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World of Food & Drink
Head into a flavorful expedition through the world of gastronomy. Journey across eclectic culinary landscapes, from wine appreciation to international flavors, covering the fascinating connections between culture and cuisine.
Colorado students help the needy
According to the college's website, the school has given birth to a small nonprofit known as Colorado Springs Food Rescue, through which groups of students work to ensure that those in need are taken care of while also minimizing food waste. Check out some of the details regarding the program below:
November 2, 2014
Changes Coming To Denver Restaurant Week
NBC has reported that, beginning in 2015, the event will downsize to a 10 day showcase.
October 31, 2014
Controversy over Boulder-based restaurant
A restaurant chain based in Boulder with locations across Colorado, Illegal Pete's, has recently come under fire for their name.
October 27, 2014
Verts Kebap expanding in Texas
Students enrolled in Austin culinary arts programs may already be familiar with Verts Kebap.
October 23, 2014
Opening date set for new Houston restaurant
Well, Lone Star State students, look no further; according to the Houston Business Journal, an opening date has officially been set for the newest project coming out of the acclaimed hospitality group Pappas Restaurants, Incorporated.
October 21, 2014
Chipotle weighs in on Colorado GMO labeling debate
Interestingly enough, one of the most popular Denver-based restaurant chains of all time, Chipotle Mexican Grill, has come out in favor of proposition 105, according to The Denver Post.
October 16, 2014
Austin chef to open restaurant in Charleston
John Lewis is heading to South Carolina to open a new restaurant.
October 14, 2014
Changes coming for Bridget Dunlap
Loyal patrons of the Austin culinary arts scene are no doubt already familiar with Bridget Dunlap.
October 10, 2014
GMO labeling debate rages in Colorado
With the potential to change the way everyone in Colorado - from students attending a Boulder culinary school to farmers in Fort Collins - interacts with the food around them, the debate surrounding labeling of genetically modified organisms is raging.
October 9, 2014
St. Philip opens in Austin
Students of Austin culinary arts programs are set to benefit from the opening of yet another phenomenal dining establishment in their area.
October 5, 2014
Shake ups in Houston food truck policies
Texas culinary arts school students should have something to celebrate next time they find themselves in Houston, as a recent change in city ordinances is set to cause a massive expansion in the city's food truck scene.
October 4, 2014
Great American Beer Festival taking place in Denver
Students in Colorado culinary schools may want to take a moment to turn their attention to Denver, where the Great American Beer Festival will be taking place until the end of Saturday Oct, 4, 2014.
October 3, 2014
Texas cleans up in food truck awards
The Daily Meal recently released its list of the best food trucks in America, an annual publication celebrating the absolute best food that can be found on four wheels from across the entire country.
October 1, 2014
North Austin to receive two Dallas-based restaurants
Culinary academy students in and around the greater Austin area are in for a bit of a treat.
October 1, 2014
Verde food truck to open new location
Many culinary academy students, when exploring their potential employment opportunities in a post graduate setting, are drawn to the idea of starting or joining a food truck business.
September 30, 2014
Concerns over smoking ban in downtown Boulder restaurant district
A proposed expansion to an existing ban on smoking has drawn strong opinions from a number of demographics key to Boulder's business district.
September 29, 2014
Richard Blais to host 'Hungry Games' on Food Network
Renowned chef Richard Blais is slated to get his own show on Food Network titled "Hungry Games," which is scheduled to premiere on Oct. 20
September 22, 2014
Hampton Creek Takes Food Science to the Next Level
In time, Hampton Creek could possibly become a major player in reforming how the food industry operates.
September 20, 2014
Gino’s East headed to Texas
Culinary academy students in Texas will soon be able to experience a taste of the Windy City without having to leave the Lone Star State.
September 18, 2014
Austin Food & Wine Festival announced
Culinary academy students in Texas may want to mark their calendars, as the dates for the next Austin Food & Wine festival have officially been announced.
September 17, 2014
Yum! Brands debuts Vietnamese food in Texas
Culinary academy students are probably already familiar with the products of Yum! Brands, whether or not they're aware of it.
September 17, 2014
Belly & Trumpet closes in Texas
Culinary academy students who have traveled to Dallas in the past to sample the local fare may notice a recent change in the fine dining scene downtown.
September 15, 2014
Arrests at protest in Denver
Culinary academy students in and around Colorado should take note of the current climate surrounding the fast food industry.
September 12, 2014
Colorado restaurant makes new hire in transition to Kansas City
Native Coloradans and culinary academy students with a penchant for seafood probably already know of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar.
September 6, 2014
LYFE Kitchen set to open in Boulder
Culinary academy students in Colorado may soon have a new favorite restaurant.
September 5, 2014
Texas Tech University opens new food truck
Culinary academy students with an interest in entering the burgeoning world of mobile hospitality may want to take a trip down to Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
September 3, 2014
Texas Food Bank receives significant partnership
Often, for chefs, culinary students or enthusiasts of local cuisine, it becomes easy to get caught up in the world of enjoying lavish food.
September 2, 2014
GMO initiative will appear on ballot in Colorado
Culinary academy students in Colorado with a vested interest in where their raw materials are sourced from may want to pay attention to the upcoming elections.
September 1, 2014
Instructions, warning labels to be affixed to edible marijuana products
With the legalization of marijuana in Colorado earlier this year, cooks, amateur chefs and culinary students across the state gained the legal right not only to purchase marijuana but also to use it in the creation of edible THC products.
August 31, 2014
Big Tex Choice Awards finalists announced
The Big Tex Choice Awards, which have run every year since 2005, celebrate the best food offerings being showcased annually at the State Fair of Texas.
August 28, 2014
Famed barbecue restaurant destroyed in fire
Culinary academy students in Texas with a penchant for barbecue may be saddened to hear of the loss of one of the state's most beloved restaurants.
August 28, 2014
OrderUp receives $7 million in series-A
Boulder, Colorado can expect to see a new presence in the food delivery world, as OrderUp intends to open an office there following the $7 million that it received in series-A funding recently.
August 28, 2014
Twelve officially closes in Denver
Culinary academy students in Denver may be sad to hear of the most recent restaurant closing in the area.
August 27, 2014
Avery Brewing Company to receive up to $90,000 in rebates
Culinary academy students in Colorado are about to have access to a lot more beer.
August 27, 2014
Olamaie set to open tomorrow
Featuring magnificent farm-to-table southern cooking, Olamaie first began pleasing diners in the Austin culinary scene last year by hosting pop-up dinners.
August 25, 2014
Frasca celebrates 10 years in Boulder
It's hard to believe that Frasca Food & Wine, one of the most beloved restaurants in the Boulder culinary scene, has been open for ten years.
August 25, 2014
Jacoby's now open in Austin
As of Wednesday, Aug. 20, there's officially one more restaurant open in the Austin culinary scene.
August 22, 2014
Austin food truck receives high honor
Culinary academy students in Texas may want to look more carefully than usual at Bon Appetit's annual rankings of the top 10 restaurants in the country.
August 22, 2014
New opening in the Austin restaurant scene
Culinary school students in Texas should take note of a few significant changes to the Austin restaurant scene occurring this month.
August 20, 2014
French hospital introduces wine bar for patients
Leave it to the French to understand the medicinal properties of a fine wine.
August 12, 2014
