The French Culinary Institute of California Announces Special New York Opportunity for Students Enrolled in June 2011 Classic Pastry Arts Classes

CAMPBELL, Calif., April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The French Culinary Institute of California (The FCI), located at The International Culinary Center, today announced that students who enroll and complete the Classic Pastry Arts Program at the California campus beginning June 2 (midday) or June 17 (evening) will receive a confectionery adventure to New York City, the founding location of The French Culinary Institute.

Following graduation these students—along with their classmates—will be whisked off to one of the world's sweetest food destinations, New York City. Four days and three nights of pastry experiences will give students the opportunity to connect to the place where The FCI story began more than 25 years ago.   Students will partake in a number of experiences only The FCI can provide including an exclusive pastry demonstration at The FCI's NYC Culinary Amphitheater, dinner at L'Ecole, the restaurant of The French Culinary Institute, a tour of Jacques Torres' legendary chocolate factory, a tour of a cake designer's studio and visits to favorite FCI food stops including leading resources for baking supplies and equipment, Chelsea Market, and the Union Square Greenmarket.

The Classic Pastry Arts curriculum at The FCI teaches students everything from pate a choux to sugar pulling while highlighting the delicate balance between artistry and science within the discipline.  In as little as six months (by day, or nine by night), students experience the program's hands-on, Total Immersion(SM) teaching method that provides them with the skills, confidence and solid foundation needed to excel in the industry.  

For additional information on the June Classic Pastry Arts classes at The French Culinary Institute of California, call 866.318.2433 or visit www.FrenchCulinary.com.

About The French Culinary Institute of California at The International Culinary Center

The French Culinary Institute of California is located in Campbell, CA at The International Culinary Center. The school offers a wide variety of intensive courses designed for cooks and food enthusiasts of all skill levels: from those already in the business and those aspiring to be, to the serious amateur. Its state-of-the-art kitchens and classrooms house courses of all lengths in classic culinary arts, classic pastry arts, and wine studies.  

For more information about The French Culinary Institute of California at The International Culinary Center, please visit www.FrenchCulinary.com.

SOURCE The French Culinary Institute of California