learn the absolute basics and then practice them, perfect them, and expand on them.” Chef Danko got his start in the hospitality business at the age ...

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We know you’re as committed as we are to helping students learn and succeed—and we’d like to help you. Here are some education resources from CIA to spark a passion in your students for culinary arts ...

If you work in the kitchen, are you a chef, or are you a cook? It’s a simple question, but the answer depends on your position, responsibilities, and even what type of kitchen you’re working in.

Dr. Tim Ryan ’77 is chancellor of the Culinary Institute of America, serving as an advisor to the college’s president and leading special projects. Prior to this role, Dr. Ryan served as president of ...

Active Military and Veterans, Food is Your Future. A sense of purpose. Service. Making a difference. You’ve experienced them all in your military career, so it’s only natural to seek them in your next ...

Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America blog. Find admissions tips, campus life, cooking videos, alumni news, and more. Wherever the tomato goes, think grapes. They're both juicy, high-acid, high ...

Paul Canales ’96 is a lecturing instructor of Culinary Arts at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone, bringing over 25 years of experience as a chef, educator, and entrepreneur. His ...

What do you think of when someone mentions wanting to be their own boss as a chef? Owning and running your own restaurant? Operating a catering business? Those are some of the more obvious options, ...

Author Madeleine White ’29 is a Food Business Management major. No matter what stage of life you are in, education can start whenever! So, if you are graduating high school or looking for new skills ...

Why Choose Baking as a Career? Maybe you relish the comforting smell of freshly baked bread in the morning. Or nothing beats the satisfaction of crafting a perfect batch of macarons. Whatever your ...

Chef Paul Carmichael—a guest judge on the new Netflix series Next Gen Chef—is executive chef at Momofuku, where he oversees restaurant operations across the company, including Kabawa and Bar Kabawa in ...