Outside the Culinary Classroom: New York City Eateries
by BJ Fairfax
CulinaryEd Columnist

June 25, 2007

It’s no secret that New York City is a foodie heaven, offering the students of its many culinary schools and culinary programs plenty of places to eat. From four star restaurants to family owned Ethiopian kitchens and nearly everything in between, those who live and attend culinary schools in New York City should have no problem finding a place to please the palate and expand the culinary experience.

Those who enroll in culinary schools in New York City also are enrolling in a chance to eat in New York City restaurants and observe the different kitchen, menu, and management styles at each of these eateries, as well as the type of guests they tend to attract.

The New York City Culinary Experience
With a population of more than eight million in New York City alone, and more than eleven million in the New York City Metropolitan Area, one can only imagine the number of ethnic backgrounds that combine to make the Big Apple America's "melting pot." For students of culinary schools and culinary programs in New York City, that translates to a chance to taste cuisine from around the globe without leaving the city.

In addition to providing a plethora of culinary delights, New York City can also be a great place for graduates of culinary schools to find work in professional kitchens. As one of America's top tourist hot spots, New York City has plenty of opportunities for those who wish to work in the entertainment sector--which certainly includes restaurants. With proper training from New York culinary programs, New York City could be the place to get a foot in the door to the culinary career world.

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New York City

About the Author
BJ Fairfax holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She writes for a variety of print and online publications.