News & Events

Hi there, my name is Jeff Elliott. I have been cooking/baking for quite some time. My career began in the early 80’s as an apprentice at the Arizona Biltmore where my skills and knowledge led me to eventually become Executive Pastry Chef. After a stint teaching at Scottsdale Culinary Institute, my wife and I moved overseas

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Arizona Culinary Institute invites you to join us for the return of our popular wine tasting event. on September 16, 2021.ACI will feature a wine tasting menu (Oktoberfest) with a gastronomic journey through the food and drinks of Germany. Tantalize your taste buds with the rich culinary culture surrounding this iconic country and raise your glass

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Hi!  I’m Chef Brianne Maggiore, but most know me as Chef Bree.  I recently joined the staff here at Arizona Culinary Institute in the fall of 2020.  I teach Basic Baking and Advanced Baking for both AM and PM classes, so you’ll find me in the kitchen at all hours!   My interest in pastries started in

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Hello everyone!  I hope if you’re reading this that you are well, staying healthy, and doing your best to thrive in these challenging times.  In this newsletter I wanted to share a positive observation with everyone.  It becomes a little clearer every day that the events over the last year and a half have really changed

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Jim Baker, CHGM, CS, CSW, CSS Arizona Culinary Institute’s on campus du Jour Restaurant is already renown in the valley of the sun for its gastronomic excellence and impeccable service from the school’s next generation of outstanding chefs, but with the addition of Jim Baker, the French fine dining restaurant has decidedly raised its game. “My mission is

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Dear Graduate of the class of 2020: Great News !Arizona Culinary Institute has secured a date and a venue for your in person graduation ceremony that was delayed due to COVID-19. Even though you have already received your graduation diploma and documentation we still want you to celebrate your achievement with your classmates, family and friends.

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ACI News Letter:  July 2021 From the Chef Christopher Wolf, ccc, cce, csw, cpi Arizona Culinary Institutes Executive Chef Hello to my extended ACI Family.  I hope this newsletter finds you well. To echo the main focal point of the last ACI newsletter, I can confidently say that job opportunities are still widely available and abundant. 

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Hello from Chef Allison Newton and the flour filled Bakeshop at Arizona Culinary Institute! I have always been excited to share my passion for all things baking, cooking, and science with anyone and everyone.  My biggest drive in life has always been answering the question "Why?".  I am a curious about person and wondered- what causes things

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May 2021 Hello ACI family!  I wanted to make a few quick announcements from campus:    First of all, if ANY of you are looking for work, need a job, or having a tough time finding employment, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t struggle out there alone!  Call us, stop by, get in touch.  There are so many employers

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Arizona Culinary Institute ACI will be holding its first in-person graduation ceremony since 2020. The graduation is set for Friday June 11, 2021 at 1: pm. The Ceremony will be held at McDowell Mountain Church and the reception directly follows at 2: pm at the Arizona Culinary Campus. For those graduating students you will be receiving

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