One of the foremost culinary colleges in the world, it was the first school in the U.S. to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in the Culinary Arts (1993). Celebrity Chef Emeril rates this school as one of the best in America. They have campuses in North Carolina (Charlotte), Colorado (Denver), Florida (North Miami) and Rhode Island (Providence). The Providence Campus offers a microbrewery lab for those interested in learning to craft fine beer.
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What started as a weekly food publication in France in 1895, blossomed into the world famous and highly respected Le Cordon Bleu cooking school, which held its first class in January of 1896. After establishing schools in Europe and Asia, Le Cordon Bleu (The Blue Ribbon) expanded into America in 2000. Le Cordon Bleu has 16 schools across the U.S. as well as a fine online program, with lectures and demonstrations taught by professional chefs. Le Cordon Bleu's most famous alumnus is Julia Child. www.chefs.edu
Located in the Washington, DC, area this culinary school differs from strictly professional cooking schools in that they also offer a "recreational" program to appeal to those simply wanting to sharpen their home cooking skills. Also available are Summer Cooking Camps for children. This unique curriculum has earned L'Academe de Cuisine a reputation as one of the finest culinary schools in the U.S. and is a past winner of the prestigious Cooking School of the Year, awarded by the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
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Louisville, Kentucky, is home to this institution which has an onsite restaurant, catering facility, and retail bakery, all which are open to the public and run by the school's students, which provides a hands-on learning platform for them before stepping out as professional chefs. AA Majors in Culinary Arts (Baking and Pastry, Professional Catering, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Travel and Tourism) and Diplomas in Professional Cooking and Professional Baking make up the curriculum. Classes are small so that students receive personal attention from the instructors. www.sullivan.edu