News & Events

Hello all! I hope that your 2024 is off to a wonderful start. My apologies for not writing a January newsletter, but then again, I can’t imagine anyone was just sitting around waiting for it, either. This should be a monthly thing, but sometimes I’m just busy! Or, sometimes, I just don’t have anything to write

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ACI Graduate, Sous Chef Cristina Brogan, left, and Executive Chef Daniel Jackson. Photo: Manchester Journal by Anne Archer-Journal correspondent In the heart of Bennington, where culinary traditions meet innovation, ACI graduate Sous Chef Cristina Brogan is infusing her passion and expertise into the esteemed dishes at Four Chimneys Inn Restaurant. Together with Executive Chef Daniel Jackson, they

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From the bustling kitchens of the ACI to the intimate dining rooms of private homes, Chef Sadye Auren has embarked on a culinary journey that’s as rich in flavor as it is in passion. Graduating from ACI has not just been a milestone; it's been the beginning of a savory adventure. Chef Sadye's personal chef services

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Hello! I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very happy holiday season. If you have any time off work for whatever holiday you choose to celebrate, I hope you can spend it with people that you care about. However, I also recognize that the service industry requires many of you to work

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Friday, December 1, 2023 1:00 pm - McDowell Mountain Community Church, 10700 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 2:00-3:00 pm - Reception at Arizona Culinary Institute. 10585N 114th Street. Scottsdale AZ, 85259 ACI Graduation Program

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At just 27, ACI alumnus David Brito is the executive chef at Geordie’s at the Wrigley Mansion, bringing a vibrant fusion of heritage and haute cuisine to Phoenix. A former student at Cesar Chavez High School, Chef Brito's culinary spark was ignited by television chefs and his uncle's camaraderie in chain restaurants. After graduating from ACI

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Happy Halloween everybody! If you stay in this whole-crazy-cooking business long enough, I hope you get to experience this next thing I’m going to talk about. One of the greatest feelings in this business is watching someone that worked under you, someone you trained, going on to do great things.  I know as an instructor I

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At ACI, we train students to bring ambition and creativity to Phoenix's dynamic dining scene. That spirit shines at hot new Mexican spot Chilte, recently named one of Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurants of 2023. Helmed by former NFL player ACI alum Chef Lawrence Smith, Chilte brings lively pastels and adventurous tacos to a retro motel

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What’s up, ACI family? I wanted to talk a little bit today about the importance of liking your job. I know this one is tough because sometimes we need to take the job that’s available, even if it’s not our dream job, because, at the end of the day, we have bills, obligations, and responsibilities. But,

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Hello, and Happy Summer, everyone! I hope this newsletter finds you well. The topic of this installment is travel, learning, and trying new things. I can’t speak for everyone, but as someone who has been in the hospitality industry since 14 years old, I am still so excited for the opportunity to learn and try new

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