Porchlight Promotes Another ICE Alum to GM
What brought you to ICE? After graduating high school, I was in school for social work, found a job as a hostess at a restaurant and fell in love with the industry. I went to ICE to take a tour of the
Food TV Tips for Future Chefs
A veteran of Le Bernardin and Red Rooster, Adrienne made it to the “Top Chef” finale with her takes on Southern food with French techniques, which she showcases monthly in her Sunday Best pop-up
ICE Alumni with Careers that Give Back
Nickie Alston (Culinary, ‘14) founded ASun Star, Inc., which provides social services, including a culinary learning program, to families in New Jersey. Nickie also co-founded online lifestyle
Thanksgiving 2018: Pro Advice from ICE
Planning like a Chef: Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management Rick Camac advises, “consider people, portions and yields” when choosing your turkey. The former restaurateur of The Fatty Group has
ICE Alum David Viana to Compete on "Top Chef"
When did you decide you wanted to go to culinary school? I graduated college and started working in a probation job in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and I wasn’t there very long. I had worked in restaurants
ICE Alumni Earn Michelin Guide Acclaim
Restaurant Daniel earned two Michelin stars with the help of Michael Lawrence (Culinary, '91), executive director of operations for The Dinex Group. Lawrence has worked with the group since 1998
Mashama Bailey’s Big Year
"I was surrounded by people who cooked at home multiple times a week with family and I realized I didn’t really have that," Chef Mashama says. “I started reading cookbooks and getting really
ICE Alum Opens Nut-Free Bakery in New Jersey
When Olivia was a toddler allergic to eggs and milk, her mom — unaware of any nut allergy — wiped a knife clean between cutting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and Olivia’s cream cheese and jelly
ICE Alum Kerry Brodie Wins the 2018 ACCSC Outstanding Graduate Award
Founder of Brooklyn restaurant and organization Emma’s Torch, Kerry is being recognized for her “commitment to the culinary arts and its power to transform other individuals’ lives through
From Hospitality Calling to Front Desk
How did you become interested in hospitality? I’ve always had a calling; I’m good with helping people and creating a good experience, and I’m interested in meeting different kinds of people and being
Eight-Ingredient Soup Shot for Fall Entertaining
Chef Phil started planning the fall menu in late July by testing recipes, planning logistics and estimating costs. He draws inspiration from auditing career classes and evaluating feedback from
A Magical Case for Cooking at Disney
“Cooking has been my passion since I was 14,” Jose says. “I enjoy the melody of the ingredients working with each other.” Like so many culinary students, he traces his interest in cooking back to