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THE FRENCH CULINARY INSTITUTE AND ALUMNI WIN 2008 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS
The French Culinary Institute won a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for its cookbook, The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine written with Judith Choate. Two alumni were also honored with James Beard Foundation Awards. David Chang (Classic Culinary Arts, 2001), won Best Chef: New York City and Dan Barber (Class Culinary Arts, 1994), owner was inducted into the Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America. READ MORE

The New York Culinary Experience 09.20.08-09.21.08
Is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in hands-on master classes, and eat with the most acclaimed chefs, restaurateurs and industry insiders. READ MORE

THE FRENCH CULINARY INSTITUTE LAUNCHES THE “FRIENDS & FAMILY” ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
The French Culinary Institute Launches the “Friends & Family” advertising campaign, featuring a re-designed Website, new commercials and print ads created to reach the next generation of culinary professionals. READ MORE

The FCI on TV Sunday, November 18th
The French Culinary Institute will be featured in CBS Sunday Morning's annual "Food Issue," airing on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at 9am ET. The show's cover story explores the rise of the celebrity chef. Correspondent Rita Braver visited The FCI and talked with Dorothy Hamilton to get her perspective on the popularity of the chef profession, and how The FCI prepares students for the reality of the culinary field. READ MORE

THE INTERNATIONAL CULINARY CENTER HOSTS GROUNDBREAKING SUMMIT ON JAPANESE CUISINE
For one exceptional week in late October 2007, The International Culinary Center was home to 10 master Japanese chefs and culinary historians who were in New York to educate American chefs and press on authentic Japanese Cuisine. This ground-breaking event -- The Japanese Culinary Forum – delivered on The International Culinary Center’s mission of advancing the exchange of culinary knowledge among different cultures, and passing it along to the next generation of chefs. READ MORE

This season, learning is giving
This season, learning to cook a delicious Holiday Dinner will benefit families beyond your holiday table. The French Culinary Institute’s very own chef-instructors will teach you and your friends the techniques and tricks to cook a delicious, successful 3-course dinner or a sumptuous dessert course.Following the lesson, you will sit back and enjoy a professionally prepared gourmet holiday dinner paired with carefully chosen wines. CLICK HERE

THE FRENCH CULINARY INSTITUTE PRESENTS THE FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES OF CLASSIC CUISINE
The French Culinary Institute, one of the world’s leading culinary schools, presents for the first time The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine, a single sumptuous volume featuring more than 250 classic recipes and basic cooking techniques as taught by some of The FCI’s most renowned deans including master chefs Jacques Pépin, Alain Sailhac, André Soltner, and Jacques Torres. READ MORE

The FCI on Top Chef
The French Culinary Institute is the featured location on the next episode of Top Chef, which will air on September 19th at 10pm (Bravo). Watch as the remaining contestants sweat it out in our brand-new Italian kitchen, and listen as Chefs André Soltner, Nils Norén, Jacques Torres, Alain Sailhac and Cesare Casella - along with our Founder and CEO Dorothy Hamilton - provide colorful commentary. For more information about Top Chef. CLICK HERE

The FCI on TV this week
The FCI will be featured on various news segments this week as a result of our association with the No Reservations movie. The FCI’s own Chef Lee Anne Wong a culinary consultant – creating recipes, food styling and training the actors for the movie. CLICK HERE to find out more.

HAROLD MCGEE TO TEACH AT THE FCI
Harold McGee, preeminent authority on the science of food and cooking to teach FCI students how to “think like scientists.” READ MORE

BID ON A DATE WITH A CELEBRITY CHEF!
“Date Night,” New York City’s first ever live chef auction to benefit Friends of The French Culinary Institute, a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization devoted to funding scholarships for students in need to attend The FCI’s career track programs. READ MORE

JAMES BEARD RISING STAR WINNER AND FCI ALUMNI, DAVID CHANG, FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES
James Beard Rising Star winner for best new chef, David Chang, "knows what, not who, is cooking" in an recient New York Times article. READ MORE

THE FCI'S DIRECTOR OF CULINARY TECHNOLOGY FEATURED IN EPICURIOUS.COM
The FCI’s Director of Culinary Technology and artisanal ham expert educates epicurious.com on the best texts for pig aficionados. READ MORE

JACQUES PÉPIN ON EMERIL LIVE!
Jacques Pepin, The FCI’s own Dean of Special Projects, shares personal memories and some of his favorite cook-at-home recipes on Emeril Live! READ MORE

THE FCI'S DIRECTOR OF CULINARY TECHNOLOGY FEATURED ON EPICURIOUS.COM
Dave Arnold, The FCI’s Director of Culinary Technology and artisanal ham expert, educates epicurious.com on the best texts for pig aficionados. READ MORE

