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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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Carmine Arroyo ICE Chef Instructor
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Military Sergeant Turned ICE Chef-Instructor

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Taste Sustainability

jets tailgate cooking school at institute of culinary education
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Tailgate Like a Pro with the Official Jets Cooking School

Corner in East Village neighborhood of New York courtesy of agorafy
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East Village Takeover

Table at Simon Tong's restaurant Little Tong Noodle Shop in the East Village NY
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Simone Tong’s Little Tong Noodle Shop

Christina Delli Santi next to flower card at the ACE Hotel in New York
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An ICE Education Helped This Alum Score Her Dream Gig at NYC’s Coolest Hotel

ICE Culinary student Tina Ye in the hydroponic garden at the school
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Interaction Designer Turned Culinary Student

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'You Have to Be Hungry' — An Interview with Padma Lakshmi

FeedFeed founder Julie Resnick at home in her kitchen
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Food for Thought: ICE Grads On Their Careers In Media

Carla Hall cohost of the Chew and chef in new york
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Carla Hall Shares the Secret to Her Success

Fish Churros from Sunken Hundred restaurant in Brooklyn
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How Two ICE Alumni Put Welsh Cuisine on the Map

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Where Can You Host an Amazing Culinary Event + Learn to Cook with Hydroponic Herbs?

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What's Next for Cronut Creator Dominique Ansel?

Chef Frank Proto is a culinary instructor in new york city
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Meet Chef Frank Proto

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ICE Alum Suzanne Cupps’ Incredible Rise to the Top of Untitled

Tanya Edmunds during a recent visit to ICE
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How One ICE Grad Landed the "Coolest Job in the World"

Photo by Charles Deluvio on Unsplash
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What’s It Like to Work in Bon Appétit’s Test Kitchen?

Kelly Newsome in the kitchen at Institute of Culinary Education
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Getting the Timing Right

pate en croute
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Coming to ICE: Champion of Charcuterie Chef Aurélien Dufour

Acclaimed Chef Eric Bertoia to Share the Secret to Entremets at ICE
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Coming to ICE: Acclaimed Chef Eric Bertoia to Share the Secret to Entremets

James Beard Award Medallion
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To the James Beard Awards We Go! ICE Alumni Nominees

2017 IACP Conference in Louisville with Rick Smilow
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Road Trip: The 2017 IACP Conference in Louisville

rommel gopez at hotel edison
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How a People-Person with the Travel Bug Built a Career in Hospitality

Massimo Bottura, chef of Osteria Francescana
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How Chef Massimo Bottura is Fighting to Eliminate Food Waste