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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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ICE alum Susete Araujo is a commis at Alinea.
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ICE Alum Susete Araujo Flourishes at Alinea

Chef Thai Nguyen
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The ICE Alum Bringing Asian Brunch to Bainbridge Island

232 Bleecker Executive Chef Suzanne Cupps
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Chef Suzanne Cupps on Opening 232 Bleecker with Dig

Chef Kelvin's arepas
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How Kelvin Fernandez Became the Arepa King

Chef Fredrik Berselius photo by Charlie Bennet
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Meet Aska Chef Fredrik Berselius

Chef Paul Liebrandt inspires culinary students at ICE.
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Paul Liebrandt’s Lessons Over Lièvre à La Royale

Amanda Lee
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ICE Student Amanda Lee Wins Umami Competition

A pile of multi-colored macarons
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One NYC Patisserie: Five ICE Alumni

Chef Diego Lozano smiles with a student at ICE.
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My Culinary Voice: Diego Lozano

Spago in Los Angeles
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ICE Alum Jessica Alferos on Year One at Spago

Richard Chu is the executive sous chef at Monsieur Benjamin in San Francisco.
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Richard Chu’s Road to Executive Sous

Castle Hotel & Spa
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This Hospitality Grad Manages a Castle Hotel

Picture of Chef Elliot Prag in purple collared shirt standing in front of white wall
Alumni

Meet ICE New York's Dean of Students & Career Services, Elliott Prag

Lorne Feldman is the dean of students at ICE.
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Meet the Dean of Students

Antonia Lofasa speaks to students at the Institute of Culinary Education
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Career Insights from Los Angeles Chef and Restaurateur Antonia Lofaso

Chef Paras Shah
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Paras Shah Introduces Fast-Casual Paella in Las Vegas

Manhatta Pastry Chef Emma Alden
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The Ultimate Pastry Position Overlooking Manhattan

Director of Restaurant & Hospitality Management Mishel LeDoux
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Meet Management Director Mishel LeDoux

ICE alum Geoffrey S Blair is a food scientist at TreeHouse Foods.
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Forging a Path to Food Science

Danna Matute is the farm manager at ICE.
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Meet the Farm Manager

Chef Kofi Dish
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Q&A with NGI Alum, Chef Kofi

Chef Elliot Prag
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Q&A with Chef Elliott Prag

Erica Leazenby
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Q&A with Erica Leazenby

Annemarie Colbin Ph. D
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Remembering Annemarie, a Pioneering Force of Nature