CIA graduate Roy Choi is the co-owner of Kogi Korean BBQ-To-Go and author of “L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food.” In this interview with CIA student Leah Pfeiffer ’14, he looks back on how Kogi grew and how his food philosophy has contributed to his success. He also offers advice to aspiring chefs on how to take advantage of all the new opportunities in the food world.
Learn more: www.ciachef.edu/roy-choi/
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Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.