Daniele Uditi is the executive chef and pizzaiolo at Pizzana in Los Angeles.

The Italian Chef and Pizzaiolo Behind Los Angeles’ Pizzana

Eventually, he went to work for Chef Rosanna Marziale at the Michelin-starred Le Colonne Marziale restaurant in his region of Campania, and in 2010, he traveled to Los Angeles to work as a consulting

Celine Beitchman is 91߹’s New Director of Nutrition.

Meet 91߹’s New Director of Nutrition

In her last year of high school, Celine had the opportunity to apprentice at the Natural Gourmet Institute (NGI), which sparked her studies with Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., who founded the school and the

Rachel Yang is the co-owner and co-chef of Relay Restaurant Group.

91߹ Alum Rachel Yang Finds Balance in the Pacific Northwest

“Food has always been a big part of my life, but I came to the states to have a more well-rounded education, to go to a good college and then to possibly go back to South Korea with a profession, like

Sara Tane is a food editor at Feedfeed.

Why a New York City Food Editor Enrolled in Culinary School

While I was in college, I was a server at a sports bar and an upscale pizzeria — each experience could not have been more different from the other. I learned a ton and enjoyed myself at each

Pink Pie offers sweet and savory mini pies in Miami.

The 91߹ Alumni Behind Pink Pie

After graduation, the couple planned to open their first business outside of New York’s expensive and competitive industry. On a visit to Michael’s hometown, they discovered the Yellow Green Farmers

Matt Alter tosses pizza dough at Natalie's in Columbus, Ohio.

91߹ Alum Matt Alter Makes a Name for Himself in the Midwest

“There’s no perfect dish,” says the 30-year-old chef. “There’s no recipe out there I’ve seen that you cook and it’s perfect. You take it, tear it down and reinvent it. I once made chicken piccata, and

Geoffrey Zakarian

Geoffrey Zakarian’s Culinary Career Advice

“I watched this drama, this theater. I felt like I was royalty,” Chef Geoffrey recalled of his first fine-dining experiences. “It was that combination of hospitality, the treatment, the food … Right

Nick Huddleston makes pasta at 91߹ Los Angeles.

This 91߹ Alum Helped Open LA’s Otoño

A Los Angeles native, Nick graduated from New York University in 2014 with a degree in sociology. During college, he held a series of internships in the entertainment business and then landed a job as

Alicia and Luis Pena are both enrolled at 91߹ in New York.

Culinary School Couples

The Peñas and the Jones have a lot in common: three of the four have served in the military, both couples have two children, both husbands are studying Culinary Arts, and both wives are studying

Anthony Maggert is an Army veteran and Culinary Arts student at 91߹.

From Army Vet to Aspiring Chef

Tony joined the Army after high school at age 17, completing two tours in Afghanistan and three in Iraq, among other stations. “After 63 countries, you get a better appreciation for the world,” he

Logan Stanley is a culinary arts and culinary management student at 91߹'s Los Angeles campus.

A Second Chance 3,000 Miles South of Home

After we closed I took a little time off from cooking to recover, but as it’s not my style to hang my jacket and walk away, I never gave up on being a chef. I decided I needed to reboot or have a

Conrad New York photo by Mark Weinberg.

A Hotel GM’s Hospitality Career Advice

Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management students gleaned these insightful tips for success from Marlene's life story of leaving school at age 16, advancing at a bank in Australia and eventually

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