For OTC’s James Cardelli, persistence is about to pay off in a big way. The second-year culinary student will complete a stagiaire internship at a renowned Chicago restaurant this week. Newly opened in 2020, the restaurant – Ever – is the creation of Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy and his business partner Michael Muser. James says…
It’s no secret the restaurant industry has been forced to adapt in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and OTC’s student-led restaurant – Scallions – is no exception. In the past, Scallions offered an on-campus, fine-dining experience with cuisine prepared and served by OTC culinary students. This fall, Scallions will switch things up by offering lunch…
Things are heating up in the kitchens of OTC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program. Daniel Pliska, the former executive chef at the University Club of MU in Columbia, will join the college’s team of experienced culinary instructors this fall. In his early years, Pliska worked at first-class hotels, restaurants and pastry shops in Washington,…