All Who Served our Nation Receive Discounts at Campus Restaurants for Veterans Day
Hyde Park, NY 鈥 The Culinary Institute of America was established in 1946 to assist World War II veterans joining the post-war
workforce. As a 鈥淭hank you鈥 to all who have served in the armed forces, the CIA
is offering special deals at its campus restaurants in Hyde Park, NY on Monday, November 12, the day
Veterans Day is observed this year.
鈥淭he CIA is proud to have an opportunity to give back to our
veterans,鈥 says Waldy Malouf,
the college鈥檚 senior director of food and beverage operations. 鈥淲e are
delighted to continue the mission of our founders to educate and support our
men and women in uniform.鈥
Veterans dining in the and Restaurants will receive a
complimentary meal (reservations required). At the , , and at
the Ristorante Caterina de鈥
Medici, current and former service members will receive 25 percent off their
meal. No reservations are required for these three options.
In addition, veterans are welcome to visit The Egg student
dining venue in the Student Commons on campus, where
they can receive a complimentary meal of up to $15.
These discounts are valid for both lunch and dinner on
November 12. Alcohol is not included. Reservations can be made by calling
845-451-1011 (American Bounty) or 845-451-1012 (Bocuse) or by visiting .
The CIA鈥檚 commitment to America鈥檚 service members goes back
to its founding, when the first class of students consisted of World War II
veterans studying with the support of the original GI Bill. For more than 70
years, the college has worked closely with all branches of the U.S. military,
providing culinary training for active service members and college education
for those beginning their post-military careers. Dozens of students who have
served on active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast
Guard currently attend the CIA, many with the assistance of Post-9/11 GI Bill
and Yellow Ribbon Program benefits.
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
The American Bounty Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of
America is one of several restaurants on the college鈥檚 Hyde Park, NY campus
that will be offering a discount to veterans on November 12, 2018 in conjunction
with the observance of Veterans Day. (Photo
credit: CIA/Phil Mansfield)
Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Writer
845-451-1372
Jeff.Levine@culinary.edu
About The Culinary Institute of America:
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking & 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 the 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. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
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