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  • Vintage Americana, Cutting Edge Cuisine in Tennessee
    Tennessee is an epicenter for American musical culture, so it's only reasonable that it should also be the proving ground for New American cuisine. It's an exciting time to be a chef school student in Tennessee.

    Posted on December 27, 2006 at 02:43 PM

  • South Dakota's Frontier Spirit Lives on in its Culinary Arts Schools
    South Dakota offers a chef college experience like no other--besides cosmopolitan cooking fundamentals, you'll encounter the innovative spirit of New Western cuisine.

    Posted on December 23, 2006 at 02:38 PM

  • South Carolina's Colorful Culinary Tapestry
    South Carolina weaves colonial, southern, and Caribbean roots into a colorful cultural tapestry. The state's cooking schools reflect this diversity, and the typically South Carolinian love of life.

    Posted on December 19, 2006 at 02:34 PM

  • Saskatchewan's Cowboy Country Features World-Class Chef Schools
    Saskatchewan is the Land of Living Skies, an unspoiled Canadian wilderness that just happens to be home to some of the region's top chef schools.

    Posted on December 15, 2006 at 02:30 PM

  • Rhode Island's Culinary Schools Serve Up a Slice of New England
    Rhode Island, one of the first states in the union, is a living museum of New England colonial heritage. Culinary arts school here offers cutting-edge education in a tranquil, seaside environment.

    Posted on December 12, 2006 at 02:27 PM

  • Quebec's Culinary Crossroads
    Quebec's identity as a crossroads between Europe and North America makes it a uniquely appropriate setting for culinary colleges, whose chef education draws on the best of both traditions.

    Posted on December 8, 2006 at 02:23 PM

  • Colonial America Lives on in York, PA
    Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania's fertile Susquehanna Valley, York, PA offers a culinary school experience grounded in colonial America's cultural and agricultural heritage.

    Posted on December 5, 2006 at 01:22 PM

  • Pittsburgh, PA's Contradictions Inspire its Culinary Degree Students
    Pittsburgh, PA has left behind its rough image, and matured into a cultural capital with a thriving restaurant scene. Culinary arts school students here flourish amid innovative cuisine and local farm-fresh produce.

    Posted on December 1, 2006 at 01:15 PM

  • The Best of Town and Country in Oakdale, PA Cooking Schools
    Nestled between Pittsburgh and Farm Country, Oakdale, PA provides the perfect mix of town and country for the cooking school student.

    Posted on November 28, 2006 at 04:05 PM

  • State-of-the Art Chef Education in Lancaster, PA's Amish Country
    Lancaster, PA is in the heart of Amish country. Its state-of-the-art chef colleges, nestled amid eighteenth-century Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, make an incomparable educational setting.

    Posted on November 24, 2006 at 04:03 PM

  • Cooking School in Center Valley, PA's Agricultural Eden
    Center Valley, PA is home to a humble farming community and several world-class cooking schools. Get your culinary degree here, and you'll have Pennsylvania's native foods and wines right on your doorstep.

    Posted on November 21, 2006 at 04:02 PM

  • There's More to Pennsylvania than Philly Cheesesteak
    Pennsylvania is more than the capital of America's favorite snacks; with world-class culinary arts schools and creative cuisine, the Keystone State offers an innovative chef education.

    Posted on November 19, 2006 at 04:00 PM

  • Portland, OR Puts the Joy Back into Cooking
    Portland, OR's chefs parlay the town's bohemian spirit into an innovative culinary scene. Add to this the bounty of local fresh foods, and you have an ideal culinary school environment.

    Posted on November 17, 2006 at 03:09 PM

  • Oregon's Culinary Renaissance
    Oregon chefs are establishing the state as an up-and-coming culinary center. This dynamic scene promises unprecedented learning opportunities for culinary degree students.

    Posted on November 13, 2006 at 03:02 PM

  • Toronto, Ontario, the World's Culinary 'Meeting Place'
    True to its name, Toronto, Ontario is the world's 'meeting place.' Cooking school students will appreciate the innovative cuisine and cultural vitality of Canada's great metropolis.

    Posted on November 10, 2006 at 11:46 AM

  • A Perfect Pairing: Ontario's Wine Country and Culinary Arts Schools
    Canada's wine country is also a mecca for culinary arts school students, who come for Ontario's multicultural atmosphere, gourmet cuisine, and natural beauty.

    Posted on November 4, 2006 at 11:44 AM

  • Oklahoma's Culinary Colleges Keep the Pioneer Spirit Alive
    Oklahoma's cooking schools offer world-class culinary training, but that doesn't mean you won't get a dose of home-grown pioneer spirit too.

