Sherry Yard, Lien Ta, Nyesha Arrington and Vitus “V” Spehar pose after a panel at ICE's Los Angeles campus

Culinary Career Advice from Female Leaders

Chef Nyesha is a “Top Chef” alum and the former chef/owner of Native restaurant in Santa Monica; Chef Sherry is a 20-year veteran of the Wolfgang Puck Restaurant Group turned COO of iPic Entertainment

Chef Barry Tonkinson

Staying Inspired and Nurturing Talent

Most employers can tempt their future employees in a direction with promises of fulfilling these common desires and keeping them on track for a long and fulfilling career. But what do we do in an

ICE students volunteer with Wolfgang Puck at the Oscars

ICE Students Volunteer with Wolfgang Puck at the Oscars

More than 20 ICE students from our Los Angeles campus assisted the chefs for the occasion, preparing the intricate, plant-forward menu for this year’s bash at the Ray Dolby Ballroom. “I’ve worked the

Chefs Kwame Williams, Michael Garrett, Adrienne Cheatham, Michael Jenkins

ICE Chefs Commemorate Black History Month

The chefs spoke to students about their culinary career paths, from inspiration and influences to experiences at prominent New York City restaurants, like The Cecil and Le Bernardin, before sharing

Pastry & Baking Arts student Fernando Diala

ICE Student Wins Ritz Crushed Crackers Recipe Contest

“Ritz is one of my favorite pastime snacks,” Fernando said. “When I learned about the contest, I thought I could create my own recipe.” Inspired by a lecture on mille-feuille in his Pastry & Baking

Aerobanquets RMX at The James Beard House photo by David Chow

5 Food Activities to Get You through January in NYC

An edible art exhibit at a world-renowned museum, the now-permanent Museum of Ice Cream and an ICE alum taking dining into the future are just a few of the interactive, extracurricular ways to extend

The show "Dom Eats Local" films a segment in a restaurant.

What it’s like to Host a Food Show

When Dom launched his popular roving macaroni and cheese operation Mac Truck in 2012, the invitations to appear on television started rolling in. “People started calling me about featuring the truck

Naan with the works at Otium

2020 Trend Predictions for L.A. Restaurants

Bread Baskets: Gone, But Not Forgotten In Los Angeles, bread service has become an integral part of the dining experience, spawning many iterations, from the fluffy and warm grilled flatbread with

Semolina Artisanal Pasta

Three Artisanal Tastes of Pasadena

While the greater city of Los Angeles is known worldwide for its restaurants and diverse cuisines, Pasadena has become a hotbed for culinary artisans. Here are three to experience near our campus

BOTLR the robot butler courtesy of Aloft Hotels

The Latest Hotel Technology Trends

Take the history of hotel keys. First, they were actual mechanical keys, then they eventually became credit-card-like keys that needed to be swiped or inserted, and now they’re usually the same kind

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago sources sustainable seafood, including Ora King Salmon, Great Lakes Walleye and Alaskan Halibut.

Hotels Go Even Greener with Eco-Friendly Strides

Single-use plastics are defined by the United Nations Environment Program as “waste products of a throwaway culture that treats plastic as a disposable material rather than a valuable resource,” which

A chef in a restaurant kitchen

How to Leave a Job in the Restaurant Industry

Here’s how I recommend handling the situation to best develop your professional reputation and respect the team you work with. Be Honest My advice to anyone thinking about making a move is to always

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