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Chefs Alexandra Yanes and Alina Hernandez lead NOCHI Latin and Caribbean pop-up Bamba
Chefs Alexandra Yanes and Alina Hernandez lead NOCHI Latin and Caribbean pop-up Bamba

Will Coviello with the Gambit sat down with two students with our March ‘24 cohort to talk about their pop-up, Bamba!

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 27, 2024Pop-up, Certificate Program
A Guide To Using The 12 Different Types Of Salt
A Guide To Using The 12 Different Types Of Salt

Chef Zak Miller stopped by Great Day Louisiana to share the best uses for the different varieties of salt!

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Jessica SigmundssonNovember 27, 2023Certificate Program
NOCHI alumni opening bakery in Bayou St. John
NOCHI alumni opening bakery in Bayou St. John

Ian McNulty highlights Martha Gilreath’s new brick & mortar location for her bakery, Nolita!

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Jessica SigmundssonOctober 6, 2023
Chef Rebecca Talks CFAC on FOX8
Chef Rebecca Talks CFAC on FOX8

Chef Rebecca showcased some of the recipes you can anticipate experiencing at Cooking for a Cause on Sept 20!

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Jessica SigmundssonSeptember 14, 2023CFAC
The auction for this culinary school is a wish book of experiences
The auction for this culinary school is a wish book of experiences

Ian McNulty explores the auction items for the third annual Cooking for a Cause fundraiser, supporting NOCHI’s hospitality programs, continuing education and community initiatives.

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Jessica SigmundssonSeptember 13, 2023CFAC
T'Mazza offers North African flavors for NOCHI dining lab
T'Mazza offers North African flavors for NOCHI dining lab

The September ‘23 cohort is focusing on the flavors of North Africa for their capstone pop-up, featured in NOLA.com.

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 28, 2023Pop-up, Certificate Program
Têt Marché Pop-Up Begins May 16 at NOCHI
Têt Marché Pop-Up Begins May 16 at NOCHI

It’s that time of year again: Biz New Orleans featured our upcoming pop-up, Têt Marché!

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Jessica SigmundssonMay 8, 2023Pop-up, Certificate Program
Sharyn Booker Will Lead NOCHI Fundraising Efforts
Sharyn Booker Will Lead NOCHI Fundraising Efforts

Biz New Orleans featured our new Director of Development, Sharyn Booker! Prior to joining the NOCHI team, she served as donor relations associate at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, development manager for the NOCCA Foundation, and as development assistant at the NOCCA Institute.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 13, 2023
After battling addiction, Martha finds second chance in the kitchen
After battling addiction, Martha finds second chance in the kitchen

NOCHI alumni Chef Martha Gilreath sat down with Karen Swensen to share her journey that led to culinary school and beyond. See her inspirational story on the TODAY Show with Hoda & Jenna.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 7, 2023Certificate Program, Alumni
Chef Whitney Myers is in the WWLTV kitchen
Chef Whitney Myers is in the WWLTV kitchen

NOCHI Alumn Whitney Myers was in the WWL TV studio to share some of her Mardi Gras spirit!

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 16, 2023Certificate Program, Alumni
NOCHI graduating class opens pop-up Indian restaurant Sai this week
NOCHI graduating class opens pop-up Indian restaurant Sai this week

Will Coviello stopped by NOCHI to speak with the team that created this February’s pop-up concept and what inspired their pitch.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2023Pop-up, Certificate Program
Sai, An Indian Cuisine Pop-Up by NOCHI’s March ’23 Cohort, Opens Feb. 3
Sai, An Indian Cuisine Pop-Up by NOCHI’s March ’23 Cohort, Opens Feb. 3

From MyNewOrleans: “ Sai (SAA-iy), a pop-up journey down the Silk Road to India, will open at the downtown campus on select dates from Feb. 3-15.”

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 23, 2023Pop-up, Certificate Program
Next Generation of All-Star Chefs Being Trained at NOCHI
Next Generation of All-Star Chefs Being Trained at NOCHI

Biz New Orleans chatted with Gerald Duhon about the work that NOCHI does in the community and his vision for our future.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 3, 2023Certificate Program
A Sweet Real Estate Deal
A Sweet Real Estate Deal

NOCHI teamed up with our new neighbors, the Tulane School of Architecture, for a gingerbread competition! NOLA.com stopped by to check out the progress and admire the final results.

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Jessica SigmundssonDecember 21, 2022Certificate Program
Gerald Duhon Named NOCHI Executive Director
Gerald Duhon Named NOCHI Executive Director

It’s official! Gerald Duhon has joined NOCHI as Executive Director. Learn more about his role at Biz New Orleans.

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Jessica SigmundssonDecember 19, 2022
Holiday Cookies on Great Day Louisiana
Holiday Cookies on Great Day Louisiana

NOCHI Alum Martha Gilreath stopped by the WWL studio to showcase one of the scrumptious holiday cookies that she’ll be demonstrating in her December enthusiast class!

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Jessica SigmundssonDecember 8, 2022Enthusiast, Alumni
Wild Bill Wood Visits the Food Hall at NOCHI
Wild Bill Wood Visits the Food Hall at NOCHI

WGNO’s Wild Bill Wood stopped by the Food Hall at NOCHI to chat with our students and learn more about their pop-up concepts.

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Jessica SigmundssonNovember 14, 2022Pop-up, Certificate Program
NOCHI Student Dale Rivas Featured in the Gambit
NOCHI Student Dale Rivas Featured in the Gambit

Dale Rivas was interviewed by the Gambit, highlighting his Nicaraguan heritage and how he brought those influences into his concept Petrona. We couldn’t be prouder!

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Jessica SigmundssonNovember 1, 2022Certificate Program, Pop-up
New Orleans Magazine Anticipates the Food Hall at NOCHI
New Orleans Magazine Anticipates the Food Hall at NOCHI

Robert Peyton highlighted the three concepts for November’s Pop-Up in New Orleans Magazine: “I have been incredibly impressed with the professionalism at NOCHI. I have no doubt that the food these cooks are going to produce will be excellent, and I’m actually pretty excited to taste food from all three of the concepts.”

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Jessica SigmundssonNovember 1, 2022Pop-up, Certificate Program
NOCHI Alum Martha Gilreath Featured in NOLA.com
NOCHI Alum Martha Gilreath Featured in NOLA.com

NOLA.com is recognizing what we already knew, that Martha Gilreath, valedictorian of the fourth graduating class at NOCHI, is doing amazing things. Now executive chef at The Chicory, she champions sustainability and creativity in her food.

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Jessica SigmundssonOctober 10, 2022Certificate Program, Alumni
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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
Mark your calendars! Cooking for a Cause presented by @hancockwhitney returns on September 10, and you won’t want to miss it.⁠
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