    Posted on November 1, 2006 at 10:38 AM

  • Home Cooking and City Sophistication in Columbus, OH
    Columbus, OH; chef college; chef educationChef college in America's heartland offers rich tradition--and, if you're in Columbus, OH, urban sophistication and culinary innovation as well.

    Posted on October 27, 2006 at 10:33 AM

  • Ohio, America's Culinary Crossroads
    Ohio's central location has made it a cultural crossroads. As such, it's a perfect environment for world-class chef schools.

    Posted on October 24, 2006 at 12:43 PM

  • A Taste of Nova Scotia's Culinary Arts Schools
    For a tiny Canadian province, Nova Scotia offers everything a culinary arts school student could want: access to farm-fresh foods, a friendly public, and cosmopolitan sophistication.

    Posted on October 20, 2006 at 12:39 PM

  • A First-Class Chef Education in Quirky North Carolina
    North Carolina's geographical diversity makes for a quirky, complex culinary scene. Chef school students benefit from an education that's part New England and part Deep South.

    Posted on October 16, 2006 at 12:35 PM

  • A Culinary Melting Pot in New York, NY
    Manhattan. Enough said. Culinary school and restaurant management students have the culinary world at their fingertips in New York, NY.

    Posted on October 12, 2006 at 12:15 PM

  • There's More to New York Culinary Colleges than the Big Apple
    There's a world of difference between upstate New York and the Big Apple. Culinary college students benefit from the diversity, with innovative takes on ethnic cuisine and old classics.

    Posted on October 9, 2006 at 11:42 AM

  • A Culinary Degree in New Mexico, Land of Enchantment
    New Mexico's chef colleges finds culinary 'enchantment' in a mix of Mexican and Native American traditions, and in the unique foods of the Southwest.

    Posted on October 5, 2006 at 11:38 AM

  • A Bounty of Culinary Arts Schools in the Garden State
    Manhattan may be the region's culinary center of gravity, but New Jersey offers its own charms to culinary arts school students: rich Italian tradition and farm-fresh produce.

    Posted on October 2, 2006 at 02:25 PM

  • State-of-the-Art Cooking Schools in Nostalgic Dover, NH
    Dover, NH's quaint New England charm and colonial tradition belie the cosmopolitan sophistication of its cooking schools.

    Posted on September 25, 2006 at 11:33 AM

  • Cooking up New Hampshire Charm
    With wholesome farm-fresh foods and New England charm, New Hampshire offers an idyllic setting for cooking school.

    Posted on September 18, 2006 at 11:32 AM

  • Las Vegas, NV Chefs Steal the Show
    Las Vegas, NV prides itself on making the wildest dreams come true. If your dream is to become a professional chef, try your luck at Las Vegas' culinary arts schools.

    Posted on September 11, 2006 at 11:30 AM

  • Exquisite Culinary Sophistication in Rugged Nevada
    The real star of Nevada's tourism boom is its culinary scene. Chef college and restaurant management students will encounter boundless opportunity in the Silver State.

    Posted on September 4, 2006 at 11:25 AM

  • Steak and a World-Class Chef Education in Nebraska
    Nebraska's German pioneer heritage belies its contemporary urban sophistication. Cooking school students here will encounter an innovative culinary scene--and plenty of steak.

    Posted on August 28, 2006 at 11:20 AM

  • Missouri's Culinary Roots
    As the "Gateway to the West," Missouri features a hodgepodge of different cultural influences. This is a boon for chef school students in search of eclectic cuisine.

    Posted on August 21, 2006 at 11:17 AM

  • Mississippi Offers a Chef Education in Soul Food
    Mississippians take food seriously, whether it's five-star cuisine or down home soul food. Culinary schools thrive in an environment that preserves classic traditions yet applauds innovation.

    Posted on August 14, 2006 at 11:14 AM

  • Minneapolis, MN's Culinary Melting Pot
    Minneapolis, MN's immigrants have infused new life into a culinary scene previously dominated by German farm food. Culinary school students today enjoy an exciting, diverse local cuisine.

    Posted on August 7, 2006 at 11:10 AM

  • Small Town Charm, Big City Taste in Mendota Heights, MN
    Mendota Heights, MN is a bedroom community for the Twin Cities. This is good news for cooking school and restaurant management students, who can enjoy a cosmopolitan sensibility without urban stress.

