Alumni Spotlight: Adriano Piazza
Adriano Piazza, the Executive Chef and Owner of Pronto Cucina Italiana in San Clemente, California, cooks with a calling.
Abbe Lewis
This Cheesy Naan Recipe Is a Fun (and Tasty) Take on an Indian Classic
When ICE Chef-Instructor Ravindra “Ravi” Verma fires up the tandoor, people notice.
Abbe Lewis
Seven Fermented Produce Recipes to Bid Summer Adieu
With the summer growing season coming to a close, now is the time to preserve the last of the harvest for the coming winter.
Olivia Roszkowski
What’s the Difference Between Plant-Based and Vegan?
“ Plant-based” has been gaining traction as a term that describes a certain way of eating, but how does it differ from being vegan?
Pamela Vachon
Five Takeaways from Chef Markus Glocker
Markus Glocker, the former chef of the acclaimed Bâtard, and now the chef and owner of the ACE Hotel’s Koloman, stopped by ICE to chat about how to make service run smoothly, the unexpected education that shaped his success and what he would do differently if given the chance.
Hillery Hargadine
Turn Surplus Summer Fruit Into Flavorful No-Cook Syrups
This summer in ICE New York’s Fermentation Lab, we have been experimenting with different flavors of a traditional Korean fruit syrup called cheong.
Olivia Roszkowski
Is Hospitality the Right Career for You? What to Know Before You Begin
Hospitality is noticing what someone needs before they ask, and finding satisfaction in serving guests who leave happier than they arrived.
Pamela Vachon
Chef Marc Vetri Attributes His Success to Risk
Chef Marc Vetri and Andrew Friedman finally found time during the Philly Chef Conference earlier this spring to record an episode of “Andrew Talks to Chefs.” They met on a beautiful April morning in the dining room of Marc's flagship Vetri Cucina, and went through Chef's evolution from aspiring rock star to fledgling cook to full-fledged James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur.
Staff Writers
Life of an ICE Alum at Otium, One of Los Angeles' Hottest Restaurants
Working behind the restaurant line is a vibrant atmosphere of dance, chaos and precision. It’s where the unsung heroes of the kitchen are responsible for prepping, cooking and plating dishes and making sure everything is absolutely perfect.
Sarah Sanders