Dorothy Cann Hamilton

Dorothy Cann Hamilton

Dorothy Cann Hamilton is the Founder and CEO of The International Culinary Centers in New York and California, which houses The French Culinary Institute, The International Culinary Center School of Italian Studies, formerly known as The Italian Culinary Academy, and a new Bespoke Institute.[1] WomanzWorld described her as "one of the most influential forces shaping the American culinary landscape today".[2]

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Background

After graduating with a B.A. honors degree from Newcastle University in England, Hamilton spent three years in the Peace Corps in Thailand where she was first introduced to Asian cuisine and fine French dining. She earned an M.B.A. from New York University.[3]

Recent achievements

  • Chevalier du Mérite Agricole (Agricultural Merit Knighthood) from the French government
  • A knighting by the Association Internationale de Maîtres Conseil dans la Gastronomie Française
  • The Outstanding American Educator award from Madrid Fusion
  • The Diplôme d’Honneur of the Vatel Club des Etats-Unis
  • Dame de l’Anée of the Académie Culinaire de France in 2006
  • Silver Spoon Award from Food Arts magazine, recognizing her as a leader in the American restaurant community
  • Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America by the James Beard Foundation
  • Nominated for the Entrepreneur Award of Excellence by the International Association of Culinary Professionals

Hamilton was also the creator and host of Chef's Story, and the author of the companion book, Chef's Story.

The textbooks she conceived for the school — "The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine" and "The Fundamental Techniques of Pastry Arts"— both received James Beard Foundation Award for best professional cookbook.

Her book on culinary careers, "Love What You Do: Building a Career in the Culinary Industry" won Silver in ForeWord's 2009 Book of the Year Award under the Career category.

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