Tag: Miami Culinary Institute

Laura Rodríguez was selected as the senior director of campus administration and culinary operations at Wolfson Campus on May 19. “I look forward to continuing to contribute in meaningful ways and to support the mission and community...
Last fall, Christian Barruos-Brens was baffled during chef Patrick McCurry’s culinary sustainability and practices class at Miami Culinary Institute.  After learning that chain restaurants—Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Starbucks—cook with unhealthy ingredients, such as soybean oil and high fructose corn...

MCI Students Snag Best Dessert Award At Orange Bowl Food & Wine Festival

A team led by Miami Culinary Institute sophomore Christian Barruos-Brens was awarded the 2024 People’s Choice Award for Best Dessert during the Orange Bowl...

Miami Culinary Institute Student Aims To Be The DJ Khaled Of Latin Cuisine

As his mom battled thyroid and breast cancer in 2018, Christian Barruos-Brens—then a 16-year-old high school student at Miami Lakes Educational Center—searched for a...

‘It’s Adorable’: Miami Culinary Institute’s Café Introduces Robotic Server

Jaire Treminio was picking up food at the Miami Culinary Institute Café when she stumbled upon something rather unusual.  A three-and-half-foot white robot was delivering...

Restaurant Led By MCI Alumna Featured In Prestigious Michelin Guide

Rafael Santamarina had a passion for Cuban food. That love inspired him and his sister, Neli, to open Tinta Y Café, a restaurant that specializes...

The Culinary Institute’s Cafe Reopens For The First Time After The Pandemic

After a job interview two years ago in downtown Miami, Sendy Reimers came across Tuyo, the Miami Culinary Institute’s rooftop restaurant.  Her meal—chicken and mashed...

Competition Gives Three Entrepreneurs A Chance To Run Their Own Food Truck

And the winners are…  Nancy Guerrier, Tywanda Dupont and Clarence Davis.  The three food aficionados won the Miami-Dade County Food Truck Enterprise Program competition—a free 14-week...

Miami Culinary Institute Offering Free Tasting Tours

Themis Almonte believes that food brings people together. So when she heard that the Miami Culinary Institute was hosting tasting tours, she didn’t hesitate to...

Miami Culinary Institute Student Builds Mango Mama Salsa Brand

Carmen Ibarra was devastated.  In June of 2020, after three years at her dream job at CSI DMC—an event planning business—she was laid off.  To pass...

Kitchen-Cook Training Program Prepares Homeless For Culinary Careers

Zachary Osman felt helpless after his 15 year marriage ended when he was 43. He said he self-medicated with marijuana and crack, lost his...

Former Foster Care Kid Living Out Her Dream At The Miami Culinary Institute

Overcoming foster care can be a daunting challenge for many. Precious Oden entered the system as a baby. At three, she was adopted by Jackie...

$50,000 Donation Provides Free Meals For Low Income Students At Wolfson Campus

A $50,000 donation to the Miami Dade College foundation is allowing Wolfson Campus to offer low income students free meals. The Shark Student Nutrition Program...

Bistro @ Tuyo Now Offers Lunch Menu

The Miami Culinary Institute’s dining room, famous for its captivating view of the Freedom Tower and the American Airlines Arena, officially opened its doors...