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Hyde Park, NY – Terrance Brennan, executive chef at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY, was the keynote speaker at commencement exercises at the New York campus of The Culinary Institute of America on January 20.

The Roundhouse by Terrance Brennan is a new boutique restaurant that opened in October 2016 featuring whole-farm and nose-to-tail cuisine, and showcasing the agricultural richness of the Hudson Valley. Chef Brennan is also the CEO of the food, beverage, and management companies Brennan Group Consultants and Brennan Group Hospitality.

Before his recent move to the Hudson Valley, he spent 22 years as executive chef and owner of the acclaimed Picholine in New York City. For four years, Picholine held two stars in the Michelin Guide. Earlier in Brennan’s career, Food & Wine magazine named him among America’s Best New Chefs for 1995.

Last year, Chef Brennan and CIA President Dr. Tim Ryan co-hosted at the college to raise awareness of issues involving sustainability, food ethics, and the Hudson River watershed.

The entire graduation ceremony can be .

Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:

Chef Terrance Brennan of The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY was the guest speaker at graduation ceremonies at the New York campus of The Culinary Institute of America on January 20, 2017. (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 developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor’s degree majors in management, culinary science, and applied food studies; associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; and executive education through its Food Business School. The college also offers certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of 49,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food business. The CIA has campuses in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.

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