ongoing journey that is fueled by passion, perseverance, dedication and love. Talk to our chefs and professors and you will immediately understand what drives them to eat, sleep and drink food through the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Industry. It is their lifelong passion that is infectious and addicting. I speak from 30 years of dedication to a career that has given me the opportunity to eat and cook great food, meet interesting people from diverse backgrounds, travel to far away places and make many, many friends. It is now your time to take your turn!!!!
As you come to enjoy our blog with its food articles, food reviews, student stories and school information, please keep in mind that this blog is part of a family of students, faculty and staff. We are all represented here as part of the Culinary Institute of Charleston. We welcome you to our family and look forward to your input. If we can answer any questions for you as you peruse the pages please call us, or better yet, come in for a visit. We will show you our Charleston Hospitality.
And so, please don’t be bashful; go ahead and post to our “Art of the Plate” blog. Let us know what you think about food, restaurants, events, books, journals, chefs or culinary & hospitality education. We look forward to your voice.Sincerely,
Michael Carmel CEC, CCE, M.Ad. Ed.
Culinary Department Chair






























