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The Culinary Institute of America is the world's premier culinary college. Culinary school Chef-Instructor Iliana de la Vega demonstrates how to prepare Chiles en Nogada. For more information about our cooking school, please visit

Respect for diversity has long been one of the core values of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). On April 13, the National Restaurant Association honored the world's premier culinary college with its 2011 Faces of Diversity Inspiration Award in recognition of programs at the CIA's campus in San Antonio, TX.

Michael Sohocki, who graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in 2002, is the chef/owner of Restaurant Gwendolyn in San Antonio, TX. The unique fine-dining restaurant, located on the city's famous Riverwalk, offers a menu that changes daily and features local, handmade, seasonal ingredients. In this interview, Chef Sohocki tells us why he decided to create a pre-industrial-revolution-style restaurant, talks about Restaurant Gwendolyn's namesake, and reflects on how his CIA education prepared him for success.

Diego Galicia ’10, chef and co-owner of Restaurant Mixtli and Mezcalería Mixtli in San Antonio, credits much of his career success to his education at The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio. And he was able to get that education thanks in large part to the college’s El Sueño Scholarship. Learn more at: CIA Degree and Certificate programs: CIA Restaurants: Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor’s degree majors in management, culinary science, and applied food studies; associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; and executive education through its Food Business School. The college also offers certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of 49,000 alumni i

Alexana Cabrera might never have been able to live her dream at The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio without the college’s El Sueño Scholarship. It opened many doors for her, and allowed her to enjoy every moment at the CIA. Learn more at: CIA Degree and Certificate programs: CIA Restaurants: Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor’s degree majors in management, culinary science, and applied food studies; associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; and executive education through its Food Business School. The college also offers certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of 49,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food business. The CIA

Students and faculty talk about their amazing experiences at the CIA’s Texas campus in San Antonio. Located in the heart of the vibrant Pearl site, the CIA San Antonio offers world-class associate degree programs in either culinary arts or baking and pastry arts. The campus is in close proximity to the famed River Walk and the lively cultural and culinary wonders of San Antonio. Learn more: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— The Culinary Institute of America: The CIA at Copia: CIA Foodies: CIA Restaurant Group: CIA ProChef: Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate pro

Get a taste of the Culinary Institute of America’s diverse and energetic campus in San Antonio, TX. If you’re a student seeking a career in culinary or baking and pastry arts or an entrepreneur looking to launch new ventures in the food business, CIA San Antonio with its Latin American flare is the place to spice up your future in food. Learn more: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— CIA: CIA for Enthusiasts: CIA at Copia: CIA ProChef: Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiativ

Tour the CIA San Antonio, a state-of-the-art campus in the heart of San Antonio—a vibrant food mecca. Catch a glimpse of what students are learning and explore the indoor/outdoor Latin cuisine kitchens. Learn more: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— The Culinary Institute of America: The CIA at Copia: CIA Foodies: CIA Restaurant Group: CIA ProChef: Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and it