OUR LATEST NEWS

THE FCI'S GULF COAST ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER
This July, FCI students, staff, and faculty raised over $3,000 with our Bourbon Butter Pecan Ice Cream with Fudge Tar Balls, a new flavor made in-house to benefit Gulf Coast relief. 100% of proceeds were donated to cleanup efforts. READ MORE

DEANS OF THE FCI COOK FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA
On May 13, Deans of The French Culinary Institute Jacques Pépin, Alain Sailhac, André Soltner, and Jacques Torres had the rare opportunity to cook for President Obama. READ MORE

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2010 JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNERS
The James Beard Foundation honored The French Culinary Institute’s book, The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts, and Alexander Roberts (Classic Culinary Arts ‘93) with James Beard Awards at the 2010 awards ceremonies. READ MORE

THE FCI WINS BEST VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AND COOKBOOK AWARD
At the 2010 IACP Awards, The French Culinary Institute received the prestigious Award of Excellence for Best Vocational Cooking School, considered the industry most coveted acknowledgement of excellence, and the IACP Cookbook Award for The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts. READ MORE

DOROTHY CANN HAMILTON ON ABC NEWS
Founder of The French Culinary Institute Dorothy Cann Hamilton appeared on ABC News to discuss Love What You Do, her new book on building a career in the culinary industry, finding your passions, and choosing the right career for you. WATCH THE VIDEO

PASTRY AND BAKING MAGAZINE MEETS RON BEN-ISRAEL
Formerly a professional ballet and modern dancer, Chef Ron Ben-Israel is an artist, cake designer, television personality, Visiting Master Pastry Chef-Instructor at The FCI, and Chef-Owner of one of the finest couture cake studios in the country. His breathtaking work has been featured in countless publications and television programs, and eleborate, high-profile events throughout the U.S. and abroad. READ THE ARTICLE

Haiti Earthquake Relief
To support aid groups helping people who have been affected by the earthquake in Haiti, The French Culinary Institute will donate 100% of the proceeds from L’Ecole’s brunch service on January 24 to the American Red Cross Haitian Earthquake Fund Relief. The French Culinary Institute will also be matching all employee donations to the American Red Cross, Save the Children, Unicef, and Chefs for Humanity.

PRESTIGE MAGAZINE PROFILES DOROTHY CANN HAMILTON
As The FCI marks its 25th year, Founder Dorothy Cann Hamilton has many reasons to celebrate. From her induction to the James Beard Foundation's Who's Who of Food and Beverage, to the publication of her new culinary career guidance book, Love What You Do, Dorothy's got a lot to be proud of. READ THE ARTICLE