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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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Celebrated Chef Scott Green Shares Pastry Wisdom with ICE

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On Top of the (Wine) World: ICE Alum Aaron Fusco on His Path to Daniel

Chef Michael Laiskonis teaching at Institute of Culinary Education in New York
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Always Forward: Pastry Chef Michael Laiskonis Sets Goals for the New Year

ICE Alum Matt Hyland in front of his restaurant EMILY
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ICE Alums Making Headlines: Our 2016 Standouts

NYC Chef Ashley Merriman in the kitchen at Prune Restaurant
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Prune Co-Chef Ashley Merriman (Culinary Arts ’04) is Not a Foodie

Kerry Brodie started the organization Emma's Torch which is empowering refugees through food
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This ICE Student is Empowering Refugees Through Food

wine tasting during a recreational wine class with sommelier richard vayda
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Meet Richard Vayda

Cookie empanadas made by chef jason alicea
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Pockets of Love

Brooke Bordelon a culinary arts student in new york city
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Combining Passions

ICE student Emma Weinstein
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Life as a Dual Diploma Student: Emma Weinstein

chef lorrie reynoso teaching a course at institute of culinary education
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A Globe-Trotting Chef Finds a Home at ICE

ICE Alum Thea Habjanic
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Leading the Sweet Side of La Sirena

ICE Alum Ben Wiley talks about his bars including Mission Dolores
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Pastry Arts Grad Finds Success Behind the Bar

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ICE’s Resident Hydroponic Farmer

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Meet the Instructors: Alan Someck

jiselle basile is an ICE alum and test kitchen manager at extra crispy
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Breakfast Queen: ICE Alum Jiselle Basile

table spread from ancolie restaurant owned by Chloe Vichot
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From Finance to (Eco-Friendly) Food: ICE Alum Chloe Vichot

cover of art of eating quarterly journal
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Editorial Entrepreneur: ICE Alum Ed Behr

Jess McCain is a culinary arts career changer in New York City
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What is Your Passion?

Chef Charles Granquist at Institute of Culinary Education
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The Student As Teacher: Meet Chef Charles

ingredients for goan fish in indian cooking demo
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Accessible, At-Home Indian Cooking

chef gale gand
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Advanced Pastry at ICE: Gale Gand

ICE alum and chef jenny dorsey
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Alum Jenny Dorsey's Culinary Startup Success

chef sarah chaminade
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Meet Chef Sarah