Meet the ICE Alumni Among James Beard Award Semifinalists
These ICE graduates are receiving national recognition from one of the most prestigious culinary organizations, the James Beard Foundation, despite the uncertainty the restaurant industry has faced in
An ICE Alum’s Journey to Osteria Francescana, One of the World’s Best Restaurants
Matteo worked as a host at a local restaurant in high school but never thought about working in kitchens as a career. “I never even looked at the kitchen to be honest,” he says. So after never
Our Top Five Stories of 2021
Home kitchens are often the place where friends and family gather to tell stories and make memories. Here are some of the top stories we took from our kitchens that we wanted to share with you. Four
The Culinary Traditions of Kwanzaa
A relatively new holiday, Kwanzaa's origins go back to 1966, during the Civil Rights Movement, when activist Maulana Karenga, Ph.D., made a holiday specifically for African-Americans. The name Kwanzaa
How To Pair Wine With Vegetables
Pairing wines with proteins is an age-old practice. We know Argentinian Malbec will go nicely with a ribeye, but what vegetarian dish would it pair well with? Palates are diversifying and restaurants
Meet Chef Shawn Matijevich
Chef Shawn’s mother grew vegetables in their family home’s garden in Seattle and sold flowers at bustling Pike Place Market. Despite the natural bounty available, he wouldn’t eat any of the fresh food
Starting a New Career at ICE — After Retirement
After 31 years teaching in Brooklyn’s Canarsie neighborhood, Mindy Rich retired with her pension in July. But at 55 years old, she was left to decide what to do next. She’s always enjoyed cooking
Kristin Donnelly Dives into Food Media
When people ask Kristin Donnelly what she does for a living, she racks her brain to think of an all-encompassing answer. She works in food media, but that includes a lot. As a seasoned recipe tester
How to Become a Personal Chef
Kathleen Lewandowski (Culinary, ’07) started her career working in magazine publishing as an art director and could often be found styling food for photo shoots. Her colleagues consistently asked her
Marc Melvin Goes From Rao's to ICE
Marc has worked in hospitality for 15 years. He learned the ropes at some neighborhood spots and spent the last nine years working front-of-house at Rao’s, the venerated Italian restaurant with tables
Chef Aarón Sánchez Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at ICE
Chef Aarón Sánchez says food is a beautiful way to honor one's heritage and family legacy. On Sept. 14, he shared that passion for food culture with ICE students to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month
Rosh Hashanah Food Traditions
Rosh Hashanah, known as the Jewish New Year, is upon us. It literally means “head of the year,” and it’s a time when people of Jewish faith celebrate the creation of the world and welcome good luck