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Why now? Why not now?

With the continued growth of the culinary and hospitality industry, it becomes even more essential to have the training and skills to make yourself stand out and rise to the top. So what are you waiting for? Our experienced admission representatives are here to help you get started! Upcoming start dates: August 18, September 29, November 10 and December 1, 2008.

July 19 at 11 a.m. & Aug 9 at 11 a.m.- Open House at the Camelback Campus

Check out one of our summer open houses... more opportunities to learn all about the school, the programs we offer and get answers to your burning questions. You'll have the opportunity to see a knife skills demo, appetizers to taste, tour and q & a from Chef Becker. Speak with of our Admissions representatives and enroll today!

SCI's Chef Jon-Paul Hutchins on KXAM Culinary Confessions!

At 11:00 a.m. every Thursday - Chef Jon Paul Hutchins hosts Cordon Bleu Culinary Quiz for a chance to win a $90 gift certificate for Le Ecole Restaurant at SCI.

In General: Cooking for family and friends, baking the most outrageously delicious desserts, making artisan chocolates for my sweetheart, entertaining friends with on-the-spot restaurant reviews (I can’t help myself) and ice- carving theatrics (love to use the chainsaw), enjoying the night-life in Scottsdale...

When School is Out: Scoping out the Phoenix Public Market for fresh seasonal produce, meats and poultry from local sources. Networking at Annual Bon Appetit ArtWalk or AZ culinary festivals.

Eating at local restaurants launched by SCI alum like Atlas Bistro or Arcadia Farms, Vino tastings at new local wine shops and wine bars like Sol Y Sombra or Kasmierz, Checking out Phoenix Slow Foods events.

My DVR or TiVo is Set To: Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, Food 911 and The Secret Life of (Food Network), Dinner Impossible, Ace of Cakes

Essential Online Dish:
Chow Bella by local food critic Michele Laudig to keep a finger on the pulse.
Epicurious (website and blog) for people who love to eat.
Too Many Chefs a group blog, with postings from several contributors.
The Naked Chef Jamie Oliver has got it goin’ on.
Cork’d is a free online forum for reviewing, sharing and discovering wine.

On My Nightstand: Unique cookbooks and best-sellers are definite favs… Southwest: The Beautiful Cookbook by SCI alum Barbara Fenzl; Tomato blessings and radish teachings by Edward Espe Brown, Chef and Zen Master; Kitchen Confidential Updated Ed: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (P.S.) by Anthony Bourdain; The Soul of a Chef: The Journey Toward Perfection by Michael Ruhlman

Avance, the HRM Student Club
Avance is open to all. We focus on advancement of the HRM program and providing networking opportunities for HRM and BA students. We host guest speakers, go on field trips, plan social functions, and volunteer in the community. Contact myspace@scichefs.com

The Hiking Club
This a once a month hiking club run by Chef Mary Mules and Chef Dan Mules. Explore the local hiking opportunities in and around Arizona. Hikes are easy to moderate and are open to anyone interested in joining.

The International Food Club
Further your knowledge and enjoyment of international varieties of food, and learn new and exciting cooking methodologies. See Chefs Martinez and Kirkland. They're in charge.

Animae Club
Like to play video games? So do we! Join us in the K-7 classroom on Thursday's at 4:30 p.m.

Escoffier Honor Society
SCI students dedicated to achievement in academic excellence and service to both the school and the community. Chef Emily Smith resides! Ask her about how to get IN.

Email
Learn or improve your game - your chess game, anyway. Times and meeting vary. Contact Chef Moore for more...

Email
myspace@scichefs.com

Address
Scottsdale Culinary Institute
8100 East Camelback Road, Suite 1001
Scottsdale, AZ 8525

Phone
1-888-913-9222

SCI Grad Wins Top Chef! 6.30.08
by Chef JP
Check out his video recipes at: http://azcentral.com/home/recipes

Scottsdale Culinary Festival | Cooks & Corks 4.14.08
by Chef JP

We’re not only in love with food, we’re obsessed with it. And, we have been for twenty two years. We dream about, play with, toil over, create and sweat the stuff. Why? Because we’re the only school in the state to offer Le Cordon Bleu programs and we have a reputation to live up to.

Le Cordon Bleu is respected all over the world for its focus on classic French techniques. Combined with SCI’s caring faculty and hands-on class work, our graduates can gain the skills they need to be prepared to work anywhere in the country.

Don’t believe us? Give our student-run restaurants, L’Academie and L’Ecole, a try. Here, dishes like chicken consommé with fine herb goat cheese dumplings, truffle Parisienne potatoes and strip steaks with red wine syrup and porcini cream are the norm.

For more information, call 1-888-913-9222 or visit www.chefs.edu. Or, better yet, stop by! We’re located in the heart of Scottsdale (if you’ve never been, add it to your must-visit list and don’t forget to drop by campus).

A degree program that suits your passion – and your goals, schedule and hunger for knowledge.

We offer certificates, specialized associate and even bachelor’s (yes, bachelor’s!) degrees* in:
Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management

*Keep in mind - credential levels are not available for all programs. Call 1-888-913- 9222 or email us with questions!

Our reputation. Le Cordon Bleu = A union of one of the finest European and North American culinary arts training programs available today.

Our instructors. Our staff consists of some of the most dedicated and experienced culinary professionals. Did we mention SCI’s Executive Chef Jon-Paul Hutchins has been a guest chef on the Food Network and NBC’s Today Show?

Scottsdale. It’s like Vegas, without the $25 cocktails. Come and witness firsthand the city’s sweet nightlife, unbeatable shopping and incredible restaurants, many opened by SCI alum. And, don’t forget our world-class resorts, golf, hiking, biking. Palm trees and sunny weather – does it get better than that?

We know people. Many of our graduates are hired by some of the top restaurants and resorts from all over the country. We can help you get in touch with the people you need to know.

Here are some of the places our grads have gone on to work:
Disney World, Orlando, FL
Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, CA
Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
Elements at Sanctuary Resort & Spa, Paradise Valley, AZ
Vail Resorts, Vail, CO
Four Seasons Troon, Scottsdale, AZ
Bellagio Resort, Las Vegas, NV
Royal Palms Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
Glacier Park Lodge, Glacier, MT
The Golden Door Spa, CA and AZ
Grand Wailea, Wailea, HI
The Boulder Resort and Golden Door Spa, Carefree, AZ

The presence of properties on this list does not guarantee availability of career opportunities.

We’ve got the goods. Our industry-current kitchens are stocked with professional equipment. You’ll get to practice with the tools you’ll use out in the real world. We don’t mean to spoil you, but hey, we have a reputation to maintain!

Arcadia Farms
Scottsdale, the Heard Museum, Heard North,
and Phoenix Art Museum Cafe
Chef Carolyn Ellis
SCI Class of '85




Barrio Cafe
Chef Silvana Esparanza
SCI Class of '96






Atlas Bistro
Chef Carlos Manriquez
SCI Class of '96






Binkley's
Chef Kevin Binkley
SCI Class of 2000