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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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chef johnny iuzzini
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Interview with Johnny Iuzzini

master sommelier of ushg john ragan
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Interview with USHG's John Ragan

chef and ICE alum missy robbins
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A Conversation with Ivy Stark & Missy Robbins

chef gray kunz
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Interview with Gray Kunz

chef grant achatz
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Interview with Grant Achatz

gail simmons
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Interview with Gail Simmons

chef daniel humm
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"Chef Talk" Time Capsule: Here's What Was On Chef Daniel Humm's Mind in 2009

chef daniel boulud
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Interview with Daniel Boulud

dana cowin
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Interview with Dana Cowin

chef dan barber
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Interview with Dan Barber

Colin and Renée Alevras
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Interview with Colin and Renée Alevras

nilou motamed
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A Conversation with Christina Grdovic & Nilou Motamed

chef thomas keller
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Interview with Chef Thomas Keller

chef john besh
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Interview with Chef John Besh

chef andrew carmellini
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Interview with Andrew Carmellini

chef albert adria
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Interview with Albert Adria

top chef contestant adrienne cheatham
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ICE Alum Adrienne Cheatham Competes on This Season of "Top Chef"

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Why an Octopus is Chef Greg Proechel's Spirit Animal

chef philippe rigollot
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Master the Dessert Buffet with King of Pastry Philippe Rigollot

Chef of Edwins restaurant in Cleveland that employs formerly incarcerated individuals
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Meet The Founder of EDWINS

catherine manning owns greenwich village restaurant villanelle
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How a First-Time Restaurant Owner is Finding Success in Greenwich Village

susan ungaro president of james beard foundation
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The Irrational Optimist

james beard foundation chefs night out dinner
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ICE Hosts the James Beard Foundation’s Chefs’ Night Out

spotluck app in action
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This ICE Alum Helped Launch the Best New Restaurant App in NYC