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3 Restaurants Find New Homes in East Austin
MP Commercial Partners, an Austin-based development firm, is nearing the end of construction on a building located on the city's east side which will house three restaurants.
Cutthroat Kitchen Winner Enrolls at Escoffier
Leah Eveleigh, the winner of the Food Network show Cutthroat Kitchen, decided to expand her culinary knowledge and enrolled at...
Cutthroat Kitchen Winner Heads to Culinary School: Leah Eveleigh
By: Helena Stallings, Culinary Arts Student It’s clear when speaking to Leah Eveleigh that her passion for cooking is almost tangible....
Blue Moose announces new products
Blue Moose of Boulder, Colorado is looking at taking their handcrafted salsas, hummus and dips to the next level by expanding their product selection and modifying their packaging.
General Mills launches protein-packed cereal
General Mills released the new Cheerios Protein cereal to attract to a more health-centric consumer population. According to Bloomberg, the...
A taste of 3-D printed food
Here in the United States, 3-D printing is all the rave. The advancement in technology allows you to make anything from a simple screw to an entire house with the push of a button.
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
Am I Too Young To Be a Chef?
Wondering if you're too young to pursue a culinary career? Here's what real young chefs did before adulthood—and steps you can take right now.
What to Look for When Touring a Culinary School (A Checklist)
Wondering what to look for on a culinary school tour? This checklist covers facilities, instructors, curriculum, externships, and more.
Can You Go to Culinary School With No Prior Experience?
Culinary experience isn’t required to enroll in culinary school. See what to expect at every experience level, from none to years in a kitchen.
Careers
Culinary & Pastry Careers
Hospitality Careers
Health & Wellness Careers
Food Entrepreneurship
Success Stories
Choosing Your Culinary Specialization: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Plant-Based
Dreaming of a career in food but not sure where to begin? Explore culinary arts, baking & pastry, and plant-based cuisine to discover the path that feels most like you.
How to Start a Restaurant: A Step-By-Step Guide
Explore how you can start a restaurant with this step-by-step guide covering business plans, funding, licenses, staffing, and more.
How to Become a Food Stylist: A Career Guide
Find out what a food stylist does, what they can earn, and how to become one, with insights from working professionals.
Food Culture
A Brief History Of The Chef’s Uniform
The chef's uniform has a history spanning two centuries. Here's what each piece means, where it came from, and why it still matters.
Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What’s the Difference?
Wondering if you should be a baker or pastry chef? Compare roles, salaries, schedules, and skills to find the right baking career path.
How To Improve Your Cooking Skills: 15 Professional Techniques
Level up your cooking with 15 essential techniques used in professional kitchens. Practical advice for cooks ready to refine their skills.