    Posted on July 31, 2006 at 11:08 AM

  • Chef College in Minnesota, America's Multicultural Breadbasket
    Minnesota's chef colleges flourish in the region's culinary environment, which brings together proud traditions, creative innovation, and ready access to farm-fresh foods.

    Posted on July 24, 2006 at 02:05 PM

  • Wisconsin's Fresh Ingredients Lure Master Chefs and Cooking School Students
    Wisconsin's abundance of fresh fish and cheese and its blend of traditions from three continents make it an ideal place to enroll in cooking school.

    Posted on July 24, 2006 at 01:49 PM

  • Wyoming Culinary Schools Offer Exotic Opportunities
    Wyoming's western heritage provides the perfect backdrop for a culinary arts education and a culinary career in a thriving tourist destination.

    Posted on July 14, 2006 at 12:30 PM

  • Vibrant Beckley, WV Charms Culinary Pros
    The mountain grandeur of Beckley, WV, a growing area becoming well-known for its affordable living and proximity to natural parks, is an excellent location for pursuing a chef education and working in restaurant management.

    Posted on July 14, 2006 at 12:24 PM

  • Colonial Heritage Lures Students to Charlottesville's Culinary Colleges
    From the nearby Shenandoah Valley to the majesty of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, Charlottesville, VA, offers a combination of history, natural beauty, and economic growth that make it a perfect backdrop for pursuing a culinary degree and career.

    Posted on July 7, 2006 at 11:22 AM

  • Virginia's Cooking Schools Connect Students to History
    Virginia offers everything from beautiful mountain towns to bustling cities for students wishing to pursue a culinary degree or begin a culinary career.

    Posted on July 7, 2006 at 11:17 AM

  • A Homegrown Bounty Awaits Michigan Cooking School Students
    Michigan's unique agricultural bounty and appreciation for the good life inspire cooking school students to make the most of their talents.

    Posted on June 27, 2006 at 01:51 PM

  • Worcester, MA: Cooking Classes and More in the Heart of New England
    Worcester, MA is a classic New England post-industrial town turned cosmopolitan center. Its eclectic personality and innovative culinary scene make it an ideal setting for a chef education.

    Posted on June 27, 2006 at 01:41 PM

  • Specialty Chefs Focus on Excellence
    Find your niche as a specialty chef.

    Posted on June 21, 2006 at 03:12 PM

  • Sous Chefs Learn from Masters While Leading Others
    Gain valuable chef experience as a sous chef.

    Posted on June 21, 2006 at 03:10 PM

  • Shorten Career Steps as a Short Order Cook
    Gain chef experience as a short order cook.

    Posted on June 21, 2006 at 02:54 PM

  • From Second Cook to Executive Chef
    Learn the culinary trade as a second cook.

    Posted on June 12, 2006 at 10:26 AM

  • Sauce Chef--A Day in the Life
    Take a look at the day in the life of a sauce chef.

    Posted on June 12, 2006 at 10:18 AM

  • Productions Chefs High in Pecking Order
    Production chefs carry a lot of responsibility.

    Posted on May 31, 2006 at 12:56 PM

  • Control Your Destiny as a Personal Chef
    Make a good living as a personal chef.

    Posted on May 31, 2006 at 12:53 PM

  • A Good Patissier Will Roll in the Dough
    Patissier's make baking an art form.

    Posted on May 22, 2006 at 11:29 AM

  • Pastry Chefs Mix Chemistry with Art
    Let your creativity shine as a pastry chef.

    Posted on May 22, 2006 at 11:26 AM

  • Learn the Culinary Ropes as a Line Cook
    Becoming a line cook is often a necessary chef career step.

    Posted on May 18, 2006 at 12:02 PM

  • Hospital Cooks Get Specific
    Hospital cooks learn to improvise on the spot.

    Posted on May 18, 2006 at 11:57 AM

  • Health Care Cooks Get Creative
    Health care cooks learn to be creative within a tight dietary framework.

    Posted on May 11, 2006 at 01:46 PM

  • Road to Executive Chef May Include Pit Stop as a Grill Cook
    Working as a grill cook is often a step on the chef career ladder.

    Posted on May 11, 2006 at 01:40 PM

  • Springfield, MA Culinary Arts Schools
    Despite its small size, Springfield, Massachusetts houses a number of impressive culinary arts schools, many of which have helped trained some of top gourmet chef's in the field. There is no reason why you can't become one of them.

    Posted on May 4, 2006 at 11:15 AM

  • Massachusetts Culinary Arts Schools
    If you want to become a gourmet chef who can excel in today's competitive restaurant industry, consider completing your education at one of Massachusetts' many culinary arts schools.

