News & Events

  • 19
  • Feb2014

February 2014 A Note from ACI’s Executive Chef

            Greetings Culinarians and Friends,   After my January 2014 update, I was having a conversation with a former student of ACI/friend about the update that I had written.  He mentioned that he hadn’t realized that I had been promoted to the Executive Chef of the school.  So I figured, to

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  • 18
  • Feb2014

Arizona Culinary Institute Inaugural Wine Flight Class 3.13.2014

Arizona Culinary Institute will be holding its first in a series of "Wine Flight Classes" on Thursday March 13, 2014 at 6:30 in du Jour Restaurant. These classes are wine and food tasting events aimed at educating. You will learn how to purchase the correct wine, how to pair it with food and what a difference

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  • 14
  • Feb2014

It’s Back for 2 Nights Only Feb 19, 20. Gastro Pub

ACI is offering the famous Gastro Pub Menu for 2 nights only Wednesday and Thursday February 19, 20, 2014. For reservations call 480-603-1066 spots fill up fast. check out the Menu gastro pub2-2014

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  • 28
  • Jan2014

A note from Executive Chef Christopher Wolf

From: Chef Christopher Wolf, CCC, CCE, CPI, CSW Executive Chef, Arizona Culinary Institute Hello everyone, The holidays have passed, winter break is over, and classes are back in full swing!  The campus is looking great, with kitchens full of excited students.  In the coming weeks we will be announcing a list of extra-curricular classes being offered

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  • 13
  • Dec2013

December 2013 Graduation Program

Graduation program 12-2013 Congratulations to all the December 2013 Graduates

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  • 05
  • Nov2013

Holiday Open House 12/7/2013

                      The Admissions Team and Chef's are getting into the holiday spirit and they want to share it with you. ACI will be hosting a special "Holiday Open House" on December 7, 2013. There will be Hot apple cider, eggnog as well as special treats baked

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  • 14
  • Oct2013

NO KID HUNGRY BAKE SALE 11/2/2013

      On November 2, 2013 Arizona Culinary Institute will be holding a “Bake Sale.” All  proceeds will go to benefit the national Share Our Strengths NO KID HUNGRY Initiative. This is also in coordination with The American Culinary Federation, The Arizona Chefs Association and the Food Network. You can use the order form on

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  • 12
  • Oct2013

Offals and Oddballs Class 10/12/2013

Here are some pictures from the sold out Offals and Oddballs class held during Open House on 10/12/2013 Chef Wolf demonstrated how to cook and serve Veal Tongue, Pork Cheeks and Veal Sweetbreads. Thanks to all of the students that attended

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  • 08
  • Oct2013

Basic Culinary Arts Day 7 10/8/2013

                        Basic Culinary Arts I Day 7 - Bound Salad day.

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  • 30
  • Sep2013

What’s Happening at ACI 9/27/2013

Here are a few things are students are making today. [gallery link="file" ids="1173,1171,1172,1170,1169,1164,1165,1166,1167,1168,1163,1162,1161,1160,1159"]

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