Norfolk, VA Restaurants Shine in Travel Write Up
Travel and Leisure Magazine recently released its 50 Best Places to Travel in 2017 list. Among the cities selected were Olso, Norway, Queenstown, New Zealand, Suzhou, China, and, you guessed it, Norfolk, Virginia. How did Norfolk land itself among these incredible and innovative cities? It was down to the culinary variety and achievements of local restaurants.
Mentioned in the article were breweries, the emerging Waterside District, local favorites, such as Cogan's Pizza, and The Main, a new downtown hub planning to open in the spring. Along with the flourishing arts scene, this combination of culinary achievements and future plans lead to Norfolk being recognized as one of the key cities in the world to travel to in the new year.
How can Food Make Norfolk a Great Place to Visit?
Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse once said, "Food is representative of a city's culture. In order to really get to know a place and the people, you've got to eat the food." Norfolk, a melting pot of military influences, southern hospitality, and colonial history, brings a variety of tastes and flavors to its diverse population. From the historic reverence of Freemason Abbey to the informal seafood delights of Captain Groovy's to the refined menu of Shula's 347 Grill, there is something for every palette in the Norfolk restaurant scene.
Where Does Hampton Roads Find all of these Talented Chefs?
One institution making sure Norfolk, and all of Hampton Roads, is never lacking for trained, professional, creative culinary experts is Culinary Institute of Virginia (CIV). CIV focuses on hands-on education. With trained instructors delivering real-world lessons on how to plan, prepare, and execute meals, our graduates have been hired by many different restaurants and eateries all over the country.
What Kind of Training does the Culinary Institute of Virginia Offer?
CIV offers four different degree paths for the aspiring culinary students. Including the traditional culinary arts where students learn their way around a professional kitchen. Also a degree in applied nutrition for those culinarians who want to dedicate their careers to not just cooking, but cooking nutritiously. For those who shine once the entrees have been served, there's a diploma in baking and pastry arts. And for the people who do their best work running the restaurant, instead of cooking in it, CIV offers a degree in food service management.
Are you in the Hampton Roads area and interested in turning your love of cooking into a career? If you would like more information about programs at ECPI University's Culinary Institute of Virginia, be sure to contact an admissions advisor today to discuss your options.
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