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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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ICE alum Uri Nemirovsky shares what it's like to work at a hotel front desk.
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From Hospitality Calling to Front Desk

Jose Rivera graduated from ICE's Culinary Arts program in 2018.
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A Magical Case for Cooking at Disney

Chef Barry Tonkinson is the director of culinary research at ICE.
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Meet Chef Barry Tonkinson, ICE’s New Director of Culinary Research

Chef-Instructor Arnold Myint
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From Student to "Top Chef" to Chef-Instructor

Julia Child taught at ICE when it was called Peter Kump's School of Culinary Arts.
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Pasadena Restaurants for Julia Child's Birthday

Chef Louis Eguaras used to cook at the White House (pictured).
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This ICE Instructor Used to Cook at the White House

ICE graduate Tom Coughlan
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Why Buy When You Can Forage For Free? One Chef Explains

ICE Alum Missy Robbins is the Best Chef in NYC
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ICE Alum Missy Robbins is the Best Chef in NYC

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From ICE to the James Beard Awards

Chef Rick Bayless prepares octopus in an ICE kitchen.
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My Culinary Voice: Chef Rick Bayless

ICE graduate Rachel Yang
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My Culinary Voice: Rachel Yang

rommel gopez in front of the edison hotel in nyc
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Why I Chose to Study Hospitality Management at ICE

Mashama Bailey chef of The Grey is nominated for a james beard award
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ICE Graduates Poised to Win Big

Greg Proechel is an ICE Alumnus
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My Culinary Voice: Chef Greg Proechel

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A Conversation with Major Food Group

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Interview with Shaun Hergatt

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Interview with Ruth Reichl

chef peter hoffman of savoy
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Interview with Peter Hoffman

nathan myhrvold
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Interview with Nathan Myhrvold

chef michael white
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Interview with Michael White

Chef Michael Laiskonis is the Creative Director Institute of Culinary Education in New York
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Meet Michael Laiskonis

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Interview with Michael Anthony