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New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
"Cooking in Quarantine" on NOLA.com
"Cooking in Quarantine" on NOLA.com

Our classes “focus on creative and resourceful ‘pantry cooking’ for healthful meals, with ideas for cooking with kids and improvising with ingredients. The school is pitching the series as ‘office hours meets supper club,’ with feedback from viewers helping direct the sessions and future editions.”

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Jessica SigmundssonMarch 25, 2020
We're Bringing Cooking Classes Online In Response to COVID-19
We're Bringing Cooking Classes Online In Response to COVID-19

Now more than ever, food isn’t just sustenance—it’s a source of comfort and community. That’s why we’re going live for office-hours-meets-supper-club hosted by our very own chefs.

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Jessica SigmundssonMarch 23, 2020
From Food to Design, This is the Ultimate New Orleans Guide
From Food to Design, This is the Ultimate New Orleans Guide

“NOCHI’s goal is to make culinary school accessible and affordable for the masses, offering a 5-month intensive program. For the hobby chef, NOCHI offers enthusiast courses to those that want to train like a pro and have fun while doing it.” Thanks, Rue Mag!

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 20, 2020Certificate Program, Enthusiast
NOCHI Earns a Spot in NOLA's Top Cooking Classes
NOCHI Earns a Spot in NOLA's Top Cooking Classes

“While these classes are suitable for all skill levels, the professional surroundings, equipment, and chefs make NOCHI especially appealing for experienced cooks.”

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 17, 2020Enthusiast
More Love for our Valentine's Day Class
More Love for our Valentine's Day Class

Thanks for the love in this killer round-up, Eater NOLA!

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 6, 2020
Celebrate Black History Month at NOCHI
Celebrate Black History Month at NOCHI

Learn more about our rum-centric cocktail class and Holy Spirits Happy Hour, hosted by Cocktails by POP, in this Black History Month roundup.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2020
How to Spend Valentine's Day in New Orleans
How to Spend Valentine's Day in New Orleans

GoNOLA showed our special enthusiast class some love on their V-Day roundup.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2020Enthusiast
It'll Be A Festive February with Our Themed Classes
It'll Be A Festive February with Our Themed Classes

We’ve planned special enthusiast classes and brought in guest instructors to celebrate Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and Mardi Gras. Join us!

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2020Enthusiast
James Beard Foundation's Taste America Is Coming to NOCHI
James Beard Foundation's Taste America Is Coming to NOCHI

Raising the Bar, featuring local chefs and mixologists, is headed our way February 13.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2020
A Closer Look at Learning Skills for Life
A Closer Look at Learning Skills for Life

“The point of this program is to help people who have been struggling to get jobs because they don’t have the funds or access to training programs to get jobs in the industry.”

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 22, 2020LSFL, Diageo
The Inaugural Learning Skills for Life Kicks Off!
The Inaugural Learning Skills for Life Kicks Off!

Learn about our first class, special guest instructors, and industry partners.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 14, 2020LSFL, Diageo
Executive Director Leah Sarris' Morning Routine
Executive Director Leah Sarris' Morning Routine

Never a dull moment in Leah’s day! Here’s a morning in the life of our leader.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 13, 2020
 Our Exciting New Partnership with Diageo: Learning Skills for Life!
Our Exciting New Partnership with Diageo: Learning Skills for Life!

We’re thrilled to partner with Diageo North America to launch a free 4-week “bartender bootcamp” for our community.

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019LSFL, Diageo
 The Perfect Gift for Anyone On Your List: Enthusiast Classes!
The Perfect Gift for Anyone On Your List: Enthusiast Classes!

Nola Adore named our enthusiast classes in their 2019 holiday gift guide.

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019Enthusiast
 High Praise for NOCHI Students’ Pop-Up
High Praise for NOCHI Students’ Pop-Up

Thanks to Tom Fitzmorris for the kind words and glowing review on N.O. Menu!

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019Certificate Program, Pop-up
 All About Tanchi Kitchen, Our Students’ Pop-Up Cafe
All About Tanchi Kitchen, Our Students’ Pop-Up Cafe

“The idea behind Tanchi Kitchen was to get at what pre-Columbian Native Americans would have eaten,” says Sam Yampolsky (Culinary Arts, Fall 2019) in an interview with Gambit Weekly.

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019Pop-up, Certificate Program
 Listen to the Inside Scoop on NOCHI
Listen to the Inside Scoop on NOCHI

Poppy Tooker sits down with Chef Allison and two of our inaugural students on the “Louisiana Eats” podcast.

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019Certificate Program
Chef-Instructor Zak Miller Makes His Podcast Debut!
Chef-Instructor Zak Miller Makes His Podcast Debut!

Our own Baking & Pastry Arts instructor is the guest of honor on “Designated Drinker,” talking all things NOCHI.

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019Certificate Program
 Train Like A New Orleans Chef at NOCHI
Train Like A New Orleans Chef at NOCHI

Garden & Gun spotlights our certificate programs and enthusiast classes — we’ve got something for aspiring chefs and home cooks…

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019Certificate Program
Ti Martin Shares Advice in James Beard Foundation Workshop at NOCHI
Ti Martin Shares Advice in James Beard Foundation Workshop at NOCHI

Our co-founder, Ti Martin, shares advice with the culinary entrepreneurs in the JBF Owning It workshop, hosted here at NOCHI.

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Guest UserDecember 26, 2019
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Sweet endings, East African style. Waliimo’s dessert menu brings the unexpected: from clove-spiced honey tarts and caramelized hembesha to Swahili mandazi with a scoop of coffee ice cream. Each dish is a playful balance of tradition, technique,
Get ready to feast your eyes and your appetite. The savory side of Waliimo is bold, vibrant, and packed with East African flavor. Start you meal with the red lentil hummus, crispy mogo, sambusas and salad. Or sample the kitfo, tibbs, wats - all serve
Waliimo is making headlines! Big thanks to @ianmcnultynola for the feature on our Spring ‘25 cohort’s East African-inspired pop-up at NOCHI. From sambusas to doro wat, this menu is bold, vibrant, and student-driven from start to finish.⁠
Enhance your hospitality expertise with NOCHI & @sodexolive at a complimentary two-hour training session. Whether you are an industry professional or new to the field, this interactive workshop will provide valuable insights into delivering world

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