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3 Tips for Opening a BBQ Restaurant

Barbecue continues to grow in popularity in the U.S. If you want to join the trend, here are a few points about cooking styles and marketing approach. 

May 3, 2016

Chef Instructor Spotlight: Luke Shaffer

When it comes to our chef instructors, an all-encompassing love of food is a resume must. No one exhibits that...

May 2, 2016
Culinary Arts 4 min read

The Many Tastes of Quality Kolache

Kolaches are becoming more widely available across the U.S. and gaining new fans wherever they appear.

April 29, 2016
Culinary Arts 4 min read

What Makes Fusion Successful?

Many restaurants specialize in bridging the gaps between cultural backgrounds.

April 28, 2016
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4 Tips for Buying the Freshest Seafood

Buying seafood can be an art in and of itself. 

April 26, 2016
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5 Tips for Buying and Serving Beer

Beer can be an excellent accompaniment for dishes from ribs to a nice slice of cherry pie.

April 26, 2016
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
What's Your Ideal Culinary Career? Take Our Survey!
We’ve compiled a checklist of all of the essential questions into one handy tool: career options, culinary interest surveys, educational opportunities, and more.
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FAFSA® for Culinary School: The Essential Guide

Use this FAFSA® application guide to help you get started and speed up the process of securing financial aid for culinary school.

Financing Your Education 11 min read

Escoffier 101: Everything You Need to Know About Culinary School

All the answers you need about culinary school at Escoffier. What you could study, how to finance it, and what sets us apart from other culinary programs.

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The Essential Guide to Culinary School Scholarships

Tons of resources for culinary school scholarships to fund your education and make your dreams a reality. Options for people from all backgrounds.

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Yes, Online Culinary School Works. Here’s How.

With online culinary school from Escoffier, you can get professional-level training from your own kitchen while juggling family, work, and more.

Value of Culinary Education 12 min read
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
How to Start a Food Truck: A Step-By-Step Guide
Launching a food truck business can be a rewarding and flexible career option! In our guide, explore what you might need to start: from licenses and permits to marketing strategies.
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Value of Culinary Education 16 min read

From Corporate Burnout to Culinary Fulfillment: The Great Career Pivot

Ready for a culinary career change? Learn how professionals pivot from corporate jobs to food industry success with strategic planning and education.

November 24, 2025

How Escoffier Alumni Stay Connected: Mentorship, Networking, and Career Support

Discover Escoffier's Alumni Association: career support, mentorship, and networking for culinary professionals.

November 21, 2025
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How Fast Can You Launch Your Culinary Career with Escoffier?

How quickly can you start a culinary career? Explore Escoffier program timelines, externship advantages, and real graduate employment stories.

November 17, 2025
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Success Stories 11 min read

Three Aprons, One Journey: How Daniela Peregrina Reset Her Life at 53

Three aprons marked Daniela Peregrina's journey from believing in her dream to competing on MasterChef to graduating culinary school—all after age 50.

November 28, 2025
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Chef Salaries in 2025: How Much Money Can Chefs Make?

Discover chef salaries by role, industry, and location & how education and experience can impact your culinary career earnings.

November 19, 2025
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Why Nearly Half of New Restaurants Fail, and How Proper Training Can Change Everything

Why do restaurants fail? Escoffier’s analysis uncovers the common causes and reveals how a culinary school education can help restaurant owners thrive.

November 14, 2025

Food Culture

Culinary Arts 21 min read

The Science of Cooking: What Every Chef Should Understand about Chemistry

Think cooking is all art? Think again. Discover the chemistry behind every seared steak, emulsified sauce, and risen loaf that separates good chefs from great ones.

November 26, 2025
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Risotto Made Simple: Tips to Make Creamy Risotto

From rice choice to stirring rhythm, learn the secrets to silky, comforting risotto.

November 6, 2025
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Canada’s Most Diverse Food Cities & Provinces: Ranking Culinary Diversity Across the Country

Which Canadian cities have the most diverse food scenes? Escoffier’s analysis reveals surprising insights from the nation’s 30 largest cities.

October 23, 2025
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