Al Lopez is a lecturing instructor of Hospitality and Service Management within The Bocuse Restaurant at CIA in Hyde Park, NY, bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience in hospitality ...

CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting, and with a network of more than 55,000 strong, there’s never a shortage of highlights! Kwame Onwuachi ’13 was named a James Beard award ...

Chef and consultant Richard Blais is best known for his appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef. After his runner-up finish on the fourth season of the show, he returned to earn the title of Top Chef All-Star ...

Brent Holten ’93 is an assistant professor of Hospitality and Service Management and café manager at CIA San Antonio. He joined CIA in 2025, bringing more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, ...

These Carrot Cake Cookies are cake-like and always a hit—make them small for a cookie tray or larger for an easy dessert.

Don’t Miss Out on Our Next Gen CIA Scholarship! There’s never been a better time to take the next step in your culinary and hospitality career! Inspired by Netflix’s Next Gen Chef, we’re thrilled to ...

As chef and owner of Modern Mexican Restaurants, Richard Sandoval is a culinary consultant, television personality, cookbook author, and brand ambassador. He brings the vibrant flavors and traditions ...

Tiya Gandhi ’24 returned to CIA to share her experience as a lead pastry cook at Le Bernardin, a three‑Michelin‑star kitchen. Her visit gave students a real look at post‑CIA career pathways. Her ...

So, if you really love chocolate—for its depth of flavor, satisfying texture, and endless creative possibilities—then you could make a career of crafting chocolate treats as a chocolatier. Here’s what ...

Interested in turning your love for baking fresh bread into a career? You could be a professional baker. Do you also love the thrill of completing finely detailed decorations and executing complex ...

It’s all about pride. If you have it in your profession, you will have it in your uniform, no matter what your walk of life. With the chef’s uniform, there is more at stake than just keeping the ...

Why Choose Baking as a Career? Maybe you relish the comforting smell of freshly baked bread in the morning. Or nothing beats the satisfaction of crafting a perfect batch of macarons. Whatever your ...