"No matter who you are, what you are, or where you come from, the people here accept & respect you. I have found family in friends & in chefs.

Falafel is a mixture of mashed chickpeas, onions and herbs and spices, formed into a small cake and deep fried.

"The chefs actively seek out opportunities to give us lessons in the business side of food...to learn about that side of it.

CIA graduate Frank Pinello is the popular host of The Pizza Show on Vice’s food channel, Munchies.

"I wanted to be where the best chefs were. The CIA definitely gives a well-rounded look into the food industry." —Alison Sprong, culinary arts student.

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"I was able to take classes that deal with culinary math, marketing, menu development, & costing...how to design menus & much more."—Tera Terczyn, CIA student.

You’re coming to the CIA! What could be more exciting than that? Well, Move-in Day, of course! It will be here before you know it, which means it’s time

Read the top 10 reasons why you should go to culinary college at the CIA (and not anywhere else)! Learn about the food, fun, aid, and value...

This is it! Well, our time here in Italy has expired as we fly out tomorrow back to the United States.

In summer, a party can erupt any time of the day.

"Two friends of mine are graduates from the CIA. Choosing the school was an easy choice, and it seemed divinely directed,"—Austin Peltier.