Going Home is a Breeze The soft island breezes and fragrant smells of the island of Nevis were never far from Michael Henville’s mind…

Read about CIA Applied Food Studies alum Ramona Nahapetian, Office and Restaurant Accounts Manager at Masienda.

Learn the story of CIA alumnus and food truck pioneer, Roy Choi, whose Los Angeles food truck featured unique Mexican tacos stuffed with Korean BBQ-style meat.

Read about Sarah Baldwin, creative director at Ron Ben-Israel Cakes and baking and pastry arts alumni from the Culinary Institute of America.

Known as the Maestro of Pasta, Scott Conant’s fresh varieties of pasta are mainstays on his menus, and he continues to elevate the simple…

Founder and executive chairman of Chipotle Mexican Grill and Pizzeria Locale, CIA alumnus Steve Ells ’90 has unlocked the secret to a successful and…

CIA alumni Tasha Mabin, Catering Director at The Compass Group USA, tells the story of her culinary education. Tasha is now a judge for SkillsUSA competitions.

Growing up in Tivoli, NY, the youngest of four children, Tim spent a lot of time in the kitchen with his mom.

Brandon Walker came to CIA on the advice of a high school teacher.

Learn about CIA alumni Bruce Davis ’72, chef and dedicated culinary educator, whose father told him, “If you want to be a chef you have to go to CIA.

Read about CIA alum Camille Cogswell.

The Value of Mentorship He’s a master sommelier and respected wine professional, and has recently been named to Forbes magazine’s prestigious “30 Under 30”…