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ICE alum Grace Pak has been named an Official Programming Partner of America250. She’s spearheading the creation of the Nation’s 250th Birthday Cake.
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Baking History: The U.S.A.’s 250th Birthday Cake Will Be Made By a Culinary School Alum

Grace "Grey" Pak is helping to make history — one towering slice of cake at a time.
A close-up of the Michelin Guide book, showcasing its iconic red cover and gold Michelin star logo.
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Food Newsmakers Ep. 2: These Culinary School Alumni Made Headlines in Spring, 2026

A group of people sit around a decorated wooden dinner table while ICE alumnus Jon Chandler prepares drinks behind a bar cart. In the background, a large wall covered in red and pink roses features a glowing neon Welch’s logo.
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Chem Lab to Professional Kitchen? This Culinary School Alum Forged That Path

Photo: Carolina Buchanan Higuera
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This Culinary School Alum Came To Restaurants Late — Then Built One

ICE alum James Durazzo on the grill with corn and meat in front of an American flag.
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From Budget Analyst to Hunger Hero: An ICE Alum’s Inspired Career Pivot

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LA chef and restaurateur Zoe Nathan rolls dough wearing black striped apron.
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ICE Alum and LA Resto Owner Zoe Nathan Stays Ready — For Whatever Comes Next

Michael Lawrence stands behind desk
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Daniel Boulud’s Former Director of Operations (at Dinex Group) Has Advice for Hospitality Pros

Chef Sohui Kim of Insa and Gage & Tollner sits at table wearing grey chef coat.
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[VIDEO] Chef Sohui Kim, Alum and James Beard Favorite, Shares Recipes and Industry Lessons

Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja working at her restaurant kitchen.
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[VIDEO] NYC's Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja Takes Lamb Tagine To New Heights

Chef Missy Robbins makes ravioli pasta wearing black sweater and mustard apron
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[VIDEO] Chef Missy Robbins Didn't Plan on a Culinary Career — But Won a James Beard Award Anyway (Plus 4 Noms)

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[VIDEO] Chef Shenarri Freeman, Two-Time James Beard Award Nominee, Has Thoughts on Culinary School

Top Cher host, just and executive producer at ICE culinary school.
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[VIDEO] Gail Simmons, of "Top Chef" Fame, Has Thoughts On Her Career (and Yours)

Chef Georgianna Hiliadaki
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The Only Greek Woman To Have Two Michelin Stars Is an ICE Alum: Meet Chef Georgianna Hiliadaki

Chef Sam Clonts
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Michelin Stars, Ajitama Tacos, and a New Restaurant Culture: Meet Chef Sam Clonts

Chef Sam Caucci
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[VIDEO] Chef Sam Caucci Swapped Spreadsheets for Knives — and Found His Calling

Chef Arnold Myint
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Chef Arnold Myint Lives, Laughs, Loves Thai Rice at ICE NYC Cooking Demo

Chef Robby Cook
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At NYC’s Coral Omakase, Chef Robby Cook Never Crowds the Plate (and Always Has a Plan)

Chef Marc Murphy in chef whites and navy apron stands at counter in industrial kitchen.
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[VIDEO] Chef Marc Murphy (of Food Network's "Chopped") Goes Back To Culinary School

Sous Chef Keita Suzuki in chef whites holds a platter of small bites.
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Sous Chef Supreme: At LA’s Michelin-Starred Meteora, Keita Suzuki’s Skills Shine

signage at la restaurant pijja palace
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At LA’s Pijja Palace, Avish Naran Serves Slices of Indian-Spiced Heaven

Chef Sugar Sungkamee stands in black shirt and pants in front of her Jitlada, her Southern Thai restaurant in LA.
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Chef Sugar Sungkamee Preserves Southern Thai Food Legacy in LA — and Builds One of Her Own

Chef and restaurateur Rebecca Roth Gullo stands against white background wearing leapord print shirt and long brown hair.
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In Boston, Chef-Restaurateur Rebecca Roth Gullo Is Reshaping the Culinary Landscape

Sommelier Patrick Kaufman sits in a leather chair and smells a glass of red wine.
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From Diplomacy to Decanting: This Sommelier Made Wine His Second Career Act

ICE alum Chef Jason Forella stands behind kitchen counter as food stylist on set of "Nonnas" on Netflix
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In "Nonnas" (On Netflix), ICE Alum Jason Forella's Food Styling Steals the Show

Chef Steve Samson, owner of LA's Rossoblu restaurant, sits in booth with his arm propped on the booth's ledge wearing blue shirt and gray apron.
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What Happens When You Drop Pre-Med for Culinary School? The True Story of Chef Steve Samson

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At Sí Baby-Q, Chef Simone Tong Brings Third Culture Cooking to Texas

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Meet the Man Fighting for NYC’s Hospitality Industry

Chef Matt Hyland sits in booth wearing white chef coat and grey apron
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Pizza-Maker and Burger Prince Matt Hyland Talks Risk, Cooking and Creativity

Katie Barreira laughs as she bites into enormous bagel with jam.
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For Food Writers, Katie Barreira's Practical Advice Hits Home