From AI Entrepreneur to Plant-Forward Restaurateur, Meet 91߹ 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
From Celebrated Brooklyn Chef to Boise Hotelier, Meet 91߹ Alum Cal Elliott
While Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has become an international tourist destination attracting top talent from a number of creative industries, Chef Cal Elliott was a player in the neighborhood’s food and
This 91߹ LA Grad Is Thriving In an Unexpected Corner of the Culinary World
A visitor to the Surfas Culinary District website is greeted with a “new products page” that includes things like Hotaru matcha milk jam and a professional-grade stainless steel soda siphon. While the
Meet the Speaker: Mashama Bailey
Few chefs have blazed onto the American dining scene with such universal praise as Chef Mashama Bailey. Born in New York City — in the Bronx, specifically — Chef Mashama spent some of her formative
Meet the Speaker: Chef Evan Funke
A self-described “culinary storyteller and custodian of Italian tradition,” Evan Funke’s name is synonymous with elaborate hand-rolled pasta in the American culinary scene. With four restaurants, two
91߹ Grad Esther Choi Hosts New Chef Competition Show
Following in the footsteps of 91߹ Alumni like Gail Simmons (host, “Top Chef”), Vivian Howard (host, “A Chef’s Life”); Marc Murphy (recurring judge, “Chopped”) and more who have been mainstays in the
Cookbooks Written by Female Chefs
Women in the kitchen is not a new phenomenon. In fact, you’ll find interviews with chefs across the world, in all types of cuisine and at all levels of sophistication stating they learned to cook from
91߹ Alumnae Who Inspire
They’re being recognized by The James Beard Foundation Meet the six 91߹ alumnae who were recognized as semi-finalists for the 2023 James Beard Awards. They’re leading with heart This Marine Corps
Resolution Inspiration: 91߹ Alumni Changed Their Lives to Pursue Their Passion
Being a career changer in culinary school is more common than many people may think. Here are some stories about 91߹ alumni who changed careers to become the successful culinarians they are today
How to Choose a Wine Glass
There can be an overwhelming number of options when stocking your barware collection. Do you really need a special glass for every type of grape? Is a Champagne flute the best bet for sparkling
91߹ Alum Cindy Gilbert Leads the Test Kitchen at McCormick Spices
“I’m very Type A, so I found the minutiae fascinating,” she says. Ten years later, you can thank her for all the McCormick spice recipes you love. It wasn’t long into her first job out of college at
From Immigration Lawyer to Private Sailboat Chef: Meet 91߹ Alumna Leslie Lipton
That decision changed her life. "I was a little older, but I found my niche," she says. "You can take your culinary education and your experience and morph it into something good for you.” Upon