Culinary Articles

Spotlight On: Derrick Holman “I wanted to do something that was meaningful. I wanted to do something that was close to home—I grew up in this area—and I wanted to do something that allowed me to make an impact,” said Derrick Holman, Culinary Program Supervisor at Allie’s

First Students Graduate from Expanded Program at Soundview’s Culinary Center at Allie’s Place The Culinary Center at Allie’s Place recently celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of students to complete the Center’s

Bronx Arena Students Step Into the Kitchen at Allie’s Place Students from Bronx Arena High School (BAHS) in Soundview recently participated in a weeklong Culinary Essentials cohort at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment, accompanied by their Assistant

Guest Seminars Connect Culinary Students with Industry Experts Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment has hosted several guest seminars featuring professionals from across the culinary industry. These sessions give students at the Center an opportunity to expand their knowledge, strengthen their skills, and explore a range of possible

Culinary Graduate Eric Thomas Featured in The NYCHA Journal for Black Business Month We are proud to recognize Eric Thomas, graduate of Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment, for being featured in The NYCHA Journal’s Black Business Month spotlight. Before enrolling at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education

Meet Culinary Intern Angelica Vega Angelica Vega first arrived at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment after seeing an advertisement for the Center displayed on a city bus. She had years of experience managing fast food restaurants—including McDonald's,

Cooking Up Careers: Culinary Students Gain Industry Insights at NY Restaurant Show Students from Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment recently attended the New York Restaurant Show alongside the Culinary Team, gaining firsthand exposure to the many facets of the restaurant and hospitality industries. The event provided an opportunity for students

NAYA Donates Proceeds from Grand Opening of New Location to Support Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment Middle Eastern restaurant NAYA celebrated the grand opening of its Upper East Side location by donating proceeds from a 50% off promotion to support Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment. The funds

Together Hospitality NYC Inspires Culinary Students at Guest Seminar Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment recently hosted an enriching seminar led by Ashley Bradford, Kimmy Wade, and Brianna Levy of Together Hospitality NYC (THNYC), which selected the Culinary Center as their Social Impact Partner for 2024 earlier this year. The event