Hyde Park, NY – Markus Glocker, whose Bâtard in New York City won last year’s James Beard
Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant, was commencement speaker at the New York campus of The Culinary Institute of
America on June 17. Glocker is the executive chef and
partner—along with famed restaurateur Drew Nieporent—at Bâtard. The restaurant features modern
interpretations of the traditional cuisine of his native Austria, such as
schnitzel and tafelspitz.
Since its 2014 opening, Bâtard garnered
three-star reviews from The New York
Times and New York magazine, and
earned a coveted Michelin star, in
addition to the Beard Award. Chef Glocker has been
recognized by StarChefs.com as one of
New York City’s Rising Stars and by Plate magazine among its Chefs to Watch.
Chef Glocker spoke to 79
recipients of CIA associate degrees in
culinary arts and baking
& pastry arts. The entire graduation ceremony can be .
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
Chef Markus Glocker delivers the
commencement address at the New York campus of The Culinary Institute of
America on June 17, 2016. (Photo credit:
CIA/Phil Mansfield)
Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Manager
845-451-1372
j_levine@culinary.edu
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier
culinary college. Dedicated to driving leadership development for the
foodservice and hospitality industry, the independent, not-for-profit CIA
offers associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts;
bachelor’s degree majors in management, culinary science, and applied food
studies; and executive education through its Food Business School. Its
conferences and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food
industry in the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, world cuisines
& cultures, and professional excellence & innovation. The college also
offers certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its
worldwide network of 49,000 alumni includes leaders in every area of
foodservice and hospitality. The CIA has campuses in New York, California,
Texas, and Singapore.
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