Miami, Sept. 22, 2017 – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) state-of-the-art Miami Culinary Institute (MCI) will officially induct a new class of aspiring chefs, who will receive their chef coats at a special ceremony at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at the Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami.
MCI’s Chef’s Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of the students’ journey toward achieving an Associate in Science (A.S.) in culinary arts management and becoming a part of Miami’s dynamic gastronomic scene.
This year’s key note speaker is Chef Chris Santos, owner of Best Chefs Catering. Santos’ story of how a determined 19-year-old successfully managed to build a small business was featured on cover of the July issue of Live Doral Magazine. He will be marking his third season of Cooking with Chris videos on YouTube where he currently enjoys a large and loyal following.
Building upon Miami Dade College’s rich history as the largest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the most highly regarded colleges in the nation, the Miami Culinary Institute is a recipe for culinary excellence in the 21st century. Mixing a blend of classic skills and innovative techniques used by the world’s best chefs, Miami Culinary Institute offers an educational experience that is at the forefront of the industry. Through a focused infusion of green-sustainable food and energy technologies, nutrition and culinary knowledge, its aim is to create professionals who will evolve the world’s food culture. Learn more at www.miamidadeculinary.com .
For more information, contact Jesus Vazquez, 305-237-3890, jvazque5@mdc.edu