Recent Alumni Stories

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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Allagash beer
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A Taste of American Craft Brewing — Allagash at ICE

Matthew Riznyk
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Executive Chef: Serving James Beard's Culinary All-Stars

working the bar
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Culinary Management with a Splash of Craft Cocktails

bite sized fruit and chocolate desserts made by french pastry chef philippe rigollot
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King & Queen of Pastry: Philippe and Elodie Rigollot

Steve Zagor the Dean of Management at Institute of Culinary Education
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Meet Steve Zagor

Collage of images including Sharon Folta
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Fascinating Alumni: Sharon Folta

dish made by alex stupak of empellon
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Signature Recipes of Empellón with Chef Alex Stupak

ICE award winning alumni and chefs
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2014 Culinary Awards Season

cake decorator elisa strauss with a handbag cake she made
Alumni

The Queen of Cake

Andrew Carmellini
Alumni

Andrew Carmellini: Redefining NYC Restaurants

Jim Nawn
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Inspiring Alumni: Jim Nawn of Agricola Eatery

chef chad
Alumni

From Military Sniper to Pastry Chef

Chef John Gorham
Alumni

Meet the Culinary Entrepreneurs: John Gorham of Toro Bravo

NFL helmet at the Institute of Culinary education
Alumni

ICE Alum Represents the NY Giants at Taste of the NFL

Lee Knoeppel
Alumni

Alumni Interview: Lee Knoeppel

food arrangement made by Dana Bonagura
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Inspiring Alumni: Dana Bonagura

ICE alumni Miguel Trinidad
Alumni

A Month of ICE Alumni Success

Kingside restaurant
Alumni

Marc Murphy's New Restaurant: Fit for a “King”side

Chef Michael Laiskonis teaching at Institute of Culinary Education in New York
Alumni

From Ice Cream Scoop to Chocolate Bar

pastry chef jenny mccoy
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Jenny McCoy's "Desserts for Every Season"

Chef James Briscione of the culinary director of the institute of culinary education
Alumni

Meet Chef James Briscione

savory pies made by zeke mandel
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Inspiring Alumni: Zeke Mandel, "The Savory Pie Guy"

chef michelle tampakis
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Triumphs, Chocolate, and Challenges

chef aaron sanchez
Alumni

An Interview with Chef Aarón Sánchez