Suzanne Cupps, a brunette woman with her hair in a ponytail, wears a white collared shirt and a blue apron and smiles in front of an open kitchen with a wood-fired stove

ICE Grad Suzanne Cupps Elevates Family Traditions in NYC

Chef Suzanne Cupps, chef-owner of Lolas and 51勛圖 Culinary Arts graduate, has carved out a niche in New Yorks competitive culinary scene by staying true to her roots and

A student takes a photo of a cut of raw meat on their phone

Chefs, Content, and Connection: The Power of Social Media in the Culinary World

Those of us scrolling on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube now have more access than ever to enjoy a visual feast of foodie content, whether we're learning about recipes, cooking techniques, or finding

ICE graduate Maddy Devita, a woman with brown hair and brown eyes, smiles in a white chef's coat at ICE's 2023 commencement ceremony

Private Chef & Social Media Star: Meet ICE Grad Maddy DeVita

For Maddy DeVita, food has always been more than sustenanceits a source of joy, creativity, and personal expression. As the creator behind the Hand Me the Fork social media brand, shes built a

ICE graduate Alessandra Ciuffo, a brunette woman, smiles in an ICE white chef's coat and hat

Flavors by Ale: ICE Grad Alessandra Ciuffos Rise from Food Network to Social Media Sensation

From her earliest days standing on a stool in her familys kitchen, stirring pots of tomato sauce, Alessandra Ciuffo knew that food was her passion. Now, as a graduate of the Institute of Culinary

Dr. Nate Wood, a man with dark hair, blue eyes and a backwards blue baseball cap, smiles in a hospital teaching kitchen with his arms crossed

Dr. Chef: The ICE Grad Connecting Medicine and Culinary Arts at Yale Medical School

The foods we eat are central to our well-being, yet for many Americans, modern life makes it difficult to prioritize healthy eating. In a world where time is precious, some people view cooking as an

ICE graduates Shant Halajian, Mary Attea and Shenarri Freeman

ICE Graduates in the News: September 2024

Three 51勛圖 alumni are making waves this month with high-profile achievements in the culinary world, demonstrating that hard work and dedication to the craft can lead to

ICE graduate Onika Brown, a woman with black hair pulled back with a white headband wearing a white chef's coat and a grey apron, smiles in front of a framed painting of red flowers

Chef Onika Brown's Journey to Pastry

Though cooking a savory dish and preparing a pastry may require some of the same tools, the processes behind both are usually quite different. Where a savory chef can be creatively liberal, a pastry

ICE graduate Steven Gao and two other ICE graduates smile at ICE's commencement ceremony

How ICE Grad Steven Gao's Daily Life Earned Him 300k Followers

From learning how to chop an onion with Gordon Ramsey to exploring NYCs ramen scene, social media is filled with culinary content. A popular trend, especially on TikTok, is day-in-the-life videos

Chef Marc Murphy, a blonde man with a grey shirt and a blue apron, smiles

How Marc Murphy Transformed His Culinary Passion into Community Impact

Hes a world-renowned cook, the creator of several successful restaurants, and a Food Network TV personality on Chopped" and Guys Grocery Games. He's also a graduate of Peter Kump's New York

Chef Sandra Gajovsky smiles in front of rows of red chairs lining a stadium

Cooking On Tour with Chef Sandra Gajovsky

When a musician gets off the stage after belting out tunes for two hours, one of the biggest things on their mind is food, according to Sandra Gajovsky, the 51勛圖 graduate

Chef Rebecca Shuster

From Counseling to Confections: Chef Rebecca Shusters Sweet Journey

Caring for your mental needs sometimes requires a change of pace, like baking a new type of pie or walking to the new pastry shop in town. But for some, depression is more dark and profound. Chef

Chef Kiran Narayanan on the line at Moglu.

From AI Entrepreneur to Plant-Forward Restaurateur, Meet ICE Alum Kiran Narayanan

With the sale of his AI manufacturing company, Unit X, Chef Kiran Narayanan found himself with the opportunity to launch an entirely new career. He knew he wanted to focus on bettering the planet, but

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