The Culinary Institute of America

09/01/2026

September is calling—and it’s bringing figs, fresh vegetables, and all the peak-season flavors you’ve been craving.

When ingredients are at their best, everything tastes better and packs more nutrition. Plus, your carbon footprint drops when produce doesn’t have to travel miles to reach you.

What’s your September staple? Drop it in the comments—we want to know what you’re cooking with right now! 👇

08/30/2026

Charred octopus. Bright citrus. Fennel that snaps.

Our Insalata di Polpo at Caterina de' Medici in Hyde Park is proof that simple ingredients, done right, are unforgettable.

Restaurants open back up September 11th — Don’t forget to reserve your table. Click the Link below.

https://www.ciafoodies.com/cia-restaurants/

08/28/2026

An Introduction to Wine

If you're overwhelmed by the seemingly endless regions, grapes, and producers, this class is for you. Through guided tastings and discussions with our beverage experts, you'll feel confident taking charge of the wine list. Join us in San Antonio for our Introduction to Wines bootcamp starting September 19th.

Sign up today with the link below.
https://register.culinary.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=7678

08/25/2026

Seasonal dishes. Good company. A table with your name on it.

Join us tonight at the Grove and dig into a lineup of seasonal dishes made with what's fresh right now.

Click the link to save your seat!

https://www.opentable.com/booking/restref/availability?lang=en-US&correlationId=a45f9875-a03d-45b4-94b2-b44547777b37&restRef=260977&otSource=gmb_organic&otCampaign=website

08/20/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to turn a beautifully cooked dish into a stunning photograph? Food stylists are the culinary artists working behind the scenes of your favorite cookbooks, commercials, and food campaigns. It's a career path more within reach than you might think.

From mastering mise en place to learning the industry tricks that keep food camera-ready, our latest blog breaks down everything you need to know about becoming a food stylist — including why a strong culinary education is the best place to start.

Ready to turn your passion for food into a visual art form? Read the full guide at the link below.

Learn what a food stylist does and how to become a food stylist in our career guide to food styling.

08/19/2026

We’re excited to share that Culinary Institute of America has been named Best Cooking Class in Hudson Valley Magazine of Hudson Valley 2026!

From mastering new techniques to exploring different cuisines, CIA’s hands-on cooking classes put you in the kitchen learning alongside our expert chefs.

Come cook with us and discover what makes a CIA cooking class the Hudson Valley’s best - link in bio

08/17/2026

Summer and honey just make sense. 🍯

Fresh from our campus apiary, this liquid gold gets drizzled over everything all season long. Nature's sweetest gift — made right in our own backyard.

08/15/2026

From the Archives, Culinary Institute of America, circa 1990

Happy Birthday Julia Child! She brought French and the joy of cooking into American homes – a gift we’re still cooking with today. We were lucky to host her in person as the AOS graduation speaker in 1990.