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Austin supermarket charged in meat mislabeling scandal
Students in Texas culinary arts programs might want to check their ingredients. MT Supermarket, an Austin grocer located in the Chinatown Shopping Center on North Lamar Boulevard, is facing a lawsuit from the Office of the Texas Attorney General following mislabeling a very specific sort of meat.
Faculty Spotlight: Chef Kelly Newlon
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Our class recently finished the Culinary Arts block of culinary school at Auguste Escoffier,...
Nick Offerman’s take on farm-to-table
Nick Offerman is primarily known as the mustache-toting, wood-crafting, snarky Ron Swanson on NBC's show "Parks and Recreation".
Austin chef leads culinary tour through Tuscany
Chef and restaurateur David Bull, owner of the highly acclaimed Congress Restaurant in Austin will be co-hosting a wine and food tour around the Tuscany region of Italy.
Balancing the Busy Schedule of a Culinary Student And Entrepreneur
By: Leah Eveleigh, Culinary Arts Student & Cutthroat Kitchen Winner Last week, Brendon & I volunteered as sous chefs in...
Austin Restaurant Awarded by OpenTable
OpenTable, a San Francisco-based company that provides real-time restaurant information and a subscription service used by over 27,000 restaurants, released its list of the Top 100 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in America earlier this week.
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
Why Online Culinary School Works for Canadian Students (Even in Remote Areas)
Dreaming of culinary school? Here’s how Canadians can train from their own kitchens, with real chefs, and no big-city move required.
Why Older Students Should Consider Culinary School
Think you’re too established for a new career? Research says otherwise. See why culinary school can work at any age.
Is Culinary School Necessary to Be a Chef?
Is culinary school worth it? Discover the benefits, career outlook, and how formal training can help launch your culinary or pastry career.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
Cooking Up Success: How Chris Puga Turned His Baking Passion into a Thriving Career
From childhood dreams to Food & Beverage Director, Chris Puga proves that passion and perseverance can lead to extraordinary culinary success.
The Highest Paying Culinary Jobs and Positions
Explore some of the highest paying culinary jobs and see which career path could be the perfect fit for your skills and goals.
How Photographer Bree Chumley Built a Plant-Based Food Career from her Home Kitchen
Discover how Bree Chumley blended photography, plant-based cooking, and zero-waste creativity into a new career—one delicious project at a time.
Food Culture
American Regional Cuisine: The Best Dishes from Around the Country
Explore the unique flavors of American regional cuisine, shaped by geography, culture, and tradition across the U.S.
Top 10 Countries with the Most Michelin Stars
Explore the top countries with the most Michelin stars in 2025 and what makes each one a global standout.
Hospitality Statistics: Industry Trends and Data for 2025
Human connection and tech often clash, but 2025 hospitality trends show technology enabling more personalized, human-centered experiences.
