Interesting Interviews
Kamal Grant ’04 was interviewed about his recreation of Magic Middles cookies and his intentions to sell them online and in stores.
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Tabitha Yeh ’07 was interviewed about her role as senior culinary director for PLANTA, a vegan restaurant chain.
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King Christopher Okoli ’18 and Associate Dean at CIA, Jose Frade were quoted about the lore, excitement, and flexibility of pop-up restaurants.
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Celebrity Chef David Burke ’82 was interviewed about his career and investment in his home state of New Jersey.
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Jospeh Settepani ’12 was interviewed about growing up in the industry and his family’s New Jersey bakery, Bruno’s Bakery.
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Maneet Chauhan ’00 talked about her strategies as a competitor for Tournament of Champions and her time as a food competition judge.
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Openings
Hisham Diab ’17 announced the opening of his restaurant Tiliana in West Dearborn, MI, which will serve halal coastal Italian food and feature a full bar.
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Rachel Klemek ’02 opened a new location of Blackmarket Bakery in San Diego where she will teach baking classes in addition to selling her beloved treats and announced further expansion on the horizon.
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Rave Reviews
Lisa DiFebo Osias ’95 and husband Jeff hosted a blind-folded tasting menu dinner at their Bethany Beach restaurant in Delaware, reviewed by the Cape Gazette.
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Brazas, a Philadelphia restaurant owned by Juan Placencia ’02, was positively reviewed for its Peruvian cuisine.
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Brandon Chrostowski’s ’06 restaurant, Edwins, which gives second chances to those who have struggled with the law, was given a glowing review in a syndicated article.
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Lights, Camera, Cook!
Corey Becker ’15 is one of the chefs competing in season one of Ciao House, a new Food Network show that puts chefs in a villa in Italy where they test their mastery of Italian cuisine.
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Corey Becker ’15 was interviewed about competing in Ciao House and talked about his time at CIA Greystone.
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New and Noteworthy
We-Ko-Pa Chef de Cuisine Richard Pelz ’97 was promoted to property executive chef.
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