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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 Marcus Samuelsson outside of his restaurant Red Rooster. Photo by Angela Bankhead, MSG
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Black Chefs Making History

Amy Baer Robinson
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From NYC Film Composer to Culinary Entrepreneur

Wonjei Hwang
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A Management Grad Brewing Success in the Coffee Industry

Chef Alan Kang
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Meet Chef-Instructor Alan Kang

Brandon Kaufman serving food
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An ICE Alum's Career in Sustainable Seafood

Charles Taylor making pastries with classmates
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From Passionate Athlete to Pastry Cook in France

Institute of Culinary Education guest speakers
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20 Inspiring Quotes from 2020 Virtual Speakers

Chef Damon Henderson
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Meet Chef Damon Henderson

Former taekwondo and figure skating competitor Robert Hennings studies Culinary Arts
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Athletes in the Kitchen

Villanelle Executive Chef Tyler Heckman
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Tyler Heckman Named Executive Chef at Villanelle

Chef David Gross
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A Hotel Chef Combines Fine Dining and Catering

Saul Silva with Wolfgang Puck
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ICE Alum Saul Silva Becomes Bull & Butterfly’s Newest Sous Chef

Chef David Chang
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David Chang’s Career Motivation from Momofuku Fame

Chef Michael Lomonaco
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Michael Lomonaco’s Steak and Seasoned Career Advice

Pastry student Victor Guzman
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From Marine Corps to Linzer Tortes

Scott Carney, MS
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Meet ICE's First Master Sommelier

Dr. Jonathan Waitman
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My Culinary Voice: Dr. Jonathan Waitman

Dr. Swana de Gijsel
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My Culinary Voice: Dr. Swana de Gijsel

Padma and Anthony
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ICE Alum Anthony Jackson's Career as Padma Lakshmi’s Chief of Staff

Chef and ICE alum Simone Tong
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ICE Alum Simone Tong Opens Silver Apricot Amid the Pandemic

Gabriella Russo at SingleThread Farms
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ICE Alum Pursues Her Passion at SingleThread Farms

Josue Mendez's last day of class
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Remembering ICE Alum Josue Mendez

ICE grad Guy Vaknin started Beyond Sushi
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How ICE Grad Guy Vaknin Built a Vegan Sushi Empire