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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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Aaron Beasley poses among cheese wheels in Modena, Italy
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From ICE Scholarship to Italy and Beyond

Andrew Zimmern photo by Madeleine Hill
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Andrew Zimmern is Never Stopping

ICE alum Adeena Sussman
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ICE Alum Adeena Sussman Shares her Success with "Sababa"

Kelly Bedford served in the Marine Corps before enrolling in ICE's Pastry & Baking Arts program
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From Marines to Macarons: This ICE Alum Traded Military Service for Pastry School

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Three ICE Alumni Thriving in Food Media

ICE alumni with Chef Mike Anthony at Gramercy Tavern
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What it’s Like to Launch a Career in a Michelin-Starred Kitchen

Red Rooster Chef Marcus Samuelsson
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Marcus Samuelsson on His Most Important Work Ever

Missy Robbins and Rachel Yang are nominated for James Beard Awards
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ICE Alumni Among 2020 James Beard Award Finalists

David Zilber
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David Zilber Divulges what it's like to Direct the Noma Fermentation Lab

Dana Cowin
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Industry Insights from Dana Cowin

Meryl makes pasta
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Meryl Feinstein’s Path to Pasta Social Club

Chef Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN
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This ICE Alum Uses Her Culinary Diploma as a Registered Dietitian

Clare Langan home cooking
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An ICE Alum's Career Curating Food Trends

Chef-Instructor Mike Pergl with Culinary Arts students
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Chef Mike Pergl's Immeasurable Impact on Culinary Education

Semolina pasta
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How a Career Changer Followed Her Heart to Pasta Production

Chef Missy Smith-Chapman
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Meet Health-Supportive Culinary Arts Lead Chef Missy Smith-Chapman

Chef Lachlan Sands is the president of ICE's Los Angeles campus.
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Meet Los Angeles Campus President Lachlan Sands

Maialino Mare executive chef Rose Noel
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ICE Alum Opens Maialino Mare in Washington, D.C.

ICE alum Seth Warshaw
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ICE Grad Celebrates 11 Years of Kosher Steakhouse Success

Culinary Arts Chef-Instructor Lay Alston
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Meet Los Angeles Chef Lay Alston

George Tsaoussis Carter
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A Career Changer on His Way to Opening an Inn

Michael Shain at Death & Co
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ICE Alumni with Beverage-Based Careers

ICE Alum Carlos Jorge in his restaurant, Hi-Craft
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ICE Grad Opened HICraft Kitchen in Hip Hawaii Neighborhood

Kaylee's Eatery
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ICE Alumni Around the World