Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America blog. Find admissions tips, campus life, cooking videos, alumni news, and more.
“Get involved and take advantage of everything the CIA has to offer. You may have your heart set on the back of the house but you should always keep your options open. You may discover another career path that is equally rewarding.”—CIA culinary arts graduate, Christine Langelier.
"If you want to be immersed in food and learn everything there is to know about food, then the CIA is the place for you," says CIA student Damon Narkiewicz.
“I want to be the kind of chef who creates food outside of the box and one that is continually learning and experiencing new cuisines.” Learn more about Aaron Tarpley, CIA student.
Get an Up-close look at CIA
Whether you’re looking to visit one of our campuses or would prefer the convenience of a virtual event, there’s no better way to learn more about CIA than with one of our admissions events.
Try this pizza dough recipe. Works well on the grill or in your kitchen oven.
Carrot cake cookie recipe by The Culinary Institute of America.
Students Excited About CIA Brewery When Samantha Bernstein, marketing manager for Brooklyn Brewery, asked bachelor’s students in the CIA’s Art and Science
https://youtu.be/cQ7C4diTAFU Take an exciting aerial tour of The Culinary Institute of America’s majestic campus in Hyde Park, NY.
CIA Student Tour Guide Christopher introduces you to The Egg.
Go behind-the-scenes into the teaching kitchens and classrooms of the CIA.
Go behind-the-scenes into the teaching kitchens and classrooms of the CIA.
"We are lucky enough to learn from a new chef for every class, and every chef gives you a different perspective."—Sarah Lubitz, CIA culinary arts student.
“I got a strong foundation of product knowledge from the CIA,” he says. “To this day I look back on my education, which exposed me to all aspects of the culinary world, and know it gave me the confidence to experiment on my own and adapt to current trends.”—Learn more about Chef Allan Katz.
Learn more about CIA events, scholarships, career options, and campus life.