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What Is Restaurant Psychology (And How Successful Restaurants Use It)

Visits from the innovators at Chipotle and Sixpoint Brewery and field trips to Daniel and Blue Smoke have been a few of the highlights. The end result is information and networking overload. While

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Life as a Culinary Management Student: A Career-Changing Move

Personally, I try not to get too excited about new opportunities. My optimistic daydreams have resulted in disappointment on many occasions, some worse than others. So in the days leading up to

Steve Zagor the Dean of Management at Institute of Culinary Education teaching a culinary management class

Words from the Wise

One of the most valuable aspects of the program thus far has been the incredible guest lecturers. To be honest, we've had so many speakers from such a wide range of professional backgrounds that I’ve

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Restaurant Psychology

Visits from the innovators at Chipotle and Sixpoint Brewery and field trips to Daniel and Blue Smoke have been a few of the highlights. The end result is information and networking overload. While

culinary management class in new york city

Life as a Culinary Management Student: A Professional Game-Changer?

Personally, I try not to get too excited about new opportunities. My optimistic daydreams have resulted in disappointment on many occasions, some worse than others. So in the days leading up to

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Recipe: Snow-Based Cocktails

Cold Toddy Serves 4 Ingredients 4 tablespoons mild honey 4 tablespoons hot water 1/2 cup bourbon, chilled 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, frozen 2 cups snow 4 cinnamon sticks Instructions

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The Queen of Cake

Strauss' creations have appeared on the Today show, Sex and the City, the View and Martha. Her cakes have also been featured in InStyle, Martha Stewart Weddings, Marie Claire, Seventeen, Elle, Vogue

Jim Nawn

Inspiring Alumni: Jim Nawn of Agricola Eatery

What were you doing before you enrolled at ICE? And what sparked your decision to attend culinary school? I was an area developer for Panera Bread, owning and operating 37 bakery-cafes in northern New

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Escaping Winter's Chill with Mediterranean Cooking at ICE

John and I attended the evening class together on a particularly chilly Monday night, eager for a culinary escape to warmer climes. The menu for the night was inspired by dishes commonly found in

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Understanding Wine: A 10-Week Course with Master Sommelier John Ragan

USHG’s Wine Director and certified Master Sommelier, John Ragan, oversees the development of the dynamic wine programs for USHG restaurants. Whether in the dining room at The Modern or pairing wine

Professional Cheese Studies at ICE

Move Over Wine and Cheese: There's a New Pairing on the Tasting Scene

While some might deem these two an unlikely couple, an afternoon spent at ICE with Vidal and Harney would convince any skeptic. Tea and chocolate, much like wine and cheese, can complement and enhance

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