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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 mike garrett at the ICE - Jets cooking school
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From Reinventing Harlem's Cuisine to Training Future Chefs

chef gerri sarnataro
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Entrepreneur by Way of Italy

vivian howard
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Redefining Regional American Cuisine with ICE Alum Vivian Howard

Jeremiah Tower
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The Roots of American Food: Paying Homage to Jeremiah Tower

Ariane Daguin
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Meet the Culinary Entrepreneurs: Ariane Daguin

Tony Trincanello in front of La Roost' mural
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The Pursuit of Hospitality: ICE Alum Tony Trincanello

Lobster
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Chef at the Helm: ICE alum David Seigal of Cull & Pistol

The Good Fork
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Sandy Survivor: ICE alum Sohui Kim of The Good Fork

Pastry made at ICE
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The Pastry Renaissance of Tariq Hanna

chef sabrina sexton
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From NY's Iconic Kitchens to ICE's Classrooms

Randy Zweiban
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ICE Alumni Entrepreneur: Randy Zweiban

Amanda Hesser at ICE
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Meet the Culinary Entrepreneurs: Amanda Hesser, Food52

General Tso'Boy
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Entrepreneurial ICE Alum: Jessica Lin of General Tso'Boy

James Peterson at ICE
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Reviving French Flavors with James Peterson

toba garrett piping buttercream roses
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The Queen of Piping

chef wylie dufresne
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A Conversation with Wylie Dufresne

Florian Pinel with James Briscione and Michael Laskonis
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Alumni Interview: Florian Pinel

Chef Chris Gesualdi teaching culinary arts in New York
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Meet Chef Chris

Chef Michael Laiskonis plating chocolate mousse and blueberry dessert
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The Evolution from Cook to Chef

Ken oringer
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Meet the Culinary Entrepreneurs: Ken Oringer

chef zac young
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Alumni Interview: Zac Young

Food made by Fredercio
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Alumni Interview: Frederico Guerreiro

Jenny McCoy
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Sweet Success: The Career Arc of a Pastry Chef

chef kathryn gordon
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From Wall Street Consultant to Macaron Master