Culinary Arts: Freshman Year at the CIA
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Sarah Lubitz – Student Bio
"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.
Chef Allan Katz ’77, Helping Those in Need
“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.
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Sommelier Santosh Varghese ’13, Continuous Learning
"I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing without the CIA.
Holiday Memories from CIA Faculty
Read CIA's faculty's fun list of best holiday memories. Fun stories include family, pie, gluten intolerance, pets...
The Other Culinary Arts: Recipe Tester
Recipe Testing: It’s Not About Personal Taste I have been testing recipes for more than a decade and I have to tell you, my experience with recipe
Chef or Baker? Infographic
The CIA can take you on either path! While most diners may not realize that the fresh bread on their table required a different set of skills than their
Tart Cherries in Bourbon
INGREDIENTS Makes about 4.5 to 5.
Students Egg-cited to Use New Dining and Entertainment Space on CIA’s NY Campus
Check out the CIA New York's new dining and entertainment space for students: the Egg!
Alexander Torres – Student Bio
"This is exactly where I wanted to be. Culinary Paradise. The diversity of the school is great. "—CIA culinary arts student, Alexander Torres.
Makenna Barnes – Student Bio
"CIA offers its students an amazing program...I wanted to not just get a certificate but to get a degree."—Makenna Barnes, baking & pastry arts student.
Haya Emaan ’15
Degree: Bachelor of Professional Studies Major: Culinary Science Campus: Hyde Park, NY Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan How did you become interested in your major? I…
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