    Posted on May 4, 2006 at 11:12 AM

  • Maryland Culinary Arts Schools
    Who staffs the many elegant restaurants in DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York? Graduates of Maryland culinary arts schools.

    Posted on May 4, 2006 at 11:09 AM

  • Manitoba Culinary Arts Schools
    Currently live in Manitoba? Looking to change careers? Why not become a gourmet chef? This particular province has some of the best culinary arts schools in Canada. You really can't go wrong.

    Posted on May 4, 2006 at 11:07 AM

  • Maine Culinary Arts Schools
    Culinary arts schools in Maine can help prepare you for a lifetime of professional success as a gourmet chef.

    Posted on May 4, 2006 at 11:03 AM

  • Louisiana Culinary Arts Schools
    It's a well-known secret that Louisiana has some of the best cuisine in the country. After a few years at one of its culinary arts schools, you'll be a formidable force in the restaurant industry.

    Posted on May 4, 2006 at 10:55 AM

  • Louisville, KY Culinary Arts Schools
    Louisville, Kentucky is a great place to secure your chef education. With some of the best culinary arts programs in the country, you really can't go wrong, regardless of what particular style of cooking you want to specialize in.

    Posted on May 4, 2006 at 10:53 AM

  • Kentucky Culinary Arts Schools
    If you're looking for a great place to secure your chef education, look no further than Kentucky. Culinary arts programs in this beautiful state have helped graduate some of the top gourmet chefs in the industry.

    Posted on May 4, 2006 at 10:34 AM

  • Kansas Culinary Arts Schools
    Culinary arts programs in Kansas use some of the finest, freshest ingredients in the country. But this makes perfect sense when one realizes that Kansas is the undisputed "breadbasket" of the United States.

    Posted on May 4, 2006 at 10:28 AM

  • Iowa Culinary Arts Schools
    If you're looking to earn a chef degree, but aren't entirely sure where to go, consider adding Iowa to your list. It has some of the best culinary programs in the country, and you will not have to deal with annoying urban distractions.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 05:34 PM

  • Indianapolis, IN Culinary Arts Schools
    When it comes to fine dining, Indianapolis certainly won't disappoint. And when it comes to receiving an excellent culinary arts education, again, Indianapolis answers the call.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 05:23 PM

  • Fort Wayne, IN Culinary Arts Schools
    Fort Wayne has always enjoyed a certain reputation for fine dining and elegant cuisine. This is made possible by the many excellent culinary arts schools that seem to flourish in the city. You might consider taking advantage of one of them.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 05:19 PM

  • Indiana Culinary Arts Schools
    If you're searching for an excellent chef education, Indiana might be able to answer your needs. The culinary arts schools located in this expansive state have trained some of the best chefs in the world.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 05:11 PM

  • Chicago, IL Culinary Arts Schools
    Since its founding, Chicago has always been a mecca of fine eating and five-star restaurants. Quite naturally, the Windy City also has numerous culinary arts programs to help fill all the necessary positions.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:58 PM

  • Illinois Culinary Arts Schools
    Illinois cooking schools have helped train some of the best gourmet chefs in the world. If you wish to join their ranks, all you need to do is apply. The instructors will walk you through everything else.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:52 PM

  • Idaho Culinary Arts Schools
    You haven't worked with fresh potatoes, milk, eggs, or wheat until you have studied at one of the many culinary arts programs located in Idaho. There's no need to import these materials in a state comprised of so much rich farmland.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:36 PM

  • Honolulu, HI Culinary Arts Schools
    If you're looking to launch an exciting career as a gourmet chef, Honolulu has numerous outstanding culinary arts programs that can certify you in a relatively short amount of time.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:30 PM

  • Hawaii Culinary Arts Schools
    If you're looking to launch an exciting career in the restaurant industry, make sure you consider training in Hawaii.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:25 PM

  • Tucker, GA Culinary Arts Schools
    Tucker, Georgia isn't a terribly large city, but it houses some of the best culinary arts programs in the country. There's no need to relocate to New York or Los Angeles. Tucker has everything you could need.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:21 PM

  • Georgia Culinary Arts Schools
    Culinary arts programs in Georgia are widely recognized for their excellence and academic prestige. If you really want to impress future employers, make sure you consider receiving your culinary certification in the "Peach State."

