Charlie Palmer: Food is Our Purpose
The acclaimed chef, restaurateur, hotelier, and entrepreneur can name—in one word—what makes students at the Culinary Institute of America stand out from the crowd.
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Become the Best of the Best
CIA graduates are a cut above the rest. It’s why top food and hospitality companies continually look to hire them—they’re the best of the best.
The Food World’s Best Career Fair
Hear why recruiters turn to the CIA when looking for leaders and see how students benefit from this amazing opportunity to network.
Tour a CIA California Campus Residence Hall
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what a typical CIA California campus residence hall and dorm room is equipped with before you pack to come to campus!
Get Cooking with CIA Chef Robert: Deconstructed Elotes (Mexican-Style Street Corn)
Chef Robert Tremblay ’10 will take you through the process and flavors of traditional Elotes and then demonstrate a deconstructed version.
CIA Intrapreneurship: The Best Prep for Real-World Success
If you’re looking to blend your entrepreneurial drive with your passion for food, CIA’s Intrapreneurship concentration is your perfect fit.
Physiology of Taste: Salt
Chef Robert Tremblay starts things off with the all-important taste of salt! Salt is the building block of enhancing your flavors and one of the first things a chef must learn to master in the kitchen.
CIA Students Feel Right at Home on Campus
Take it from our students—you’re going to love it at the CIA. Students share their thoughts about the amazing diversity, academic support, and on-campus fun at the CIA.
Physiology of Taste: Sweet
The Physiology of Taste continues, for this edition, Chef Payton Spear ’20 sweetens the deal with the all-important flavor of, you guessed it, sweet!
A Winning Oreo Recipe
Read about how CIA baking and pastry arts student Jessica Wang created a black cocoa Oreo cream puffs for the Chef’s Roll 2021 Oreo Cookies Recipe Contest.
A Simple Scallop Recipe for Your Summer Pleasure
Enjoy a super-fancy but super-easy scallop dish at home! This Summery dish is great for any date night, and definitely brings some finesse to the table.
A Classic Dessert with a Summery Twist!
These lavender crème brûlées are an easy and sweet way to welcome in the lavender season on a beautiful summer day! Crème brûlée is one of the classic