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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.
In the Presence of a Master Chef
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student As a culinary student, it is my goal to be the best cook that I...
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.
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.
Inspirado
There’s a Tenacious D sketch from their old HBO special called “Inspirado” wherein the guys finally land a gig, but...
How To Make Grilled Potatoes
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student It’s true that the summer season is coming to a close, but I don’t believe...
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.
Get Our How to Start a Food Truck Guide
Education
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.
Culinary School Guide For High School Students and Parents
Is culinary school the right path? This guide helps students and parents explore career options, compare programs, and plan for culinary education together.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
What Culinary Training Do You Need for a Professional Cooking Career?
Explore the culinary training you may need for a professional cooking career, from knife skills to food safety, plus how to choose the right program for your goals.
What Do Restaurant Consultants Actually Do? A Career Guide
What do restaurant consultants do, and how do you become one? Hear from working consultants about the expertise, income, and career path behind the role.
Starting a Career as a Garde-Manger
Explore what a garde-manger does, how the role fits into the kitchen brigade, and how to start a career at this classic culinary station.
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.
