Initially, Arnold’s passion for performance led him to New York City, in hopes of transforming his figure skating training into a career on Broadway. While he was auditioning, Arnold supported himself...
Sam’s culinary adventures began in New York City, where his Ukrainian father supplemented a career as a science teacher with part-time positions in restaurants. In fact, Sam’s first job was serving as...
What's your favorite part of designing a sugar showpiece? I would say designing the actual piece is the most challenging part, and I enjoy seeing how the sculpture develops from the basic sketch into...
Today, as the co-owner of wine-driven restaurant On the Square, Inez is among an influential contingent of culinary entrepreneurs—including fellow ICE alum and host of A Chef’s Life , Vivian Howard...
It was once Andrew left the family business—and back of house operations—that he started to discern his future in food. Attending ICE’s Culinary Management program by day and working as a waiter by...
This summer, ICE students will have the chance to train with Richard in a one-day master class at ICE’s Center for Advanced Pastry Studies on July 27. In anticipation of his class, we sat down with...
Over the past 20 years, trailblazing artisans have shaped the way we bake, eat and think about bread—none more so than Chef Sim Cass, one of the founding bakers of Balthazar Bakery. Designed and...
We checked in with Clarisa to learn what inspires her signature desserts and what it’s really like to work for a celebrity chef. What is it like working for a celebrity chef? Working for Bobby has...
Pizza and Pasta Master Class with Justin Smillie Having earned three stars in the New York Times as the executive chef of beloved eatery Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria, Justin Smillie ranks among NYC’s...
He’s introduced millions of diners and home cooks to the authentic cuisine of Mexico through his six restaurants, eight cookbooks, and numerous television appearances. This spring, he shared personal...
Among the many chefs reigning over ICE’s teaching kitchens , Chef Ana Sporer is known for wearing her passion on her sleeve. With a personality as bold as her fiery hair, Ana has a unique way of...
Prior to opening Dominique Ansel Bakery, Dominique was the executive pastry chef at Daniel for six years, helping lead the restaurant to receive three Michelin stars, a James Beard Award, and its...