These ICE Alumni Are Semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Awards
Right on the heels of the list of Academy Awards nominations comes the list of what the hospitality industry is waiting for: the semifinalists for the 2023 installment of the James Beard Awards
In Memoriam: Chef King Phojanakong
A New York City native, Chef King Phojanakong's cooking influences began at home with his Filipino mother and Thai father. Childhood summers spent in the Philippines furthered Chef King’s interest in
Make Champagne Mignonette This New Year’s Eve
When it comes to oysters, the classic mignonette — a sauce of shallots or red onion, vinegar and tons of ground black pepper — may be the perfect pairing. This New Year’s Eve, do as Joshua Resnick
ICE's Ultimate Guide to Culinary Scholarships
For some applicants, the dream of attending ICE seems impossible due to an inability to obtain financing. But, with the help of ICE's Office of Student Financial Services, that dream may be able to
What Is a Line Cook?
The line cook plays a key role in every restaurant kitchen, being responsible for taking the vision dictated by the executive chef and translating it into reality: delicious dishes for diners to enjoy
What Is a Sous Chef?
A sous chef plays an important role in the formal hierarchy of a kitchen team, acting as the executive chef ’s second-in-command, supervising cooks and overseeing day-to-day operations. The sous chef
Seven Principles of a Sustainable Plant-Based Food System
The way that we eat today is a far cry from the way our ancestors ate. Thanks to modern technology, it’s now possible for us to grow, harvest, process and transport food at rates that used to be
Culinary Skills and Career Paths: Where Can Your Hard Work Lead?
Alumni of the Institute of Culinary Education work in many different aspects of the restaurant industry, in the United States and beyond. Once you complete culinary school, you’ll need to select a
How to Get into Culinary School in NY, CA or Online
With campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, the Institute of Culinary Education offers Culinary Arts training in person and online. Below, we answer frequently asked questions about our career
Chef Daniel Boulud Offers Advice to ICE Students
What would you do if one of the best chefs in the business came into your class to taste your food and give you advice? ICE students at our New York campus experienced just that first-hand when
Cool Off with this Pea and Avocado Soup
A refreshing bowl of chilled pea soup — rich in vitamins A and K — is a great way to beat the heat. ICE’s Director of Culinary Affairs, Hervé Malivert, partners his peas with avocado to give it a
How to Choose The Right Kitchen Knife
Sharp kitchen knives are essential to your culinary toolkit, but much more goes into choosing the right knife than blade style and sharpness alone. Depending on the ingredients you're preparing, you