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ArticleTop Chef: The World’s Top Culinary Programs
by: Deborah S. Hildebrand Do you have hopes of being the next Bobby Flay or Giada De Laurentis? Training at and earning certification from an accredited culinary program is the first step towards gaining your culinary notoriety. With over one thousand culinary schools in the U.S. and Canada alone and choosing which one is right for you will depend on several factors. Top Culinary Schools in the U.S. Of course it all depends on who you ask; however, there are some clear cut favorites when it comes to culinary schools. In a 2005 study, conducted by TrueComparison.org, 150 top food editors and culinary industry experts voted on and name 40 of the best culinary schools in the U.S. and Canada. Among the winners were The Culinary Institute of America, The French Culinary Institute of New York City, Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute and Johnson & Wales University. What sets these culinary programs apart has a lot to do with such factors as instructor experience, number of four-star chefs, atmosphere, tuition cost and student/teacher ratio. What to Expect in a Culinary Program Not all culinary schools are the same. While some offer specialized training for regional or style culinary techniques, other culinary programs offer training in baking and pastry arts, wine studies, restaurant management and other affiliated topics. Finding the right culinary school for you takes research. Want to attend the same s Next >> |
