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Best wine bars in Boulder
Whether you're a resident of Colorado or just happen to find yourself in Boulder sometime soon, be sure to make a point of visiting at least one of the area's more noteworthy wine bars.
4 Cooking Show Surprises To Be Aware Of
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student An interesting thing more or less fell into my lap over the past few weeks—I...
The best picnic spots in Austin
Whether you're celebrating a birthday or an anniversary or just looking to take in beautiful scenery while you eat, take a look at some of the best picnic spots in Austin.
Official Drink of Austin tickets on sale
The Official Drink of Austin is a competition to find the year's best cocktail that embodies the essence of the unique Austin energy. The event is a great place to mingle with the local culinary industry.
The Escoffier Treatment
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Earlier this week, I discussed what you can do if and when you hit the...
What’s in season in Texas in January?
Take a look at what's in season in Texas this winter.
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.
Take the Culinary Career Survey
Editor’s Choice
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get Our How to Start a Food Truck Guide
Education
Is Culinary School Hard?
Is culinary school hard? Find out what you can expect, how Escoffier supports students, and tips to succeed in a fast-paced culinary program.
Culinary School Pros and Cons: How to Decide If It’s For You
Discover the pros and cons of culinary school to decide whether it's right for you. Explore the potential career benefits and downsides in this helpful guide.
Why Earn an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts?
Explore what you can learn in a culinary arts associate degree, from classic technique to career-building business skills.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
How You Can Become a Baker
Explore the roadmap to a professional baking career. Learn about culinary school, key baking terminology, and how you can land your first job in a bakery.
Executive Chef vs Head Chef: What Is the Difference?
Executive chef vs. head chef: What's the difference? Compare responsibilities, kitchen roles, and career paths to find which culinary path may fit you.
How To Shadow a Chef While in High School
Thinking about becoming a chef? Discover how to shadow a chef while in high school, including outreach tips, kitchen etiquette, and how to make a strong impression.
Food Culture
What Education Do You Need to Be a Pastry Chef?
Considering a career in pastry? Explore how pastry education works, what skills you’ll build, and how different learning paths can support your long-term goals.
The Rise of Sober Dining: How Restaurants Are Rethinking the Role of Alcohol
Explore how non-alcoholic beverage programs are reshaping restaurants, creating career opportunities, and redefining hospitality for the sober curious.
How to Make Fresh Herbs Last Longer: Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, and More
From basil to rosemary, learn how to store fresh herbs to keep them bright, fragrant, and full of flavor.