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:18 PM

  • West Palm Beach, Florida Culinary Arts Schools
    Not only is West Palm Beach a virtual mecca of fine dining, but it also houses some of the best culinary arts programs in the country. If you're looking to launch a cooking career, West Palm Beach is the place to do it.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:14 PM

  • Tampa, FL Culinary Arts Schools
    Tampa, Florida has an excellent selection of culinary arts schools for individuals just like you. Make your dream of becoming a gourmet chef into a reality, and see what the programs in Tampa have to offer.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 04:03 PM

  • Pompano Beach, Florida Culinary Arts Schools
    Pompano Beach is a great place to work in a five-star restaurant. But it's also great place to secure your culinary arts education. If you're looking to launch an exciting career as a gourmet chef, consider Pompano Beach as a possible destination.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 03:54 PM

  • Orlando, Florida Culinary Arts Schools
    You already know that Orlando has some of the hottest restaurants in the country, but were you also aware that it also has some of the best culinary arts programs as well? If becoming a chef has always been a secret dream of yours, consider staking your claim in Orlando.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 03:23 PM

  • Miramar, FL Culinary Arts Schools
    Miramar, Florida attracts aspiring gourmet chefs from all over the world. If you're looking for an excellent culinary arts program, look no further than this exciting Floridian city.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 03:12 PM

  • Fort Myers, Florida Culinary Arts Schools
    The culinary arts schools in Fort Myers, Florida are some of the best in the country. Not only will you receive an excellent education, but you will also have access to the many sights of this semitropical paradise.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 03:08 PM

  • Florida Culinary Arts Schools
    Florida has some of the hottest restaurants in the nation. Not surprisingly, it also has some of the best culinary arts schools as well. If you're looking to launch a career as a gourmet chef, Florida is the place to do it.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 03:02 PM

  • Connecticut Culinary Arts Schools
    If you live in Connecticut and have always dreamed of becoming a gourmet chef at a five-star restaurant, now is the time to make that dream a reality. Enroll in a culinary arts school and launch an exciting career.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 02:50 PM

  • Colorado Culinary Arts Schools
    Becoming a gourmet chef doesn't happen overnight, but by attending one of the many culinary arts schools in Colorado, you can slowly make your dream of working in a restaurant into a tangible reality.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 02:14 PM

  • San Francisco, CA Culinary Arts Schools
    When it comes to fine dining, San Francisco has some of the best restaurants in the business, so it only makes sense that it would also have some of the best culinary arts schools as well.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 02:10 PM

  • Pasadena, CA Culinary Arts Schools
    Pasadena, California has many excellent chef colleges that can certify you in a relatively short amount of time. Make your long-lost dream of becoming a gourmet chef into a tangible reality.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 02:07 PM

  • California Culinary Arts Schools
    California has some of the best restaurants in the country, and not surprisingly, it also has some of the best culinary arts schools as well. If you're looking for a career change, now is the time, and California is the place.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 02:04 PM

  • British Columbia Culinary Arts Schools
    British Columbia houses some of the top culinary arts schools in the country. After receiving a diploma from such an institution, there really is nowhere in the world where you can't work.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 02:01 PM

  • Arkansas Culinary Arts Schools
    If you live in or near Arkansas and would like to change careers, why not consider becoming a gourmet chef? There are many excellent culinary arts schools in the state that can certify you in a relatively short amount of time.

    Posted on May 3, 2006 at 12:50 PM

  • Scottsdale, AZ Culinary Arts Schools
    Culinary arts schools in Scottsdale, Arizona train some of the top gourmet chefs around the world. The only thing stopping you from joining their ranks is an application.

    Posted on May 2, 2006 at 03:54 PM

  • Mesa, Arizona Culinary Arts Schools
    If you live in Mesa, Arizona, and have always dreamed of launching a career as a gourmet chef, you should know that this city has many excellent culinary arts schools that can provide you with the training and certification you'll need to get ahead.

    Posted on May 2, 2006 at 02:49 PM

  • Arizona Culinary Arts Schools
    Arizona has many excellent restaurants, but not always enough qualified chefs to fill them up. If you've ever had a secret desire to become a gourmet chef, now is the time to go back to cooking school to receive your certification.

    Posted on May 2, 2006 at 02:17 PM

  • Alberta Culinary Arts Schools
    With demand for more qualified chefs on the rise, now is a great time to go back to school to receive certification from an accredited cooking school. Alberta restaurants need more people like you.

    Posted on May 2, 2006 at 02:14 PM

  • Alabama Culinary Arts Schools
    If you want to master the art of cooking, and you live in or near Alabama, you could not have picked a better place or time to receive your culinary education. Alabama has tons of excellent programs suited for you.

    Posted on May 1, 2006 at 02:55 PM