DAVID CHANG (CULINARY '01) HONORED WITH THE 2007 JAMES BEARD AWARD FOR RISING STAR CHEF
David Chang, Culinary grad of The FCI and the self-proclaimed ‘king of pork’ was honored with the 2007 James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year. Chang, who has not yet reached 30, is the creator and chef behind two of NYC’s critically acclaimed restaurants, Momofuku and Momofuku Ssäm Bar. Congratulations Chef David! READ MORE

NEW 26-PART TELEVISION SERIES, CHEF’S STORY, TO AIR IN APRIL 2007
Chef’s Story - the much-anticipated new public television series, hosted by Dorothy Hamilton, founder and CEO of The French Culinary Institute will begin airing in April 2007. READ MORE

FOUR FCI ALUMNI RECEIVED NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2007 JAMES BEARD AWARDS
The James Beard Foundation has announced nominees and special honorees for the 2007 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation’s top honors for culinary professionals. READ MORE

ALUMNI IN THE NEWS
Thousands of stellar careers and countless culinary stars have taken off from our New York City location, powered by the incomparable training, credentials, connections, and career placement of The FCI. What are some of our grads up to? Just check out these latest happenings.

Judiaann Woo (Pastry '99) is featured as a "celebrity disher" on dishola.com As Editor-in-Chief of Pastryscoop.com – The FCI-sponsored website that celebrates dessert – it’s Judiaann Woo’s job to regularly taste the sweet life. Read about her all-time favorite foods – both sweet and savory at dishola.com

Michael Cappucci (Culinary '90) was featured in the Staten Island Advance on January 16, 2008. The story outlines the great menu options offered by Cappucci's Trends Restaurant. Read the full story at SILive.com.

David Chang (Culinary '01), Lawrence Knapp (Culinary '03), and Christian Pappanicholas (Culinary '01) are featured in the New York Times 10 Best New Restaurants list. David Chang (Culinary '01) is in the #1 spot for Momofuku Ssam Bar. Lawrence Knapp (Culinary '03) is Chef de Cuisine at Park Ave and Christian Pappanicholas (Culinary '01) is part owner of Resto. Check out the full list at the New York Times.

Margaret Noon (Culinary '00) was featured in New Jersey's The Star-Ledger. The story explores her active involvement in the growing slow food movement in New Jersey. To read the full story, please visit nj.com.

Dorina Yuen (Pastry '00) had her grand opening of Oro on January 21, 2008. Oro, which means gold in Spanish, features fresh pastries, coffee, sandwiches and soups. Oro was featured in the New York Times Online with a great write-up of her opening. Read the full story at the New York Times.

Brett Greenberg (Culinary '05) was chosen as a finalist in a cooking competition for a limited run Food Network series called "The Ultimate Recipe Showdown." He will be competing in the category of Comfort Foods with his delicious “French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese.” He will compete against eight other challengers.

Vitaly Paley (Culinary '90) and his wife Kimberly received a great review from The Strong Buzz on January 14, 2008. Andrea Strong, who wrote the piece, called Paley's her "favorite restaurant in Portland"! Read the full review at The Strong Buzz.

Emma Feigenbaum (Culinary '05) is co-hosting "Everyday Food" on PBS. Emma joins the cast which also includes: Sarah Carey, Allie Lewis, Margot Olshan and Lucinda Scala Quinn. READ MORE

Seth Kirschbaum (Culinary '05) has moved to Florida and was recently made Executive Chef of Sublime Restaurant & Bar in Fort Lauderdale. Sublime specializes in natural and organic cuisine and Seth is currently revamping the menu. Visit the Sublime website here.

Jerome Chang (Pastry '04) wanted to find a way to offer luxurious desserts at affordable prices. The Dessert Truck which can usually be found parked in the Village just outside of NYU’s Weinstein Residence Hall was a unique way to offer quality desserts at reasonable prices. READ MORE

Saeri Yoo Park’s (Culinary '03) restaurant Moim is reviewed by The New York Times. After working several jobs as a line book at both Spice Market and Café Gray in Manhattan, FCI alumni Saeri Yoo Park has opened her own restaurant, Moim. Located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Moim, which means “gathering,” is a fresh take on Korean cuisine offered affordable prices. READ MORE

David Chang (Culinary ’01) was named the James Beard Rising Star Chef at the James Beard Foundation Awards on May 7, 2007.

Christian Pappanicholas (Culinary '01) is mentioned in New York Magazine for his recently opened restaurant, Resto.

Andrew Robinson (Culinary '00) has opened a new restaurant, Tree which was recently reviewed by New York Magazine. 

Amy Taylor (Pastry '05) travels to New Orleans to help fellow alumni, Christine Carroll (Culinary '07) with her organization CulinaryCorps as reported by the Coshocton Tribune. READ MORE