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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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Meet Brian Buckley

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NYC Sweets for the Style Set

chef matt weingarten
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Building a Better Food System

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From Hotel Upstart to Hospitality Expert

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Lasting Reminders of a Life in the Kitchen

alumni from the institute of culinary education Arnold Myint
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The Restaurateur as Entertainer: ICE Alum Arnold Myint

chef sam kadko
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An Appetite for Knowledge

A pastry student brushes details on an edible Halloween witch
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The Showpiece Sorcerers — Karen Portaleo and Susan Notter at ICE

Institute of Culinary Education Alumni Inez Ribustello followed her passion from culinary arts to wine
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Wining & Dining Small-Town America: Inez Ribustello

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NYC’s Restaurant Advocate: ICE Alum Andrew Rigie

pastry made by Chef Richie Capizzi restaurant
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The Pastry Prodigy: Chef Richard Capizzi

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Professional Bread Baking at ICE

Clarisa Martino
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Clarisa Martino: The Sweet Genius Behind Bobby Flay

tempering chocolate on marble
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NYC Wine & Food Festival Master Classes at ICE

chef ana sporer
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The Queen of Local Cuisine

pastry chef Dominique ansel
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A Conversation with Chef Dominique Ansel

chef instructor giving a lesson at the institute of culinary education
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ICE Wins Top Honors at IACP Awards

chef michael handal
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How to Make It In The Kitchen

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Digital Food Pioneer: ICE Alum Kim O’Donnel

Jody Eddy, ICE alumni's cookbook
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The Chef’s Storyteller: ICE Alum Jody Eddy

iCE alumni's cafe in Brooklyn
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Tip of the Tongue: Behind the Scenes at Two ICE Alums' Brooklyn Bakery

chef jenny mccoy
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Endlessly Curious, Always Spontaneous

matt hyland of emily restaurant at a city harvest charity event
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Man With a Pizza Plan

Kate Edwards
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Meet Kate Edwards — NYC's Master of Service