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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.
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.
Six Months Into Culinary School
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student After finally figuring out where all the equipment in Kitchen Six lives, the sixth month...
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.
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.
New Perspectives: Alex McCall, aka Frenchie Renard
For this installment of New Perspectives, I moved from the pastry side of the house to interview one of my...
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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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.
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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.
