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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ICE's PR Manager, Cory Sale, with Jacques Pépin and Jacques Torres.
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ICE Honors the Legacy of the French Culinary Institute

ICE alum Stephen Lampshire
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Resolution Inspiration: ICE Alumni Changed Their Lives to Pursue Their Passion

Urbani Truffles headquarters in Perugia, Italy.
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A Road Trip Through Italy and a Primer on White & Black Truffles

Chef Leslie Lipton
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From Lawyer to Private Sailboat Chef: Meet ICE Alumna Leslie Lipton

Pastry Chef Saloni Mehta smiles
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ICE Alumna and Former Dubai Pastry Chef Saloni Mehta Launches Her First Book

ICE Alum and Chef Matthew Tran stands in front of Otium
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Life of an ICE Alum at Otium, One of Los Angeles' Hottest Restaurants

Chef Neal Fraser talks to ICE students behind a table with ingredients on top of it
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Meet Neal Fraser, Chef and Co-Owner of Downtown LA's Redbird and Vibiana

Marc Vetri and Andrew Friedman
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Andrew Friedman Talks to Marc Vetri

A stack of cookbooks on a shelf
Alumni

These Cookbooks Belong On Your Shelf

An assortment of dishes from Ubuntu sit on a white tablecloth
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Chef Shenarri “Greens” Freeman Opens Vegan Restaurant in LA

ICE alumna and chef, Sarah Sanders
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Sarah Sanders Left Her Animation Career to Follow Her Food Dreams

Amanda Shulman, left, and Andrew. Photographed at Hot Luck Festival in Austin, May 2023.
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Andrew Friedman Talks to Amanda Shulman

Chef Eric Klein pipes tuna filling into small cones
Alumni

Meet Chef Eric Klein of Wolfgang Puck Catering

Andrew Friedman in conversation with Chef Ryan Bartlow
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Andrew Friedman Talks to Chef Ryan Bartlow

Christopher Tompkins speaks to ICE students Director of Restaurant & Hospitality Management Mishel LeDoux
Alumni

Meet Broad Street Oyster Co.’s Owner Christopher Tompkins

Shari Bayer smiles while holding a copy of her book "Cherfwise"
Alumni

Catching Up with Shari Bayer

Rick Camac in conversation with Ignacio Mattos and Jason Pfeiffer
Alumni

Ignacio Mattos and Jason Pfeiffer Know How to Make a Restaurant You’ll Love

Ron Yan of Parcelle wine bar
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Andrew Friedman Talks to Parcelle Wine Bar's Ron Yan

Andrew Friedman with John Hong & Kat Hong
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Andrew Friedman Talks to John & Kat Hong

Rob Connoly
Alumni

Supporting Queer Cooks & Chefs with Rob Connoley (An Andrew Talks to Chefs Special Conversation)

Andrew Friedman with Chef Omar Tate
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Andrew Talks to Chefs: Omar Tate (Honeysuckle Projects; Philadelphia, PA)

ICE LA's 2023 alumni speaker Jessica Alferos speaks at commencement
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Meet ICE LA’s Alumni Commencement Speaker: Jessica Alferos