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 4 Unique Date Spots in New Orleans
4 Unique Date Spots in New Orleans

Our enthusiast classes make the perfect alternative to your typical “dinner and a movie.”

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019Enthusiast
 Chef-Instructor Allison Vines-Rushing Is A Kitchen Queen
Chef-Instructor Allison Vines-Rushing Is A Kitchen Queen

Chef Allison Vines-Rushing is one of 26 female chefs featured in the new TV series “Kitchen Queens.”

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019Certificate Program
Take A Tour Through Our Teaching Kitchens
Take A Tour Through Our Teaching Kitchens

Janice Cha details the partnerships that brought NOCHI to life and set us apart.

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Guest UserAugust 1, 2019Certificate Program
NOCHI Names New Executive Director
NOCHI Names New Executive Director

Following a nationwide search, NOCHI’s governing board is pleased to name our very own Leah Sarris executive director.

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Guest UserJuly 30, 2019
Downtown Development District to Honor NOCHI
Downtown Development District to Honor NOCHI

Canal Street Beat highlights the businesses, organizations, and residents that DDD will recognize in its 2019 Downtown NOLA Awards.

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Guest UserJuly 25, 2019
Louisiana’s First Lady Shares Her Support for NOCHI
Louisiana’s First Lady Shares Her Support for NOCHI

First Lady Donna Edwards shares her experiences with NOCHI and why she and Governor Edwards support our mission.

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Guest UserJuly 10, 2019
NOCHI Hosts World Central Kitchen for Hurricane Barry Relief Efforts
NOCHI Hosts World Central Kitchen for Hurricane Barry Relief Efforts

Food & Wine reports on World Central Kitchen’s incredible mission to feed those in disaster-stricken areas, including here in Louisiana.

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Guest UserJune 16, 2019WCK, Relief Work
Our First Class Has Graduated!
Our First Class Has Graduated!

Ian McNulty shares highlights from our incredible inaugural class’ graduation ceremony and a look at what’s to come.

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Guest UserJune 14, 2019Certificate Program
Meet Leah, Our New Director of Education & Training!
Meet Leah, Our New Director of Education & Training!

Chef Leah Sarris speaks about her new role, her vision for NOCHI, and her culinary ethics.

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Guest UserJune 3, 2019
Our Students Remember Leah Chase
Our Students Remember Leah Chase

Our students share the lessons they learned from the late Leah Chase, one of New Orleans’ most influential food figures.

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Guest UserJune 3, 2019
“Out to Lunch” with NOCHI’s Carol Markowitz & Ti Martin
“Out to Lunch” with NOCHI’s Carol Markowitz & Ti Martin

Peter Ricchiuti interviews our executive director, Carol Markowitz, and co-founder, Ti Martin, on WWNO’s “Out to Lunch” podcast.

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Guest UserMarch 7, 2019
We've Got A Class For Everyone
We've Got A Class For Everyone

Eric Moya from Travel Weekly reports on our certificate programs as well as our wide-ranging enthusiast courses.

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Guest UserJanuary 31, 2019Certificate Program, Enthusiast
Meet the Chefs on Our Faculty!
Meet the Chefs on Our Faculty!

Ann Maloney reports on the incredible chefs who comprise our culinary education team, including two Louisiana natives.

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Guest UserJanuary 15, 2019Certificate Program
NOCHI Cafe Led by Former Maurepas Foods Chef
NOCHI Cafe Led by Former Maurepas Foods Chef

Todd Price reports on the delicious food coming from the NOCHI Cafe by Gracious.

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Guest UserJanuary 15, 2019
Our Inaugural Class Has Begun!
Our Inaugural Class Has Begun!

Ann Maloney from NOLA.com reports on our inaugural certificate students, enthusiast classes, and more.

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Guest UserJanuary 8, 2019Certificate Program
Announcing NOCHI Cafe by Gracious!
Announcing NOCHI Cafe by Gracious!

Ann Maloney from NOLA.com reports on our very exciting partnership with Gracious Bakery.

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Guest UserDecember 14, 2018
Cooking, Wine, and Cocktail Classes Coming Soon
Cooking, Wine, and Cocktail Classes Coming Soon

Ann Maloney from NOLA.com has the scoop on classes & event spaces.

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Guest UserNovember 29, 2018
Take A Look Inside...
Take A Look Inside...

Ian McNulty from The New Orleans Advocate shares highlights from our sneak peek.

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Guest UserNovember 27, 2018
Breaking Ground!
Breaking Ground!

Jennifer Larino from nola.com takes a peek at the new NOCHI site during the February ground breaking event.

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Guest UserFebruary 15, 2018
Gaining Momemtum
Gaining Momemtum

Ian McNulty from The New Orleans Advocate writes about the gaining momentum behind NOCHI.

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Guest UserJanuary 15, 2018
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The menu for Cooking for a Cause is taking shape and NOCHI alumni are behind every bite. Meet some of the chefs returning to NOCHI to share what they’ve been cooking up:⁠
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🍓 Shreka Junior: Strawberry Shortcake Petit Fours⁠
🐟 Trinni Lucas: Bl
What do you do when one chapter ends?⁠
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For Aaron Westbrook, the answer was simple: follow the dream that had been waiting all along.⁠
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After retiring from the military and stepping away from a career in IT, Aaron enrolled at NOCHI to turn his love
Every great chef has a story, and Gavin Gillen's started at home, watching his father make gumbo in Belle Chasse.⁠
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After gaining experience as a line cook in New Orleans, Gavin came to NOCHI to take his career to the next level. Along the way, he b
Every day is a chance to improve. 👨‍🍳⁠
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At NOCHI, class doesn't end when a dish is plated. Our chef instructors evaluate students' work each day, offering real-time feedback on technique, flavor, presentation, timing, and execution.⁠
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