International Culinary Center
 The International Culinary Center 462 Broadway, New York | |
| Type | Private for-profit culinary school |
|---|---|
| Active | 1984–2020 |
| Website | internationalculinarycenter.com |
The International Culinary Center (originally known as the French Culinary Institute) was a private for-profit culinary school from 1984 to 2020 headquartered in New York City, United States. The facilities included professional kitchens for hands-on cooking and baking classes, wine tasting classrooms, a library, theater, and event spaces. The school merged with the Institute of Culinary Education in 2020.
History
[edit]The International Culinary Center was founded by Dorothy Cann Hamilton[1] in 1984 as the French Culinary Institute.[2] When the school first opened, it was visited by chef Julia Child, who reportedly arranged to have the school profiled on Good Morning America one week later.[3]
In 2020, the International Culinary Center combined with the Institute of Culinary Education, citing issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic for its closure.[2]
Locations
[edit]The International Culinary Center had two campuses, one in New York City and the other in the San Francisco Bay area.[4] The New York City location included the L'Ecole restaurant on the ground floor as well as a Culinary Theater that hosted events, forums, and lectures from graduates.[5] The International Culinary Center was also home to FCI Catering & Events, which created and catered both on- and off-premises private events.[6] Its California location opened in 2011 in Campbell, in the San Francisco Bay Area.[4] The facilities consisted of kitchens, a library, theaters, an event space and a wine tasting room. The facility was the former location of the Professional Culinary Institute.[3]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Angie Mar[2]
- Antonia Lofaso[7]
- Bobby Flay, alumnus of the 1st class in 1984[8]
- Carla Lalli Music[9]
- Chris Morocco[10]
- Christina Tosi[11]
- Dan Barber[2]
- David Chang[2]
- Gilat Bennett[12]
- Kate Williams[13]
- Lara Trump[14]
- Lee Anne Wong[15]
- Travis London[16]
- Wylie Dufresne[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Roberts, Sam (20 September 2016). "Dorothy Cann Hamilton, Founder of French Culinary Institute, Dies in Crash at 67". The New York Times. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ a b c d e Adams, Erika (7 July 2020). "NYC's Two Largest Culinary Schools Are Merging Amid COVID-19 Crisis". Eater New York. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ a b Van Ells, Mara (25 June 2014). "International Culinary Center celebrates four years in Campbell". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ a b Norrie, Brenda (June 25, 2014). "Campbell facility: Don't stay out of the kitchen" (PDF). Campbell Express. Vol. 64, no. 26. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "The International Culinary Center".
- ^ "FCI Catering & Events".
- ^ Saha, Srijita (21 April 2023). "Who Is Antonia Lofaso' Partner? The Chef's Personal Life". Otakukart. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ a b Roberts, Sam (19 September 2016). "Dorothy Cann Hamilton, Founder of French Culinary Institute, Dies in Crash at 67". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Carla Lalli Music Transcript". Cherry Bombe. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
- ^ Morocco, Chris (16 March 2023). "You Don't Need to Impress Your Friends With Your Cooking". Bon Appetit. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Leve, Ariel (2012-04-21). "Christina Tosi: 'My diet was crazy for the first 27 years of my life'". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
- ^ Hovel, Revital (18 January 2013). "Deconstructing Naftali Bennett: Growing up to be a leader". Haaretz. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "Kate Williams". FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen. Archived from the original on August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Farah, Lynn (11 September 2020). "Meet Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara, the woman who tried to persuade the US president to adopt a rescue puppy". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Top Chef Lee Anne Wong". Archived from the original on 2008-05-10.
- ^ Kiimble, Lindsay (21 February 2015). "Oscars Party Planning: Bring the Red Carpet to Your Bash With Tips From Celeb Chef Travis London". US Weekly. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
