Omotenashi: The Art of Japanese Hospitality
At a virtual event with ICE students, the Den team shared its notion of omotenashi, the philosophy of Japanese hospitality, which has kept those tables hard to secure even during the pandemic. “We
The History of Curry
The word curry always mystified me as an Indian, partially because I never made or ate curry growing up. It wasn’t until I got to college and studied the history between Britain and India that seeing
Five Food Philanthropy Stories from the ICE Community
Offering food has been seen as an act of love since the dawn of human history. It is a gift above all others for its potential to both bring joy and nourish those on the receiving end. When the many
Feeding the Front Lines in Los Angeles
In mid-March, only four weeks into his Culinary Arts studies, Mattia was already working in a professional kitchen where he’s spent his entire life: Mauro Cafe. The Italian restaurant inside the Fred
Kimbap: Colorful Korean Rolls Fit for a Picnic
Growing up in a Korean household, there were good meals and really good meals. And then there were the meals that sparked a specific kind of joy because it felt special even though it was just another
ICE Alum Feeds First Responders in Las Vegas
A couple of weeks ago, Paras and Jeffrey were watching TV after a day of applying for small business grants and loans. With the sudden restaurant industry shutdown, they were trying to figure out a
Fermentation: A Framework for Culinary Discovery Reconstructed at Noma
Fermentation is something that has been around us for thousands of years. It has been at the epicenter of human survival and has had a marked effect on the success story that has been human progress
Food Films to Binge while Staying Home
Kings of Pastry This documentary follows the journey of a group of world-class chefs competing for the elite award: Meilleur Ouvrier de France, which is given to the most distinguished craftsmen in
Bake it Forward with Snickerdoodles
There has never been a better time to work as a community. We have all seen the power of action in our neighborhoods, while social distancing has led to isolation. I have always loved to bake for
Navigating Restaurant Relief Funds, Petitions and Campaigns
A slew of prominent restaurateurs have set up funds for their staff, including Daniel Boulud, Fredrik Berselius, Tom Colicchio, Marc Forgione, Danny Meyer and Junghyun Park. Here are five ways these
Resources for Restaurant Industry Workers
Assistance: NYC Employee Retention Grant Program: The city is offering small businesses with fewer than five employees a grant to cover 40% of payroll costs for two months to help retain employees
Six Food Books to Get You through the Shutdown
Here are a few of my favorite food books, from informative and intellectual, to inspirational and artistic. During the hospitality industry shutdown, spread your curiosity and commit downtime to