“The highest expression of culture, besides art, is gastronomy. Gastronomy is the art of every day,” – Chef Jose Menendez With an opening line like that, you know you are in for an excellent class. I recently had the pleasure of participating in the Essentials of Spanish Cooking course (next start June 6!). I was also lucky enough to sign up at the same time as the incredible Kristen Maugeri from Admissions.

There are many different career opportunities available to someone with an interest in working within the wine field. Students and guests of the International Culinary Center had the privilege to sit in on a panel discussion with four professionals, each coming from their own respective position in the wine world.

As someone who’s new to the professional pastry world, I was excited to volunteer for the International Culinary Center’s first conference for pastry professionals and listen in on some of the talks, panels, and conversations to hear what has the pastry industry abuzz.

A key factor in determining a restaurants success in today’s world is social media marketing. If you’re a restaurant, bakery, or any other food business, these digital platforms have evolved into an extension of your daily operations that can help you to succeed. Social media is a powerful tool that changes every day.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! To help kick-off the start of summer, we wanted to share some tips for grilling from the experts at ICC! Adapted from “The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine”